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Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026
Well folks, all that is left to say and do now is to bid adieu to 2025 and welcome 2026. Thank you for your support through the year. We hope you enjoy sharing our little wise ass's adventures with your little wise asses ;-) The stories that we grow up with really do matter so thank you for broadening your grandchildren's, children's, students' and readers' horizons. Given the way the future is panning out, they will no doubt need it. The way we live and work today would have
Reeta Dhar
Dec 19, 20252 min read
Christmas Shipping Deadlines for 2025
A gentle reminder folks that Christmas shipping deadlines are approaching fast. For those living in regional and rural areas of Australia or New Zealand please opt for Express Shipping from this point onwards. We have updated our express shipping option, passing on the 20-35% discounts we are currently getting for this service so make the most of it. This is a breakdown of the shipping deadlines when using standard shipping service . These timeframes are for parcels shipped f
Reeta Dhar
Dec 11, 20252 min read
Almost Sold Out! We are down to our last 100 'Book & Plush Toy' Gift Sets
It's happened again folks... We are down to our last 100 gift sets. It's not surprising really — Our Willow the Wonderer Book and Toy Gift Sets are literally the best "book & plush toy set" you will find in the market! We designed it that way. Here's what makes our Willow the Wonderer book and plush toy set stand out: A Bespoke Character Plush Toy of Willow Our Willow the Wonderer plush toy is a bespoke design by Darren to bring our endearing little hero to life! Even the o
Reeta Dhar
Nov 27, 20251 min read
Complete Your Collection: The fifth & final Willow the Wonderer book has arrived
We are excited to share that we have received the full shipment of the fifth and final book in our Willow the Wonderer series — Inner Worlds. This is the culmination of six years of heart based work for us, creating stories we wish we'd grown up with. Thank you for your support these past few years. We hope you enjoy this final installment. "A wonderful image for children to grow up with" - Illustration from Willow the Wonderer - Inner Worlds Get a taste of surrealism & lea
Reeta Dhar
Nov 11, 20252 min read
If you must dwell, dwell on the positive
If you had to pick one word to describe 2025, what would you say? I'd hasten a guess that no one opted for steady, calm or indeed normal ... Perhaps it was fitting then, that for the final Willow the Wonderer book I left the external world behind and delved instead into the worlds that lie within — our inner worlds after all are places we can condition and control. Even as the writer, it can sometimes take a while to articulate the essence of the work you have produced. T
Reeta Dhar
Oct 28, 20259 min read
Which book do you recommend to help build resilience in children?
When it comes to building resilience in children, we recommend reading the fourth book in the Willow the Wonderer series, The Gift . The...
Reeta Dhar
Oct 11, 20253 min read
Which children's books teach kids about nature and adventure?
All four Willow the Wonderer picture books are tales of high adventure set in the natural world. The epic tales as well as stunning...
Reeta Dhar
Sep 26, 20254 min read
My child is having difficulties learning to read. Can picture books help?
Yes, picture books are great for children - of all ages - who are still learning to read or having some difficulties mastering the skill....
Reeta Dhar
Sep 18, 20256 min read
What is a good gift for grandchildren?
We recommend gifting your young grandchildren our Willow the Wonderer Gift Sets . Willow the Wonderer gift sets feature our beautiful...
Reeta Dhar
Sep 16, 20256 min read
Cover Reveal : Willow the Wonderer -- Inner Worlds
Here it is folks -- the book cover for the fifth and final Willow the Wonderer book. We had put our shortlist to a vote. It was wonderful...
Reeta Dhar
Sep 8, 20252 min read
What is the best picture book for bedtime stories for toddlers?
All Willow the Wonderer picture books are great for bedtime stories -- so many of our customers have told us that parents enjoy them as...
Reeta Dhar
Sep 5, 20252 min read
Which age group do you recommend picture books for?
In general, picture books are recommended for 3-8 year olds. However, we do not recommend using age as the main criteria for choosing...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 31, 20254 min read
How to navigate changing times?
Life is ebbs and flows - but how to navigate it all? A video popped up on my tiktok feed recently - featuring a middle aged school...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 7, 20258 min read
Unlocking Creativity : Inspirations behind our bestselling picture book series — Willow the Wonderer
Watch our latest podcast exploring ideas, inspirations and creativity What is the source of ideas and creativity? "Where do your ideas...
Reeta Dhar
Jul 31, 202537 min read
Can you ship gifts to my grandchildren overseas?
We can absolutely ship books and other gifts to your little ones overseas. This will not only save you time and hassle of going to the...
Reeta Dhar
Jul 25, 20253 min read
Blog: Quote
“Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller"
John J Geddes
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