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FAQs
What age group are the Follow the Creatures stories for? Our gentle stories, songs, and books are designed for pre-school and early school children, typically ages 2–6. They're perfect for toddlers (like the 2-year-old who loved repeating "Boom Pah Pah"!) who enjoy identifying animals, simple phrases, and calm bedtime routines, as well as slightly older kids exploring big feelings.
What do the stories teach? Each adventure with Joolz the bear, Bubbles the octopus, Robbie the robin, Claws the lobster, and Pedro the bat helps little ones understand and handle emotions like shyness, fear, distraction, gratitude, bravery, and trying again after mistakes. We focus on kindness, friendship, and emotional growth in a heart-warming, non-overstimulating way—no scary or fast-paced content.
Are the books exactly the same as the YouTube videos? The storybooks are perfect companions to our YouTube videos (@FollowTheCreaturesToo). They include the same gentle adventures and lessons (e.g., "Scared of Loud Noises? 🥁 A Gentle Story to Help Kids Be Brave"), with beautiful illustrations for reading aloud. The books add extra details, colouring opportunities (in colouring books), and make great keepsakes.
Who created Follow the Creatures? We're a small family team—Mike and Linda from Edinburgh—passionate about creating calm, supportive content for young children. We draw from real parenting experiences to help kids (and grown-ups!) navigate emotions with love and laughter.
What products do you offer? We have: Children's storybooks and colouring books featuring the five friends. Merch like character-inspired t-shirts, beanies, and more (perfect for little fans to wear their favourites!). Free weekly stories and songs on our YouTube channel. All items support our mission of gentle social-emotional learning.
Are the books physical or digital? Our main storybooks and colouring books are physical (printed and shipped), so families can enjoy them as read-alouds or colouring activities. We don't currently offer digital downloads/e-books, but our YouTube videos provide free animated versions of many stories.
Where can I buy the books and merch? Everything is available right here on followthecreatures.com (browse our shop section). We also link to our YouTube channel for free viewing. If you're looking for something specific, just contact us!
Where can I buy the books and merch? Everything is available right here on followthecreatures.com (browse our shop section). We also link to our YouTube channel for free viewing. If you're looking for something specific, just contact us!
How long does shipping take, and where do you ship? We ship from the UK (Edinburgh area). Standard UK delivery is usually 3–7 business days; international shipping times vary (7–21 days depending on location). We use reliable carriers and provide tracking where available. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
What is your returns policy? We want you and your little one to love our items! If there's an issue (damaged, wrong item, etc.), contact us within 30 days of receipt for returns, exchanges, or refunds. Please see our full Returns Policy page for details.
Do you offer international shipping? Yes! We ship worldwide. Costs and delivery times vary by country—check at checkout for exact rates. Note that international orders may face customs fees (not included in our pricing).
How can I stay updated on new stories and products? Subscribe to our newsletter for news, free colouring pages, and exclusive updates. Also, subscribe to our YouTube channel (@FollowTheCreaturesToo) for weekly gentle stories and songs—new adventures drop regularly!
Can I use your stories in my classroom or preschool? Absolutely—we'd love that! Our content is created to support social-emotional learning in homes, nurseries, and early years settings. Feel free to show the YouTube videos or read the books aloud. For any bulk orders, school visits (virtual or in-person if possible), or permissions, just email us.
How can parents/teachers discuss the stories with kids? After watching or reading, ask open questions like "How did Joolz feel when she was shy?" or "What helps Bubbles slow down?" We will include gentle prompts in our books/videos to spark these conversations naturally.
Are there free resources available? Yes! All our YouTube videos are free to watch. Newsletter subscribers often get extras like printable colouring pages of the creatures.
I have a question not listed here—what should I do? We're a small family team and love hearing from you! Email us at thecreatures@followthecreatures.com or use the contact form—we usually reply within 1–2 business days.
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