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Grateful Hearts
Picture books, chapter books, activity books, coloring books, workbooks, and journals — a complete children's publishing house nurturing gratitude, courage, kindness, and joy.
Picture books, chapter books, activity books, coloring books, workbooks, and journals — a complete children's publishing house nurturing gratitude, courage, kindness, and joy.
Our Books
Over 15 titles across picture books, chapter books, activity books, coloring books, workbooks, and journals — all by Gillian V. Jaeger.
Picture Book
Join Grace on heartfelt adventures filled with gratitude, kindness, courage, and life lessons that inspire children to lead with heart. Through relatable experiences and emotional growth, Grace shows young readers how everyday moments can shape who we become. Part of the Grateful Heart Collection.
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Picture Book
A moving watercolor story about love, remembrance, and transformation. Set against a warm island-inspired backdrop, this beautifully illustrated book creates space for meaningful conversations about grief, healing, and the enduring power of love. A comforting keepsake for children and families alike.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8
A gentle, uplifting story reminding children that even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple outward and touch the world in ways they never imagined. Warm, lyrical, and beautifully illustrated — a perfect read-aloud for families and classrooms exploring empathy and compassion.
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Picture Book · Newborn+
Before tiny hands were held and lullabies were sung, love was already waiting. A tender watercolor story celebrating the quiet beauty of hope, longing, and unconditional love — perfect for new parents, grandparents, rainbow babies, and NICU families. A keepsake to be treasured for generations.
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Chapter Book
The beloved watercolor story reimagined as a deeply moving chapter book for growing readers ages 7–11. A richer journey of love, memory, resilience, and healing — honoring the beauty of treasured relationships and reminding us that love never truly leaves us.
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Picture Book
An enchanting adventure into a world where curiosity, courage, and wonder lead the way. Young explorers will be captivated by the magic hidden within the forest and the lessons discovered along the journey. A timeless story about bravery, imagination, and the joy of discovery.
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Picture Book
A powerful anti-bullying story about resilience, friendship, and the courage to rise above unkindness. Through the Can-Do and Crash characters, children discover they have the inner strength to soar — even when others try to hold them down. A meaningful story for homes, schools, and counseling settings.
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Picture Book · Holiday
A heartwarming holiday story filled with generosity, compassion, and the true spirit of giving. Tender and emotionally rich, this seasonal treasure reminds children and families that the greatest gifts we can offer are kindness, love, and a caring heart — perfect for Christmas reading traditions.
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Picture Book · Holiday
When Santa's sleigh breaks down on Christmas Eve, Sprocket and her team — Tinker, Glitter, and Jingle — must race against the clock using science, creativity, and teamwork to save the day. A heartwarming tale of innovation, perseverance, and the magic of collaboration. Perfect for inspiring young inventors.
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Activity Book · Ages 6–10
An empowering adventure celebrating courage, leadership, and cultural pride. Princess Nala's journey across the Desert Kingdom reminds young readers — especially young girls — that wisdom, kindness, and bravery are the truest marks of royalty. A rich, vibrant story for ages 6–10.
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Activity Book · Halloween
A fun-filled Halloween activity book packed with mazes, puzzles, coloring pages, matching games, and seasonal activities designed to spark creativity and keep curious young minds engaged all season long. The perfect spooky companion for little Halloween lovers.
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Workbook · Ages 4–6
A confidence-building workbook designed to help young learners ages 4–6 discover the joy of numbers through playful, engaging, and age-appropriate activities. Encouraging, colorful, and thoughtfully structured — because every child deserves to feel brave and capable in their learning journey.
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Workbook
A bright, animal-filled workbook guiding young writers through letter formation, number tracing, and handwriting practice in a fun and encouraging way. Designed to build confidence and fine motor skills — one page, one stroke, one proud moment at a time.
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Activity Book
A vibrant companion to Grace's story, built around Grace's Choice Compass. Filled with reflection prompts, gratitude activities, affirmations, and confidence-building exercises, this activity book helps children think, feel, and grow through every value on the Compass. Perfect for home, classrooms, and counseling settings.
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Coloring Book · Halloween
Delightfully spooky and wonderfully whimsical — this Halloween coloring book is filled with friendly monsters, glowing jack-o-lanterns, witches, ghosts, and all things magical. The perfect creative outlet for little artists ready to bring their spookiest visions to life.
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Coloring Book
Sun, sand, and endless creativity! A vibrant coloring book celebrating the joy of summer adventures, beach days, and warm memories. Packed with detailed, imaginative scenes that inspire young artists to color outside the lines and dream beyond the shore.
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Coloring Book · Ages 5–12
An empowering story reminding children that their choices define their character and shape their world. Thoughtfully written for ages 5–12, this beautifully illustrated book inspires young readers to lead with kindness, act with courage, and recognize the incredible power they hold within every decision they make.
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Coloring Book · Ages 4+
A mindful mandala coloring book designed to encourage creativity, focus, and calm in children ages 4 and up. Each page offers a beautiful, engaging illustration that invites young artists to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover the peaceful joy of color and quiet.
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Journal
A compassionate companion for families walking through one of life's most emotional journeys. With milestone pages, reflection spaces, letters to baby, and room for photographs, this keepsake journal honors the strength, resilience, and love shared between parent and child — a lasting reminder of courage, faith, and hope.
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Journal · Ages 5–12
A guided gratitude and reflection journal helping children explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal growth one meaningful page at a time. With prompts, affirmations, and creative space, this journal empowers children to cultivate self-awareness, gratitude, and confidence from the inside out.
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Journal · Ages 7–12
A guided gratitude and reflection journal for older readers — helping children explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal growth one meaningful page at a time. Featuring older Grace.
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Coloring Book · Ages 4–8
Over 40 hilarious Christmas scenes featuring goofy snowmen, giggly elves, silly reindeer, and a Santa who just can't stop being silly. Single-sided pages make coloring mess-free and easy — giving children ages 4–8 the perfect holiday gift of laughter, creativity, and festive fun.
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Activity Book · Ages 5–9
Join Bree and her diverse group of friends on a colorful summer adventure! With over 100 pages of beach-themed coloring, science fun, yoga, puzzles, Spanish words, and kindness missions, this screen-free activity book is the perfect companion for curious minds and big imaginations ages 5–9.
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Activity & Coloring Book · Ages 2–8
Unwind and celebrate the season with 50 beautifully designed Thanksgiving coloring pages and activities. Perfect for solo coloring or sharing with family — a joyful holiday keepsake for curious young minds.
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Picture Book
A fun and empowering picture book celebrating the milestone of growing up. Perfect for toddlers and young children navigating new independence with confidence and joy.
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Every book belongs to a world. Explore by theme to find the perfect fit for your little reader.
Watercolor picture books and journals nurturing gratitude, healing, love, and connection.
Explore →Brave Princess Nala leads children through desert kingdoms — adventure, courage, and cultural richness for ages 6–10.
Explore →Empowering stories about rising above bullies, finding courage, and soaring into your best self.
Explore →From spooky Halloween fun to summer beaches and inspirational words — hands-on creativity for every season.
Explore →Math Without Fear and Handwriting workbooks that build confidence alongside skill.
Explore →The Christmas Shoes, The Science Elf Saves Christmas, and Halloween titles — gift-perfect books for every celebration.
Explore →The Author
Gillian is a children's author, educator, and founder of Jaeger Institute Press — on a mission to fill bookshelves with stories that truly matter. With over 15 titles spanning watercolor picture books, adventure series, holiday books, STEM workbooks, coloring books, and journals, her work nurtures the whole child.
Each book is crafted with deep intention — to ensure every child who reads it feels seen, loved, capable, and a little more grateful.
Grateful Heart Resource Library
Thoughtfully created tools to extend every Grateful Heart story into your home, classroom, or counseling session — because our books are just the beginning.
A beautiful character wheel exploring Gratitude, Kindness, Integrity, Resilience, Leadership, Courage, Responsibility, and Confidence. Perfect for classrooms, counseling, and home.
Download Free →Conversation starters, bedtime ritual ideas, reflection prompts, and a letter-to-your-child page. A warm companion for new parents, grandparents, and rainbow baby families.
Download Free →Gentle prompts for talking about grief and remembrance, a butterfly memory activity, family reflection pages, and nature connection exercises for healing hearts.
Download Free →SEL competencies, discussion prompts, leadership activities, gratitude journal starters, a classroom kindness challenge, and character education tie-ins — classroom ready.
Download →A gentle companion resource for NICU families — with affirmations, daily reflection prompts, caregiver wellness tips, and encouraging words for the journey ahead.
Download Free →Printable affirmation cards featuring uplifting messages from across the Grateful Heart Collection. Perfect for classroom morning circles, bedtime routines, and daily encouragement.
Download Free →A beautifully designed printable kindness challenge inspired by the Grateful Heart Collection — for families, classrooms, and counseling groups. One kind act at a time.
Coming SoonAn interactive worksheet helping children think through decisions using the Choice Compass framework — building emotional intelligence, empathy, and responsible thinking skills.
Coming Soon32 beautifully illustrated cards pairing with Math Without Fear: Little Brave Learners — 16 cards for young learners and 16 for parents and teachers. Features pencil, lightbulb, and trophy icons with brave, growth-mindset affirmations.
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What Families Say
"My daughter asks for Grateful Grace every night. The watercolor art is breathtaking — it feels like something you'd want to frame."
"As a first-grade teacher, I recommend Gillian's books to every family. The emotional vocabulary they build in young children is extraordinary."
"The Christmas Shoes became our family's favorite new tradition. We read it every December. My kids ask for it by name."
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