An illustrated adventure series for ages 4 to 8
Big adventures. A little spark of “I can.” A picture book about choices, confidence and the courage to try, with a hero who finds a way toward what matters to him.
Willy has a big plan: getting to the Wind Festival. When a storm changes the path, he offers ideas, helps make decisions and works with his friends to find a way forward on his blue mobility scooter. An adventure to share with a child who wants to try things for themselves.
Full-color illustrations, written to be read aloud, with discussion questions at the back.
Shared reading, play, creativity and adventures. Find an idea for home, a visit with grandparents, preschool or the classroom.
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Encourage independent thinking with grandchildren through adventure stories, open questions and small choices. Try activities where the child suggests an idea and decides what to test.
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One Goal, Different Routes: A Classroom Activity About Choices. Practical questions and activities that make room for children’s goals, decisions, planning and the support they choose.
Read the articleIdeas for parents: let your child choose a goal, plan a step, try it and ask for support that works for them, in play, coloring and everyday life.
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An animated family conversation about asking before helping, choice, access and belonging.
Who will enjoy this story?
One current English picture book for ages 4 to 8
This is the current English book. Children can begin here; they do not need to read an earlier edition first.
A storm wipes out the path to the Wind Festival. Willy and his friends test ideas, repair the route and keep the adventure moving.
The Kindle book is delivered digitally to the Kindle app. The paperback is a physical book shipped to the address entered on Amazon. Regional prices and shipping charges may vary.
Inside the story
For families and educators
Try one question before turning the page: “What kind of help would let Willy stay in control?”
Activities and questions for home and classAdventure books, choices and confidence
“It’s hard.” “I want to do it myself.” “Wait, I have an idea!”
Know that moment when your grandchild says “It’s hard” or “I want to do it myself”? Introduce a hero with a goal and ideas of his own. Willy sets off on his blue mobility scooter, makes decisions and looks for a way forward when the path gets tricky. His adventure invites a spark of confidence: I can choose a step, try my idea and ask for the help that works for me.
Coloring pages for kids online and to print, creative activities at home, and guides to choosing picture books for ages 4 to 8.
