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Children’s book author, coloring book creator,
and former nurse on a mission to bring joy
to every child’s life.
I learned to draw at my grandmother’s art table. Today
I create storybooks and coloring books that help children
dream big, build confidence, and discover their inner artist.
Storiescreate kinder,brightertomorrows.
I was born in 1967 and grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania,
where my grandmother — an elementary art teacher —
first sat me down to draw. Creating together calmed my
worries and sparked a lifelong love of art. After years
as a nurse, I now pour that same care into storybooks
and coloring books that help children grow in
confidence, compassion, and creativity.
To bring joy to every child’s life and
inspire kids to explore their artistic
talents, dream big, and grow in
confidence and compassion.
BigDreamsBrighterTomorrows.
Elizabeth’s Story
Elizabeth Shelby is a children’s book author and coloring book creator from Pennsylvania. Born in 1967 and raised in Malvern, she brings together a background in nursing and a lifelong love of art to create books that help children dream big, build confidence and discover their creativity.
Elizabeth’s love for art began with her grandmother, an elementary school art teacher who introduced her to drawing. The two spent hours creating artwork together — moments that sparked Elizabeth’s imagination, built her artistic skills, and showed her how drawing can ease stress and worry and help a child grow emotionally.
Years later, her career as a nurse deepened her understanding of children’s needs: comfort, encouragement and the confidence to try new things. Today she pours both passions into her work. Her storybooks carry messages about dreaming big, building confidence, compassion and personal growth, while her coloring and activity books nurture creativity, fine motor skills and problem-solving.
Elizabeth lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters, who continue to inspire her writing. Her goal is simple: to bring joy to every child’s life and inspire children to explore their own artistic talents.
Elizabeth Shelby is a children's book author and coloring book creator from Pennsylvania. Born in 1967 and raised in Malvern, she draws on her background as a nurse and a lifelong love of art to create storybooks and coloring books for children ages 4 to 12.
Her storybooks include Little Astronauts, The Butterfly Effect, Aesop's Fables, Sophie and the Lost Unicorn, Daisy Gets Glasses and the Power of Kindness, Grit, Choice and Gratitude series. She also creates coloring and activity books with unicorns, mermaids, fairies, princesses and career themes.
Her grandmother, an elementary school art teacher, introduced her to drawing. Creating art together sparked her creativity and showed her how art can calm worries and help children grow, which inspired her to teach and inspire children through books.
Elizabeth Shelby's books are available on Amazon through her author store, and many of her stories are also available as free audiobooks on the Let's Color Imaginations website.
Stories that spark imagination, build confidence, and bring joy.
These core values are woven into every story, character, and creative project.
Big ideas can
change the world.
Choose kindness.
Always.
Every child's
voice matters.
Stories are for
everyone.
Keep asking
“what if?”
CreateImagineBe KindBelong
A few highlights from my journey from art-loving kid to nurse to children's book creator.
My grandmother, an art
teacher, taught me to draw
— and to love creating.
Years as a nurse taught
me how much children
need comfort, kindness,
and confidence.
Storybooks like Little
Astronauts, The Butterfly
Effect, and Aesop’s Fables,
plus coloring books for
ages 4–12, now on Amazon.
Free audiobooks, alphabet
tees, and new stories —
all to bring joy to every
child’s life.
Kind words from families who love our books.
“My kids absolutely love these books!
The stories are beautifully written and
full of important life lessons.”
“Such a wonderful blend of creativity,
kindness, and imagination. These books
have become a favorite in our home!”
“Elizabeth's stories inspire my children
to dream big and be kind. We can't wait
for the next one!”
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question, a kind message, or just want to say hello,
feel free to reach out.
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