Loving My Little Shadow

Make a little room for big feelings. 

Loving My Little Shadow: A Guided Shadow Work Journal for Children is a whimsical printable journal from Cottontail Coven, filled with invitations to explore emotions, notice thoughts, and practice kindness toward yourself.

With enchanting bunny companions, botanical details, and gentle activities, this journal offers a starting point for drawing, writing, and conversations with a trusted grown-up.

A peek inside

Activities include:

Feelings Body Map: Notice where emotions show up in the body.
Grounding Adventure: Explore the senses and try grounding activities.
My Worry Jar: Draw or write worries, then consider what can be worked on, shared with someone, or set aside for now.
I Can Cope: Explore choices such as drawing, movement, music, and talking to someone.
The Thought Sorting Game: Notice the difference between unkind thoughts and supportive ones.
I Am: Explore words that celebrate a child’s strengths and individuality.

What you’ll receive

A digital PDF containing 29 pages total, including the front and back covers
US Letter size: 8.5 × 11 inches
Illustrated journal pages and activities to print at home or at a print shop

This is a digital download. No physical journal or supplies will be shipped.

A gentle way to begin

Choose a page with your child and invite them to draw, write, or talk. Follow their pace, welcome breaks, and let them decide what they feel comfortable sharing. There is no need to finish everything at once.

Here, “shadow work” means gently noticing feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to express, with curiosity and kindness.

Printing notes

Use US Letter paper and check your printer’s preview before printing. Selecting “Fit to printable area” can help keep decorative borders within your printer’s margins. Printed colors may vary by screen, printer, ink, and paper.

Our creative process
Human-directed, AI-assisted. Cottontail Coven guided the concept, visual style, activity selection, and revisions. AI tools helped generate artwork and develop content.

Please note

This journal is intended for reflection and supportive activities with a trusted adult. It is not a diagnostic tool or a substitute for mental health care.

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