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Discover magical children’s books filled with imagination, warmth, and heart.
The Xyla and Xenya series follows Xyla, a joyful Black young girl with a big imagination, and her glowing phoenix friend, Xenya. Together, they explore Norriewood through portals, kindness, and adventure.
These picture books blend lyrical storytelling, diverse characters, and gentle life lessons, perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and building your family reading traditions.
Whether you’re looking for cozy seasonal stories, festive holiday magic, or uplifting adventures, these children’s books inspire wonder on every page.
Hop On! We Connect
In the quiet woods of Norriewood, something gentle has begun to fade, the feeling of connection that brings hearts together.
When Xyla and her glowing phoenix friend, Xenya, return once more, they discover that some connections don’t happen all at once… they grow slowly through patience, presence, and care. 💫
A calm, heart-centered story for children ages 4–8 that explores empathy, belonging, and the quiet magic of coming together.
Part of the Hop On! Holiday Companion series 💫
Hop On! Sharing the Season
When the lights of Norriewood grow dim and the forest celebrates apart, Xyla and her glowing phoenix, Xenya, discover a powerful truth: connection is the heart of every kind of magic.
Through a gentle winter adventure, young readers see how sharing brings comfort, courage, and togetherness, reminding families that the most meaningful gifts aren’t wrapped, but felt.
A cozy, heart-centered story that helps children ages 4–8 understand empathy, connection, and the joy of coming together.
Part of the Hop On! Holiday Companion series 💫
Hop On! We Give Thanks
A heartwarming Thanksgiving adventure where Xyla learns the magic inside a thankful heart, and joins woodland friends at the Gathering of Thanks.
Part of the Hop On! Holiday Companion series 💫
Hop On! The Quest for Bravery
Xyla and Xenya return to Norriewood on a quest to help the tree that guards the forest, bloom through everyday acts of care and heart.
Part of the Xyla and Xenya: Hop On! series 💫
Hop On! The Quest for Kindness
Xyla and Xenya return to Norriewood on a quest to help the ancient forest tree, the guardian of the woods, bloom again through small acts of care and heart.
Part of the Xyla and Xenya: Hop On! series 💫
Xyla discovers her family’s magical heirloom and meets Xenya, a phoenix who can come to life. Together they take their first glowing journey into Norriewood.
Part of the Xyla and Xenya: Hop On! series 💫
Hop On! A Journey Begins
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