The Hartwells of Willowwick · Stories for reading together

WELCOME TO WILLOWWICK

Little stories.
Big things to
talk about.

A curious village. One lovely, lively family.
And the everyday adventures of finding your own way.

Open a book. Make a little room for wonder.
Rosie, Toby and Pickle in Willowwick’s flower-filled square, with the Agree-O-Meter and a very unusual parade.
A little world.
A lot of heart.
A MOMENT FROM EVERYONE MUST AGREE DAY
For reading togetherFor curious little mindsFor conversations that carry on

MEET YOUR NEXT READ-TOGETHER

There’s a story
waiting for you.

Wander the bookshelf

Seven stories. One lovely, lively family. Preorder requests are open, with no payment today.

A WHOLE SHELF OF POSSIBILITIES

And five more little adventures.

From a very loud screen to a Halloween surprise. Find the story for your next read-together.

Meet all seven stories ↗
The Screen That ShoutedWhen Mum and Dad Said NoThe Missing Christmas StarThe Bigger TableThe Boo That Grew Too Big
Grace, Daniel, Rosie and Toby share breakfast, with Pickle beside their kitchen table.

A LITTLE PLACE CALLED HOME

A family to find
yourself in.

Meet Rosie and Toby, Mum and Dad, and Pickle — a rescue terrier with plenty to say, without saying a word.

In Willowwick, even an ordinary breakfast can be the beginning of something rather extraordinary.

Come and meet everyone
Put the kettle on.
Stay for a story.

JUST ONE MORE PAGE…

Shall we
begin?

“In Willowwick, breakfast
was never the same.”

A little jam. A little honey. And a very big announcement.
Read the opening of Everyone Must Agree Day.

Open the story
A cosy breakfast around the Hartwells’ kitchen table.A real page
from their world

OFF THE PAGE, INTO YOUR DAY

A little adventure of your own.

Make a moment for listening, imagining and being together.

Find a family activity

BEHIND THE STORIES

Meet Joshua Hall.

Joshua Hall is a father of four and the author of The Hartwells of Willowwick, rhyming picture books for ages 4–8. Inspired by family life, he writes stories for children and grown-ups to laugh over and talk about together.

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