More Than Stories—Tools for Growing Hearts

When River and Rowan’s tiny mouse friend Ketchup tells them that there is a surprise in the meadow, the friends can’t wait to see what it is. The surprise hide and seek game with their meadow friends turns into the perfect opportunity to show how much they appreciate each other while having fun. As they search high and low, they discover that the best part of hide and seek isn’t the hiding or the finding—it’s the joy of playing together and the connections they make along the way. This playful tale celebrates community, friendship, and the magic of shared moments.

This story opens the door for parents to nurture empathy and appreciation in everyday play—reminding us that connection doesn’t need to be taught with lectures, but can be felt through shared joy and simple, meaningful moments.

In Your Own Kind of Magic, River and Rowan discover magical polliwogs that reveal the quiet magic inside every heart. As each meadow friend learns to see their own unique gifts, they find that listening to their hearts helps their true selves shine brightest. This gentle, mindful tale celebrates self-trust, inner magic, and the power of being exactly who you are.

This heart-centered tale gives parents a beautiful way to talk with their children about self-worth and individuality—encouraging them to trust their inner voice and celebrate what makes them uniquely themselves.

 In The Big Bright Idea, River and Rowan have a plan: build a treehouse where all their meadow friends can gather, dream, and play. With teamwork, creativity, and everyone’s unique gifts, they create a cozy forest fort together—learning that the best ideas grow stronger when shared, and everyone had something to contribute. This gentle, heartwarming tale celebrates collaboration, friendship, and the magic of building something special as a team.

This tale helps parents model and encourage collaboration by showing how even young children can learn to value others’ contributions, build together, and experience the magic of teamwork in action.

When River, Rowan, and their friends set off to find hidden treasure, they imagine something shiny and grand. But when the journey leads to something they weren’t expecting, big feelings bubble up—disappointment, frustration, and sadness. With gentle mindfulness moments and the support of their meadow friends, the brothers learn that sometimes the true treasure isn’t gold, but the adventure, teamwork, and memories made along the way.

This story helps parents support their children through life’s inevitable letdowns, offering language and tools to acknowledge big feelings while gently shifting focus toward resilience, connection, and perspective.

An Adventure Meadow Mindfulness Tale About Breath and Bedtime When Baby Cheetah can’t settle down for bed, River and Rowan invite him on a magical cloud ride through the meadow night sky. With gentle movement, calming breath, and soft bedtime whispers, Baby Cheetah learns how to slow down, let go of his sillies, and drift into peaceful sleep. This soothing tale helps little ones relax their bodies, quiet their minds, and get ready for sweet dreams.

Perfect for winding down after a busy day, this story gently supports parents in creating calming bedtime routines—offering kids a playful, loving way to learn how to slow their bodies and soothe their minds.