Give a gift that nurtures wonder and wisdom
Looking for a meaningful alternative to plastic toys? Our Mindful Gift Set: Custom 2 Books & Toy Bundle is designed to be more than just a present—it’s an educational gift that supports a child’s development. By pairing melodic Willow the Wonderer storybooks with our artisan plush toy, you are creating a tactile memory anchor that helps vital life lessons stick.
The stories themselves are endearing and full of adventure — Lessons asides, these are stories that our readers (young and old) simply fall in love with.
Why this is the ultimate customisable gift
This bespoke bundle allows you to choose the specific growth theme that resonates most with your little one. Whether you are looking to build resilience, encourage mindfulness, or foster emotional intelligence, this set provides the perfect screen-free platform for early learning and literacy.
- Heirloom Quality: Each book features premium case binding and gold foil detailing, making it a beautiful addition to any nursery or bookshelf.
- Tactile Learning: Pairing a physical toy with a narrative enhances haptic engagement, making these sets a top choice for developmental milestones. On a more emotional level, children love to hold and comfort little Willow as they listen in to his tales of high adventure!
- Ready to Gift: Every custom bundle arrives elegantly gift-wrapped, making it the perfect intentional gift for Christmas, birthdays, or baby showers.
"I bought this early to give as a gift for Christmas and I had a quick read of the story to make sure it was appropriate for the recipient's age. It is a lovely story with beautiful illustrations and the soft toy is cute and well made. Great that we can choose whichever book to go with the toy. You have pricing to suit everyone. I will recommend to my friends who have young grandchildren." — Maureen C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Choose any two books from the series:
Book 1: Willow the Wonderer
- The Story: Willow wakes up with a big question: 'Where is happiness?' He sets off on an epic quest through vibrant landscapes, searching high and low—only to find it in the most unexpected place.
- The Wisdom: An introduction to inner happiness and self-reliance.
- Learning Goals: Early Numeracy (Counting), Phonics and Visual Literacy.
Book 2: Honey Time
- The Story: Bursting with a million ideas, Willow decides to go 'hard and fast', creating an almighty ruckus until the Queen Bee intervenes! Trapped in a blob of honey, Willow is forced to do something he’s never done before: Nothing.
- The Wisdom: A sweet lesson in mindfulness and the art of slowing down.
- Learning Goals: Phonics, Colour Recognition and Emotional Regulation.
Book 3: Space Odyssey
- The Story: Feeling like he doesn't quite fit in, Willow looks to the stars for answers. Beamed into space, he witnesses the beauty and fragility of Earth from above, experiencing a profound 'Overview Effect'.
- The Wisdom: Discovering belonging and the interconnectedness of all life.
- Learning Goals: STEM (Astronomy), Science-Literacy and Vocabulary.
Book 4: The Gift
- The Story: Lost among high mountain peaks, Willow meets a mysterious Fox. She guides him through the steep trails and frightening cliffs. As fear takes hold, Fox shares a profound wisdom—all things come to pass. Will it be enough for Willow to keep going?
- The Wisdom: Building resilience, grit, and the courage to navigate change and loss.
- Learning Goals: Figurative Language (Similes & Metaphors) and Vocabulary.
Book 5: Inner Worlds
- The Story: When a menacing grey cloud of negative thoughts begins to follow him, Willow does what few dare to: he steps inside. What follows is a surreal adventure through the mechanics of his own mind.
- The Wisdom: Understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions, including power of positive thinking.
- Learning Goals: Cognitive Reframing, Mental Wellbeing and Self-Regulation techniques.
A note from the author and illustrator:
"Willow the Wonderer started as a shared dream to write stories that plant seeds of wisdom in young minds; seeds that hopefully blossom with time and guide our young readers in their journey through life. We also wanted the books to make early childhood learning effortless. But mostly we wanted to create beautiful stories that the little ones (and big ones) simply fall in love with. These are stories we wish we'd grown up with."
- Reeta and Darren
Mindful Gift Set: Custom 2 Books & Toy Bundle
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Details
Title
Mindful Gift Set: Custom 2 Books & Toy Bundle
Format
Hardcover Books with elegant gold foil detailing
Contents
2 x Hardcover Books
1 x Plush Toy of Willow the Wonderer
1 x Willow the Wonderer Gift Box
Age Range
Picture Books : 3 – 8 years (Preschool to Early Primary)
Toy: Safe for all ages 0+
Genre
Rhyming Picture Books, Contemporary Classic, Philosophical Fiction for Kids
Key Themes
Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Positive Psychology, Metacognition, Cognitive Reframing, Character Education, Self Regulation Strategies, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mind Training, Meditation, Interconnectedness, Resilience, Secular Wisdom
Educational Focus
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Early Literacy, Phonological Awareness, Visual Literacy, Advanced Vocabulary Development, Figurative Language, Introductory Astronomy, Colour Theory, Numeracy Foundation
Material
Printed on FSC-certified paper and board (Forest Stewardship Council)
Toy material: Polyester velour
Dimensions
Gift Box: H 300mm x W 220mm x D 185mm
Hardcover Book: H 285mm x W 215mm x D 10mm
Plush Toy: H 260mm x W 200mm x D 170mm
Weight
Gift Set: 1.3kg (3.65kg cubic weight)
Creators
Reeta Dhar (Author) & Darren Pryce (Illustrator)
Origin
Proudly Australian
