The Hero's Journal Jr. is a doodle journal adventure for all ages: a daily journal with a story running through it. Every day you pick your quest, draw how you're feeling, and look back on what went well. Then you draw, puzzle, and color your way through Yew's adventure, which means no two copies ever end up alike. Print a page, grab the crayons, and remember the one rule: you're not allowed to say "I can't" on the fun side.
This is a digital product. Nothing ships. You get your download right after checkout, so you can print your first page today.
What's Inside
Is it fillable?
Specs
90 days of daily spreads, plus the intro pages, an opening comic, a finale, and a completion page (98 pages total). Each day prints on one sheet of US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) paper, landscape. It's undated, so you can start and stop anytime. You'll need a printer, paper, and something to color with.
No. This journal is meant to be printed. There is no fillable or tablet version, because most of what's inside is drawing and coloring, and that's more fun. :)
Format: Printable PDF, instant download
What's inside: 90 days of daily spreads, plus the intro pages, an opening comic, a finale, and a completion page (98 pages total)
Paper size: US Letter (8.5 x 11 in), printed landscape. Each day is one sheet.
Dates: Undated. Start and stop anytime.
Fillable? No. This journal is meant to be printed. There is no fillable or tablet version, because most of what's inside is drawing and coloring, and that's more fun with crayons than a trackpad.
Shipping: None. This is a digital product.
You'll need: A printer, paper, and something to color with
Classroom use: Teachers, print away. One purchase covers copies for your whole class.
The Hero's Journal Jr. is the story of Yew, a young hero whisked away by a powerful Magician to a strange and fantastical land to test their courage. Along the way, Yew and allies, including a friendly owl, an ancient robot, and a slime princess, must use their creativity and imagination on an adventure to prove that they are the heroes of their story.
Every day gets one spread. The left side is always something fun, and the right side is your daily check-in.
The Left Hand Page
The fun side.
Mad libs, mazes, word searches, secret codes, color-by-number, connect-the-stars, finish-the-picture, and plenty of "draw it yourself" moments, like designing a robot friend or filling out a wanted poster. Every activity moves Yew's story forward.
The Right Hand Page
The daily side.
My Quest: your big goal right now, written down every day as a reminder
Today I feel: Yew doesn't have a mouth, but you do. Draw how you're feeling on Yew's blank face.
Daily affirmation: a short line to say out loud
Today's to-dos: your three most important tasks, checked off when they're done
Today, I am grateful for: because gratitude is the mark of any great hero
Today I've been: kind, creative, brave, curious, or focused
Today's highlight: the best part of the day
There are no set dates, so you can start and stop anytime. A few reflection pages along the way help you look back at how far you've come, and the last page is yours to sign and date when you finish.
Tested by real families and classrooms, and fun for heroes of all ages.
Teachers
Print a stack for a morning warm-up, a brain break, or the last ten minutes before the bell. One purchase covers your whole class.
Kids who’ve watched you journal
If your kid has been eyeing your Hero’s Journal, this is their invitation to join in.
Parents and kids, side by side
You fill in your quest while they fill in theirs. Same table, two journals.
Meet Ryan
He's a real person, and he drew every page of this journal by hand. None of it was made with AI.
Ryan has been The Hero's Journal's artist since the beginning, and the characters and worlds in our journals all came from him. Before that, he taught art to elementary school kids. That experience is exactly what makes this journal work: daily activities that are short and fun, and affirmations that make goal setting and reflection something kids look forward to every day.
One of his first decisions on this journal was to keep the art printer-friendly. Each day's spread fits on a single sheet of standard 8.5 x 11 paper, and the black-and-white line art leaves lots of open space. That means less ink for you and more room for your kid to color.
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It's pretty cool, I like it, and Ryan seems cool.
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A beta tester's son
(he didn't miss a single day)
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Each page I hand out has been a favorite for them.
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A third grade teacher
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Love this new product to bring my daughter and I together for journaling!
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A Hero's Guild beta tester
Frequently Asked Questions
Will anything ship to me?
No. This is a digital product. You get your download right after checkout.
Can I print it for my class?
Yes. Teachers, print away. One purchase covers copies for your whole class.
Is it fillable?
No. This journal is meant to be printed. There is no fillable or tablet version, because most of what's inside is drawing and coloring.
What paper do I need?
Standard US Letter (8.5 x 11 in), printed landscape. Each day fits on one sheet.
How many days does it last?
90 days. There are no set dates, so you can start and stop anytime.
Can I get a refund?
Since this is an instant download, we can't offer refunds.
