Awkward Critters Kids Zone
Fun, friendship, and feel-good stories for every body!
Meet the Awkward Critters!
The Survival Guide to the Awkward Critters series celebrates kindness, courage, and the power of friendship. Join Raven, Finn, and their friends as they face new schools, big feelings, and everyday adventures—learning to embrace what makes them unique. Each book is a heartwarming, inclusive read for families and classrooms.
Books in the Series
Raven’s First Day
Book One
Out Now!Being new isn’t easy. Raven feels invisible and out of place on her first day at a new school, convinced she’ll never belong. But one act of kindness—and the unlikely support of the Awkward Critters—reminds her that everyone has a story and everyone deserves to be seen.
The Day I Felt Seen
– Finn’s Story –
Book Two
Coming October 2025Everyone deserves to be noticed. Finn, the gentle firefly, wonders if anyone really sees him—especially when his own light feels dim. On this special day, Finn learns that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let yourself be seen, and that even quiet lights can shine bright.
The Awkward Critters - Christmas Rescue
Coming December 2025A holiday adventure about hope and belonging! When the town’s Christmas decorations go missing, the Critters discover a lonely girl hiding in the woods. Together, they’ll learn that Christmas isn’t about perfection—it’s about helping others, healing hearts, and making room for one more at the table.
Raven’s First Day
Raven’s First Day is the heartfelt introduction to the Survival Guide of the Awkward Critters series. When Raven starts at a new school in Autumn Ridge, she feels invisible, awkward, and sure she’ll never fit in. As she struggles with loneliness and self-doubt, her classmates—each with their own insecurities—slowly begin to notice her. With the gentle support of Finn, Willow, Shelly, Ziggy, and her teacher Mrs. White, Raven learns that being awkward or different is something to celebrate. This book shows that behind every smile is a story, and that kindness and courage can help anyone find their place. Perfect for readers who’ve ever felt left out, Raven’s story reminds us that belonging begins when we’re brave enough to let others see who we really are.
The Day I Felt Seen – Finn’s Story
The Day I Felt Seen follows Finn, a kind-hearted firefly, through one big day at school. On the outside, Finn seems happy and always ready to help others. But inside, he wonders if anyone really notices him—or if his own light is even enough. As the day unfolds, Finn navigates friendship, anxiety, and small acts of bravery that slowly help him see himself in a new way. This gentle story, full of relatable emotion and hope, reminds readers that everyone shines in their own time, and that even the quietest among us can light up the world for someone else.
The Awkward Critters Christmas Rescue
When the town of Autumn Ridge wakes to find its Christmas decorations gone, the Awkward Critters follow a glittery trail into the snowy woods—and discover Lynn, a lonely porcupine missing her family. The Critters must work together to show Lynn that Christmas isn’t about perfect trees or fancy ornaments, but about kindness, second chances, and finding family wherever you are. With warmth, humor, and plenty of cocoa, this holiday story is a celebration of new beginnings and the joy of being included. Ideal for reading together at Christmastime, it reminds us all that there’s always room at the table for one more.