Preview "Discover a Strong and Happy You Through Art" Activity Coloring Book
Thank you for your interest in Discover a Strong and Happy You Through Art, an uplifting activity and coloring book for children created by Canadian artist Kathy Poitras.
This is the first in a new series inspired by the values in How to Make Good Choices. A simplified version for kids, of the book "The Way to Happiness"
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if children made healthy, confident choices all on their own? This book helps plant that seed—through creativity, humor, and hands-on learning.
With 24 joyful pages of coloring and thoughtful activities, this book encourages kids to express themselves, reflect, and grow stronger from the inside out
Here is a taste of what's inside:
🖍️ Creative art prompts that spark imagination, build confidence, and celebrate individuality
Pages 1–8 shine a spotlight on each child’s unique spirit, encouraging self-expression and creativity through engaging illustrations and thoughtful activities.
😂 Humorous real-life scenarios like "Should I lie to Mom about brushing my teeth?" that gently guide kids to make smart, good choices.
🍩 Relatable decision moments that families love—like choosing between a donut or a healthy breakfast (spoiler: even the dog gets involved!)
🛁 Engaging habit trackers for healthy routines like handwashing, bathing, eating well, and getting enough sleep.
📘 Empowering lessons inspired by How to Make Good Choices to nurture resilience and setting a good example to inspire others!
🎁 Bonus! A FREE copy of How to Make Good Choices included with every book.
How to Make Good Choices:
Bonus: A 5 x7 inch art card of a sunflower, for your signed, handmade edition of
Discover a Strong and Happy You Through Art.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
At Artists for Happiness, we inspire kids to discover the power of making good choices—through joyful, creative art workshops based on the uplifting precepts in the "How to Make Good Choices" booklet.
Our mission is to provide resources and workshops that inspire.
HOW WE BEGAN
When "The Way to Happiness" came out in 1981, Kathy was impressed with its purpose to help arrest the current moral decline in society and thought it could be a good vehicle to help her arm her own children from bad and ill-intentioned influences.
Using the book, Kathy and Jack raised their children to be able to make good choices and avoid the pitfalls of teenage hood.
When the drama club wanted to go out and get drunk after the play, Kathy's daughters invited them to the clean and sober party at their house. The point being that Kathy's children were, for the most part, able to not be fooled by those who could profit from their bad choices.
SUCCESS
Kathy used her creativity to indoctrinate her children in the precepts of the book. Using conversation, coloring and other creative activities to help them.
This empowered them to make positive choices as they were growing up. It helped them realize that there were other options they may have never thought of otherwise. It strengthened them to be their own advisor, when peer pressure was pushing them into an activity that would harm them.
CHILDREN IN TODAYS WORLD
Children today are under more pressure than when Kathy's children were growing up, and this book is more relevant today than it was then.
WORKSHOPS
This activity book is also the heart of one of our art-based workshops, where kids color, create, and discover what it means to make good choices in a fun and engaging way.
Help your child build a strong foundation for life—one joyful, healthy choice at a time.
How This Book Can Help Your Child:
- Builds resilience and inner confidence
- Uses art and humor to spark meaningful conversations
- Helps children think critically about their choices
- Empowers them to handle peer pressure with strength
Discover a Strong and Happy You Through Art empowers kids to express their own individuality and take care of themselves—so they're ready to meet life's challenges with strength and confidence.
Whether you're a parent guiding at home or an educator inspiring in the classroom, this book gently builds habits that support self-care, resilience, and a positive mindset.
Join our Artists for Happiness movement—where creativity meets character, and kids learn to grow strong from the inside out. 🌻
Grab your signed copy today and give your child the tools to thrive in today’s world.