Oliver and the Lantern Path
A walk home through soft light. About finding your way at dusk.
24 pages · ages 2–5 · paperback
The series
The Oliver Series
Small stories about quiet wonders. Four books so far.
Oliver is a small character. He carries a lantern. He notices things. The world of the books is built for slowing down.
There are no chase scenes. No fart jokes. No villains. Just small wonders and the rhythm of a child noticing things: the lantern path at dusk, the soft glow of the lamp at bedtime, snow outside the kitchen window, a map in a drawer.
Each book is a quiet picture book for ages 2–5. They read aloud in about 5–8 minutes. They reread well.
The four books
Oliver Gets Ready for Bed
A calming bedtime routine. Scarf on the bedpost. Lamp glowing.
24 pages · ages 2–5 · paperback
Oliver and the Quiet Snow
A snowy morning. About small adventures in big white worlds.
24 pages · ages 2–5 · paperback
Oliver and the Old Map
A map in a drawer. About curiosity and following your nose.
24 pages · ages 2–5 · paperback
What's coming
The series continues. The next book is in development. These take time when done properly. I don't rush a book just to keep a release calendar full.
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