Whimsical children's books helping little adventurers navigate big feelings through gentle storytelling and outdoor magic.
Discover the emotional themes and adventures in each book. Preview pages and buy copies for your home library.
Theme: Disappointment & Plan B
Barnaby Badger's perfect picnic plan is ruined by a sudden downpour. With a soggy blanket and wet sandwiches, the friends find shelter inside a hollow tree and discover that the best days don't always go to plan.
Theme: Fear of the Dark
Finnegan Fox is excited for the forest campout until the dark night arrives. Shaken by spooky shadows, he meets Tobias Toad and learns a magical lesson: the darker the night, the brighter the stars.
Theme: Teamwork & Frustration
Pip Red Squirrel gets frustrated racing with her slower friend Nutmeg, while Humphrey Hare speeds ahead. But when Humphrey gets caught in brambles, they learn that teamwork and kindness matter far more than winning.
Theme: Separation Anxiety
Nutmeg the Hedgehog feels too small and anxious to join the Great Forest Gathering. With the help of Ruby the Robin and a simple grey pebble charged with Mummy's love, she carries a comforting pocket hug wherever she goes.
Theme: Patience & Practice
Percy the Pine Marten wants to build the best den in the woods, but his structures keep falling down. Guided by Ruby Robin and his friends, Percy learns that a failed first attempt is just practice, and patience builds things stronger.
Click on any friend to peek into their satchels, read their mottos, and discover what makes them special.
The Energetic One
The Worrier & Planner
The City Kid
The Shy Observer
The Wise Coach
The Curious Builder
When our feelings get too big, hot, or rushed, we can find our inner rhythm using Ruby Robin's calming trick:
Take your phone or tablet out into the garden or park and tick off these woodland wonders just like Pip and Nutmeg!
A guide for parents and carers, featuring simple tools from the back pages of the books.
Ref: *Book 1: The Picnic that Rained Away*
When expectations fall through, children can get locked into frustration. Acknowledge the disappointment ("I see you are sad plan A broke"), then collaboratively invent a fun "Plan B". Let them jump in the muddy puddle!
Ref: *Book 2: Let's All Go Camping*
Anxiety about the dark or unknowns is natural. Validate the fear instead of dismissing it. Help them find the stars in the night, shifting focus to what is beautiful, safe, and magical within the quiet shadows.
Ref: *Book 4: Nutmeg's Pocket Hug*
Help separation anxiety with a physical token. Find a smooth pebble together, "charge" it by squeezing it tightly with a big hug, and place it in their pocket. When they miss you, they can rub the stone to feel your love.
Ref: *Book 5: Percy's Patience*
When toys collapse or drawings don't go right, frustration spikes. Help kids see failure as a normal experiment rather than a blocker. Reframe mistakes: "What did we learn from the first try to build it stronger?"
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