Tawny Owl Wood Joins Blesma Charity Event to Celebrate Resilience, Inclusion, and Storytelling

The Unexpected Guest: How Our Chapter Book Connected with Veterans at a Blesma Charity Event Community, Courage, and Kindness: Tawny Owl Wood at the Blesma Charity Event There are moments in life where the world seems to pause and remind us of what truly matters. For us at Tawny Owl Wood, one such moment came […]
A Week in John Lewis

7 Days in John Lewis: What a Week in Retail Taught Us About People, Passion & Purpose A Week at John Lewis – What We Learned Spending a week in John Lewis with our books and brand was a whirlwind of activity, connection, and unexpected lessons. It wasn’t just about setting up a table and […]
Childrens books about veterans

From a Chance Encounter to a Magical Story: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind The Unexpected Guest At Tawny Owl Wood, our mission goes beyond storytelling. At the heart of every book is a deeper purpose: to gently bridge the gap in those tricky, hard-to-navigate conversations. The ones we all want to have with our children, but […]
The Importance of Representation in Children’s Literature – Meet the Fairies of Tawny Owl Wood

It’s a well-known fact that story telling has the power to shape how children see themselves and the world around them. From birth until the age of seven, children’s brains are at their highest absorbent state, consciously and subconsciously, whether we as parents see it or not. That’s why getting the right messages instilled in […]
Achievements we’re proud of in 2024 and exciting plans for 2025!

Look what we achieved in 2024! Looking back on 2024, we couldn’t be more proud of how the year has unfolded. We’ve reached some incredible milestones that set us up for a strong start in 2025. Not only have we published nine books, but we’ve also sold 1,000 copies—a remarkable achievement for any business in […]
Hedgehogs have declined by 40%. Why we love them, and how can we help them thrive in Sussex

Hedgehogs have declined by 40%. Why we love them, and how can we help them thrive in Sussex Hedgehogs hold a special place in our hearts for several reasons: 1. Adorable Appearance Their round bodies, tiny legs, button-like noses, and spiny coats make them irresistibly cute. They often evoke a sense of wonder and affection in […]
What an amazing year since our launch – challenges and achievements

When I think back to my childhood and the core memories my grandmother instilled in me, I could never have imagined they would lead me to where I am today. Yet, here I am—one year on since launching Tawny Owl Wood, my dream brought to life, and it’s all thanks to Betty and Peter, my […]
Another writer in the family – amazing talent

Well, well, well, what do we have here? Another budding writer in the family? During the summer holidays, Sussex Nature Recovery held a competition for children aged 5-17yrs, with four possible topics: 1: Animal homes in nature. 2: My favourite place to go to be in nature in Sussex. 3: My favourite species (animal, plant, […]
The life of a crafter – amazing learning curve, and incredible people we’ve met on the way”

Life Of A Crafter – Amazing Learning Curve, And Incredible People We’ve Met On The Way”
Dyslexia and Me ! How I’ve coped trough challenges and changing times

Its taken me all of 45 yrs to learn how to wear Dyslexia with ease and pride. But it is not easy by any means. Growing up in the 80’s, dyslexia was very much frowned upon, both at home and in an educational setting. Not many people know, that there is research to suggest that […]