Healing and Informative Books About Challenging Topics
Venting Negative Emotions
Our coloring books feature non-AI, made-by-humans images. They're created with plenty of emotion. They're ready to help people release frustration.
None of the coloring has to be pretty. Maybe it's even better, if it's not!






Light-Hearted Problem Solving
Different Perspectives
If there is any humor to be found in any of these situations, we'll try to find it, without going too dark. The main goal here is to help, at least in some small way, solve problems. We think a more light-hearted approach can be the most effective.
Also, no one wants to be nagged. We work hard to collect the best advice from experts that we can find, without the nag.
We know that people may find our coloring books after they have a bad experience, and any cautions may come too late. Whenever possible, we look for for different perspectives, ones that make issues easier to cope with.
Our work also--usually--has plenty of nuance. For example: Some people rightfully love their HOAs. Of course there are good funeral services: They don't all try to oversell expensive options to struggling families.
We give credit wherever it is due.
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