Book 1 · Belonging

A gentle story for the kids who need a place to land.

The Silly Sandbox is a warm, playful read-aloud about belonging. Simple on purpose. Soft on the nervous system. Built to leave children feeling safe and included.

  • For young children — and the grown-ups reading to them
  • Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and grandparent visits
  • All pre-orders ship together on March 1
Pre-order (Ships March 1)
Small-batch launch. Just a good book going to good homes.
The Silly Sandbox book cover
Reading The Silly Sandbox aloud
Read-aloud friendly. Calm energy. Cozy moments.
Play Nice · A 3-book series

Belonging is Book 1. The rest is coming.

This first book sets the tone: gentle strength, clear boundaries, and kids learning how to share space.

A small preview of the world — with more friends, more sandcastles, and more “play nice” moments ahead.

Pre-order (Ships March 1)
We ship all pre-orders together on March 1.
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