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Stories from Willow Glen

Small Brave
Things

Little stories about the big things we feel.

Join Rowan, Juniper, and their woodland friends as they learn that being brave doesn't mean having all the answers. Sometimes, it begins with listening, sharing, and finding our way back to one another.

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The illustrated collection

Find your next little adventure

Each story is made to read together — with gentle conversation starters to bring its lessons into everyday life.

Rowan the fox and Juniper the rabbit on a woodland bridgeBook One

Friendship · Listening · Repair

The Bridge Between Us

When a disagreement puts their bridge-building project — and friendship — on hold, Rowan and Juniper learn how to find their way back together.

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Juniper the rabbit sitting thoughtfully beside Rowan the fox by a streamBook Two

Feelings · Awareness · Connection

The Feeling That Wouldn't Go Away

Juniper discovers that a feeling can't always be wished away. With a little kindness and someone willing to listen, she finds the words she needs.

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More stories to come

The adventures continue

There's always something new to learn in Willow Glen. More gentle, courageous stories are on their way.

Book Three

A New Story Is Growing

Another small brave thing is waiting to be discovered.

Coming soon

Book Four

More from Willow Glen

New adventures, familiar friends, and room for everyone.

Coming soon

Book Five

The Next Little Adventure

Every heart has another story worth telling.

Coming soon

Come on in

Welcome to Willow Glen

In a cozy valley of sunny meadows, winding streams, and woodland cottages, friendship is an adventure all its own.

Meet Rowan, Juniper, Owl, and the neighbors who remind us that courage can be quiet, kindness takes practice, and everybody belongs.

A little more than a story

Made for reading together

Feel together

Stories that make room for every kind of feeling.

Talk together

Gentle questions that start meaningful conversations.

Grow together

Simple Family Time activities to try beyond the last page.

Book One · Interactive Activity

Build the Bridge Together

Help Rowan and Juniper practice listening and reconnecting, one wooden plank at a time.

Play the Family Time game

Book Two · Interactive Activity

Help the Heavy Feeling Lift

Help Juniper notice, name, and share a feeling that won’t go away, one kite ribbon at a time.

Play the Family Time game