Storytime
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Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt
Travelling Ava expresses her love for Easter, highlighting its cheerful arrival with blooming flowers and sweet treats. The narrative unfolds a whimsical adventure involving a magical pink bunny named Rosa, who enlists the author to help hide eggs for an… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Five
The author reflects on four transformative years as a head of year in a secondary school, emphasizing the importance of joy and hope over happiness. Through experiences with colleagues and students, they clarify their values and develop a vision for… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Four
In Chapter 4, the narrator reflects on leaving teaching for a community project, realizing it was a mistake after two weeks. Amid COVID, they learned valuable skills while volunteering but felt overwhelmed. Choosing to take a break, they focused on… Continue reading
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Yule Day 5: Community and Giving
The Isle of Neverwas celebrates the fifth day of Yule at Castle Nod, where guests awaken to a cozy library filled with snow and holiday cheer. King Otto, dressed in festive robes, warmly distributes gifts. Islanders enjoy a festive breakfast… Continue reading
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Yule Day 4: The Wild Hunt
The Isle of Neverwas hosts a vibrant Yule celebration at Castle Nod, featuring a grand feast, music, and storytelling. Islanders partake in traditions like the Wild Hunt and share tales by the fire, reflecting on their heritage and small acts… Continue reading
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Yule Day 3: Family and Community
Hello, dearest daydreamer. Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas and the Lost and Found Exchange. Today is a very special day on the Isle of Neverwas; it is the third day of Yule and the beginning of three days of… Continue reading
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Yule Day 2: Restoration
Hello, dearest daydreamer. Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas and the Lost and Found Exchange. This time of year can be a frenzy of activity, so much to see and do. It can be a challenge to find a minute… Continue reading
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Yule Day 1: Mother’s Night
Hello, dearest daydreamer. Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas and the Lost and Found Exchange. We hope you are warm and cosy and enjoying all the small moments of festive joy that this season brings. You, my dearheart, are joining… Continue reading
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Travelling Ava Arrives on the Island
Travelling Ava is an adventurous doll who loves exploring. Excited for a walk, she sets off with her explorer bag filled with random items. After encountering a glowing light and a magical portal, she finds herself in a vast field,… Continue reading
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Meet Bumble
The narrator introduces Bumble, a shy, solitary bee and their best friend, who shares a fascination with a magical portal on the Isle of Neverwas. Despite his introversion, Bumble engages in storytelling, notebook keeping, and tour guiding, demonstrating bravery and… Continue reading
Pixie & Bumble 