Do you have books for both adults and children?

Yes — we have therapeutic colouring books and guided journals for women, and affirmation and activity books designed specifically for children. Something for every member of the family.

Are your affirmation books only for Black children?

Our affirmation books celebrate ALL children. We have titles that specifically represent Black children — because representation matters — as well as books that are for every child regardless of background.

Where do you ship to?

We ship across the United Kingdom, USA and Canada. Standard UK delivery takes 3-5 working days. International delivery times may vary.

How long does delivery take?

Standard UK delivery takes 3-5 working days. International delivery times may vary.

What makes Ruthy Michaels different?

Every book is created from lived experience — by Lola, a registered nurse and mum from Greater Manchester, who knows exactly what it feels like to carry everyone else's needs while quietly putting your own last.

Can I get a free colouring page?

Yes! Enter your name and email below and we'll send you a free 10-Minute Reset Kit. You are welcome.

Do you have anything to help with grief or loss?

Yes — our Healing & Recovery collection includes guided grief journals for different kinds of loss, including Dear Mum, Dear Dad, Dear Husband, Dear Wife, and our Miscarriage Journal. Each one offers gentle, guided prompts to help you process loss and find comfort at your own pace.

What's good for busy mums who need a quick reset?

Our 10-Minute Reset colouring pages and journals are designed exactly for that — short, calming activities you can dip into between school runs, naptimes, or after the kids are in bed. Even a few minutes of colouring can help you feel more grounded.

Calm Christmas Gifts for Little Ones (and the Grown-Ups Who Love Them)

27 Oct

Written by Lola

**Lola Olajide, founder of Ruthy Michaels mindful colouring books, is smiling and holding two colouring markers on an orange background.**

Christmas is meant to be magical, but for many of us it can feel like the busiest, loudest time of the year. Between the shopping, the cooking and the visits, the quiet moments get lost.

This year, why not give a gift that brings some of that calm back? Here are my favourite Christmas picks for children, parents and grandparents, all designed to be enjoyed together, away from screens.

For the little ones (ages 2–5)

Dot-to-Dot Christmas: 25 Pages for Preschoolers
Big dots, simple shapes and festive pictures, made for little hands. A cosy activity that builds pencil control and leaves them feeling proud of every page. A perfect stocking filler.

For the whole family

Easy Christmas Colouring Book
50 bold, simple festive designs that children and grown-ups can both enjoy. No skill needed, no overwhelming detail. Just pull up a chair, share the pencils and colour side by side.

For you and them, together

Affirmed Together: Adult & Child Colouring Bundle
One affirmations book for you, one for them. A calm evening for you, kind words for them, and screen-free time you’ll both remember. A grandmother who bought it for herself and her grandchildren told me: “I find it so relaxing, and my grandchildren take time away from screens.”

Reset Together Bundle for Mums & Kids
A gentle reset for the two of you after a busy day, with colouring that brings you back to calm, side by side.

For the Christmas school holidays

The Holiday Activity Bundle and The Ultimate Holiday Collection
Keep little minds busy and happy over the long break, with puzzles, colouring and confidence-building pages for the days between Christmas and the new year.

A little confidence boost

Positive Affirmations Colouring Book for Kids
Kind, encouraging words they colour in and carry with them. A small gift that helps children believe “I can do this.”

Something just for you

Daily Affirmations Colouring Book
Because the person who makes Christmas happen deserves a gift too. 50 calming pages, each with a kind word to carry through your day. One grandmother told me she bought it for herself and finds it “so relaxing.”

A little something before you go

Until Friday 31st October, use code CARE25 for 25% off everything over £10. It’s a lovely chance to get your Christmas gifts sorted early, and maybe pick up something just for you too. 💛

👉 Shop the full Christmas collection

Wishing you a calm, cosy Christmas,
Lola x