The world can feel loud, overwhelming, and fast-paced, especially for kids. This interactive activity book was created to give children a quiet, empowering space to slow down, explore their feelings, and discover the strength already inside them.
Grade Range: Preschool – 5th grade
Publication Date: April 24, 2023
Page Count: 70
Kayla: a Modern-Day Princess Activity Book
Paperback
$14.95
Description
Designed to help kids build a growth mindset and a healthy sense of self, this engaging workbook introduces practical tools that help children manage anxious thoughts, handle stress, and develop confidence as they grow.
Inside, kids will discover a creative mix of activities that nurture both imagination and emotional resilience, including:
- Over 50 simple coping skills woven throughout the book
- 25+ beautifully illustrated coloring pages that inspire creativity and reflection
- Encouraging therapeutic messages written just for kids
- Motivational mindset techniques to help navigate stress and big emotions
- More than a dozen growth mindset worksheets that help children recognize their strengths and possibilities
Children can explore the activities independently or share the experience with a parent, caregiver, teacher, or other trusted adult. Along the way, they’ll create a personal keepsake filled with thoughts, dreams, and discoveries they can revisit for years to come.
Inspired by the life and journey of Broadway star Kayla Pecchioni, this activity book complements the beloved Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series but also stands beautifully on its own as a fun, thoughtful guide for kids learning about themselves and the world around them.
Part creativity, part self-discovery, and part emotional toolkit, this book helps children build the confidence, resilience, and hope they need to grow into their own unique magic.
Author Deedee Cummings
Deedee Cummings is a professional dreamer. She is also an author, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. Cummings founded Make A Way Media in 2014 after struggling to find books with characters who looked like her own children and an extreme lack of stories that reflected their life experiences. Books published by Make A Way focus on hope, diversity, social justice, and therapeutic skills for children and adults. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, NPR, USA Today, Essence Magazine, Psych Central, well+Good, and The EveryGirl, among other media outlets. In 2021, she was appointed to the Kentucky Early Childhood Advisory Council by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and reappointed to a second term in 2025, acknowledging her decades-long service to the children and families of Kentucky. Cummings is also the founder of The Louisville Book Festival. She was inspired to work to highlight and celebrate a culture of reading in her community after working as an in-home therapist and visiting homes of children who had no books. Cummings believes literacy is a fundamental human right. Her work highlights inspiring messages that remind us all it is never too late to begin again.
Illustrator Charlene Mosley
Charlene is a German-American fine artist and illustrator based in San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in Art from San Diego State University. She has traveled worldwide to create art and to immerse herself into different cultures. Charlene has illustrated various award-winning children’s books and other literary works. Creating illustrations for children’s books has been one of the artist’s favorite things to do. Every time she reads a new manuscript, it gives her imagination the freedom to embark on another colorful journey of exploration and discovery. Besides being an illustrator, Charlene is also a muralist and fine artist.
Reviews:
Vibrant and warmly-written for young readers
A vibrant and warmly-written illustrated workbook for young readers who would benefit from Princess-themed, positive, affirming content and prompts. (In this day and age of virtual competition and comparison, what young girl wouldn’t?) Introduce your children to the imaginative care of Deedee Cummings and her Princess series.
–S.C.
Perfect for right now
Kids need this book more than ever. It is right on time. And fun too!
Wonderful addition to the Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Activity Book is a delightful and empowering activity book designed for young readers. With beautiful illustrations to color, it provides an interactive experience that keeps children engaged while encouraging creativity. Beyond the fun of coloring, the activity book is filled with positive messages that inspire a growth mindset, teaching kids the importance of perseverance, believing in themselves, and embracing challenges. Various activities throughout the book promote problem-solving and self-reflection, making it not only enjoyable but also educational. It’s a wonderful addition to the Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series.
Worthwhile and engaging!
A lovely companion to the Kayla series and a fun way to keep kids engaged and digging further into a stellar story.
– Shira Schindel
Never Stop Believing In Yourself ⭐️
This activity book is filled with positive messages and empowering activities that will dare dreams, build self-esteem and grow empathy. A wonderful book on its own or with the Kayla a Modern Day Princess series.
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