Know a community group that needs children's books?

Every now and again, when we open a new box of books, we find a few with teeny, tiny faults that we have to put aside. They are still in very good shape - in fact most folks won't be able to spot the imperfection! I am constantly on the lookout for places to donate these to e.g. community libraries, women's shelters, children's charities, children's hospitals, etc.

Thought I would check with our readers to see if anyone is involved with similar organisations and would like to get their hands on a few of these books?

If local to Sydney/Eastern Suburbs, you are welcome to pick these up from us (for free of course). If you live further afield and are happy to cover the cost of postage, we'll be more than happy to pack and mail it through.

We currently have…

FAQ: "My child is always ‘on the go’—how can I teach them to slow down and just be?"

🍯 A story about the sweetness of slowing down.

This is exactly why we wrote 'Honey Time'. It’s a sweet lesson in mindfulness. When Willow is forced to slow down, he discovers that the "quiet joy of being" is actually more rewarding than the "chaos of doing." It’s an essential circuit-breaker for the busy modern child (and a great reminder for us adults, too!).

FAQ: "How do I help my child handle mistakes without them having a meltdown?"

💡 Help your little one find their courage when things get tough.

In the Willow the Wonderer series, specifically in 'The Gift', we introduce the concept of Grit. Instead of telling children to "just try harder," we show them through Willow’s journey that challenges are like mist on a mountain—they are temporary. It teaches them the wisdom that 'all things come to pass,' helping them build the emotional strength to keep going - and not sweat the small stuff!

🤓 Our Paperback Sale Is Now On 🤓

Amazing offer so you can complete your collection:

• $9.99 per book - Pick and choose the books you are missing

• $49.95 for the Book Set - The complete series for under $50!

It's also a great opportunity to stock up on meaningful gifts for your little ones and maybe even their friends - How many birthday parties do you reckon they will be attending this year?

It's been hard to tear ourselves away from the news these past few days and attend to matters at hand ...

The shock, grief and anger still wells up from time to time, but so does the resolve to not let the actions of a few mad men overshadow an otherwise joyous time of the year for our country and collective culture.

We cannot do anything about the past but we can all work towards building a brighter future - One that is grounded in wisdom and our collective humanity. That is why we first started to work on Willow the Wonderer.

The stories we grow up with, really do matter. So thank you for gifting Willow the Wonderer books to your little ones this Christmas. We are looking forward to living in the future that our little readers will one day build :)

Happy reading,

The fifth and final book in the Willow the Wonderer series has arrived. It conveys what is perhaps the most important life lesson I've learnt that transformed the quality of my life, relationships and wellbeing: If you must dwell, dwell on the positive.

I've blogged about this in detail a few weeks ago - Here's a snippet that speaks to how we bring it to life in this latest Willow the Wonderer Book:

You can preview Willow the Wonderer - Inner Worlds below - and get a sense…

As we prepare to launch of the fifth and final book in the Willow the Wonderer series, we are going back to the key insight that got us started on this work: The understanding that stories we grow up with, matter.

Yes, picture books are great for children - of all ages - who are still learning to read or having some difficulties mastering the skill. Picture books have a low overall word count of between 500 to 1000 words, spread over 26-32 pages. This makes it possible for even beginners to work their way through the entire book in one sitting, which great for boosting their confidence in reading. Willow the Wonderer picture books are especially helpful for learning to read as they are written in rhyme. This teaches young children a critical skills in reading - phonics, the sounds combination of letters make. The illustrations in picture books also help children step away from the difficult task of deciphering alphabets and sounds to appreciating something that comes naturally to all humans - Art. Illustrations aid not only with comprehension but can also help kids guess unfamiliar words. This again, is…