Elizabeth Estrada

I Choose to Be Happy: A Colorful, Picture Book About Happiness, Optimism, and Positivity - Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose Elizabeth Estrada

In this rhyming story, Luke is weighed down by unhappiness caused by his negativity. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, he learns coping mechanisms on how to deal with big emotions like negativity.




For every child who has experienced negative thoughts, this story teaches kids how to respond to negativity through several optimistic strategies.

"I Choose Happy" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.




Luke acknowledges negative thoughts, then actively replaces them with positive thoughts instead.




With Luke in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. "I Choose Happy" is a quiet, thoughtful story that teaches readers how to practice mindfulness, focusing on thoughts that bring happiness and calm into their lives.

Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.




A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.




I got up in the morning

With a hopeful heart,

And dressed in sunny colors

For a positive start.




"I Choose Happy" was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.