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Moss Finds His Spot: A story about belonging
Paperback
Series: Cottage Creek Garden, Book 1
AnimalsBedtime & DreamsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Cottage Creek Garden
Published: Jul 10 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Cottage Creek Garden Series
Step into a magical, timeless garden where fireflies glow at noon, flowers hum softly to themselves, and every creature - big or small - is searching for their place to belong.
In the Cottage Creek Garden picture book series, young readers join a lovable cast of garden friends on gentle adventures filled with heart, humor, and meaningful life lessons. Perfect for ages 3-8, these beautifully illustrated stories celebrate friendship, kindness, courage, patience, and the joy of being exactly who you are.
Meet the friends of Cottage Creek Garden:
Moss, the shy tortoise who discovers that belonging starts with being yourself
Pip, the bouncy, big-hearted roly-poly bug who rolls into trouble with the best of intentions
Clover, the busy honeybee learning that rest and friendship matter as much as hard work
Sunny, the cheerful sunflower who spreads warmth and compliments to everyone
Wren, the wise robin offering quiet wisdom
And the human children Mari and Theo with their loving Grandma Bea, who tend the garden and gently guide the adventures.
Book 1: Moss Finds His Spot
Shy tortoise Moss feels lost and wonders where he belongs. With help from his friends Pip, Sunny, Clover, and others, he searches the garden - from sunflower beds to the sky - until he finally finds his perfect spot beneath the old weeping willow. A tender story about belonging that ends with the comforting truth: you only need to be yourself. Plus 11 bonus coloring pages featuring Moss, Pip, Clover, Sunny, and favorite garden scenes - perfect for kids to color their own adventures after the story! Each story gently highlights common sight words in bold, making it a perfect choice for early readers practicing their reading skills while enjoying the story.
And more magical tales coming soon!
Each story includes a special Note for Grown-Ups with thoughtful discussion prompts to spark meaningful conversations with children about emotions, friendship, and self-discovery.With lush, colorful illustrations and a peaceful garden setting that feels like a hug, the Cottage Creek Garden series is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom story time, or cozy moments on the couch. These books gently teach children that they are enough - just as they are - while celebrating the wonder of nature and the power of friendship.
More heartwarming stories are on the way!
Welcome to Cottage Creek Garden... where every little creature finds their spot.
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