Read-alouds for ages 2 to 6
Story time on Papa's porch.
Rhyming holiday stories read by a real grandpa, starring his real family. Every book comes with free coloring pages, games and a grown-up-and-me activity.
Meet the Family
Every character is drawn from Papa's real family, so they look and act the same in every book.
Papa, Nani & Hoot
Papa
The Storyteller
Nani
The Sparkle
Hoot
The Little Owl
The Grandkids
Jay10
The Big Brother
Zuko4
The Wild One
Maddy3
The Little Princess
Kaleiababy
The Early Walker
Can You Find the Golden Feather?
Hoot hides a golden feather on every page of every book, for the big kids to spot. Each book also hides its own little treasure for the littlest finders: an acorn, a candy cane, a jingle bell. Pause, point and count them together.
Free printable pack · Thanksgiving
The Lights-Out Family Feast
The wind blows, the lights go out, and the big Thanksgiving dinner is ruined. So the family makes a lantern-light picnic on the floor instead.
- 4 coloring pages, from toddler-simple to big-kid detailed
- Activity sheet: picture word search, maze and feather hunt
- Grown-up & Me card: Papa's Pumpkin Spice Play Dough
- Talk Time with Papa: easy questions to ask after reading
Three Book Series
Family First Hollow
Holiday stories about what matters most: being together.
A Brave Little Hollow Story
Hoot and friends find their courage, one holiday at a time.
Little Learners of Hollow Hill
ABCs, 1-2-3s and first lessons, read with Papa.
A Letter from Papa, Once a Month
For parents, grandparents and teachers: the new story, the new free printables and a peek at what's next.