The Creatures of Tiddleton Hollow
A Story About Feelings, Choices, and the Little Things That Matter
In a cozy bedroom in Tiddleton Hollow, two children discover that their everyday choices—how they speak, listen, and treat one another—shape the world around them. Every giggle, grumble, and truth invites a different creature to appear.
- The Heart of the Story: This tale gives feelings a shape and mistakes a softness. It teaches children that feelings aren't "bad" and mistakes aren't final.
- What it Teaches: Emotional awareness, accountability without shame, and how kindness can "quiet the noise" inside.
- Perfect For: Bedtime reading and starting natural conversations about the day's big feelings.
"Every feeling sends a flutter-spark, and that’s how new creatures are born."
How to Tame a Tumbletot
A Story About Big Energy, Calm Choices, and Learning to Slow Down
When the wiggles get the better of a cheerful classroom, the Tumbletots arrive! These round, jiggly creatures roll and bounce wherever energy spills over. But as the children and their teacher discover, Tumbletots aren't bad—they just have energy that hasn't found a quiet place to land yet.
- The Heart of the Story: Instead of just telling children to "sit still," this book invites them to practice the art of settling. It turns restlessness into a moment of curiosity rather than frustration.
- What it Teaches: Self-regulation, deep breathing, and understanding that excitement and calm can live in the same room.
- Perfect For: Classrooms, circle time, and those "wiggly" moments before bed.
"They tumbled and twisted with round little grins, following laughter and leftover spins."
The Happy Hum of Tiddleburrow
A Story About Courage, Helping Together, and the Good That Grows
When a boy and his papa set out to repair an old orchard gate, their brave words, helping hands, and heartfelt thanks awaken something wonderful beneath their feet. Deep among the roots, the Bravelings, Helpalets, Thanklebugs, and Hopehums begin to stir. As the boy and Papa work through bent nails and slipping boards, the creatures bring their own small gifts to a warm, joyful hum that fills the hidden town of Tiddleburrow.
- The Heart of the Story: Small efforts matter. This gentle tale makes the warmth of courage, cooperation, and gratitude visible, showing children that everyone has something worthwhile to contribute.
- What it Teaches: Trying again after a setback, offering help, saying thank you, and discovering how working together can turn a difficult moment into something good.
- Perfect For: Family read-alouds, classroom conversations about kindness, and moments when children need encouragement to keep trying.
“Each creature brought something to add to the song,
A rhythm of kindness, both happy and strong,”
Bye, Love You, Bye
A Story About Love, Loss, and the Goodbyes That Stay With Us
When two young brothers, Dominic and Dylan, lose their beloved Papa, they struggle to understand why someone they love can no longer come home. Through gentle conversations, cherished memories, and the comforting imagery of Tiddleton Hollow, the boys begin to discover that saying goodbye doesn't mean letting go of love. Sometimes, even the smallest things, like a butterfly or three familiar words, can remind us that the people we've lost remain part of our lives.
- The Heart of the Story: This tender story gives grief a voice and children a safe place to ask difficult questions. It reminds them that sadness doesn't need to be hidden, tears don't need to be stopped, and love doesn't disappear when someone dies.
- What it Teaches: Understanding death and grief, expressing difficult emotions, finding comfort in memories and faith, and recognizing that love continues even after loss.
- Perfect For: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers helping children navigate the death of a loved one, especially during quiet moments when questions arise and little hearts need reassurance.
"Bye, Love You, Bye."
Three simple words that once meant until next time, now carrying a love that lasts a lifetime.