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The LittleBookBirdAndWiseOwl blog brings together stories, conversations, and observations about children’s imagination, reading, creativity, books, learning activities, and story-based online games.

How Does a Story from a Book Turn into an Online Game?

How Does a Story from a Book Turn into an Online Game?

All day long, the Little Book Bird was unusually quiet. She did not even ask a single question. It was clear that she was thinking about something very important. From time to time, she murmured something softly, as if she were counting. Every now and then, the Wise Owl could hear one question: “How does

Story-Based Online Games for Kids: Can an Online Game Continue a Book?

Story-Based Online Games for Kids: Can an Online Game Continue a Book?

Usually, a book ends on the last page. But in the LittleBookBirdAndWiseOwl book-and-game world, a story from the final page can move further – into a skill-building activity, a creative task, or a game. This is how story-based online games for kids inspired by LittleBookBirdAndWiseOwl printed books begin: not as random games placed next to

What Does “Right” Mean?

What Does “Right” Mean?

“What does ‘right’ mean?” the Little Book Bird asked the Wise Owl. “Who knows what it means? And who decides when something is ‘right’ and something is ‘wrong’? Is it written down somewhere? How can I tell when I am doing something the right way, and when I am not?” “That is an important question.

What Is a Story-Based Children’s Activity Book?

What Is a Story-Based Children’s Activity Book?

The Little Book Bird hopped up and down on the branch several times. “I have to tell my friends about this! Right now!” she exclaimed. “About drawings that can become the beginning of new journeys! About how to keep ideas from running off again!” She flapped her wings and flew between the trees so quickly

How a Child’s Drawing Can Become the Beginning of the Next Story

How a Child’s Drawing Can Become the Beginning of the Next Story

“Hello, friends! There you are!” The Wise Owl and the Little Book Bird heard the Author’s voice. “You haven’t flown over to visit me for quite a while. What are you doing here?” “Oh, Author! I’m so happy to see you! How wonderful that you’ve come to visit us!” chirped the Little Book Bird. “Isn’t

Where Do Ideas Run Off To, and How Can We Keep Them from Getting Lost?

Where Do Ideas Run Off To, and How Can We Keep Them from Getting Lost?

“What are you doing?” the Wise Owl asked the Little Book Bird after she had been bustling around a large bush for some time. “I’m looking for an idea!” the Little Book Bird replied busily. “Hmm… What idea? And why are you looking for it… in a bush?” the Wise Owl asked, surprised. “It… from…