Ages 3–7 yearsMochi and the Gentle Colors
An ink spill interrupts Mochi’s rainbow drawing and brings up frustration.
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Mochi is a gentle, curious and thoughtful baby koala. He cares about others and sometimes feels shy or anxious. Across his stories, he is learning to be brave, accept mistakes and speak kindly to himself. He does not have to be calm or perfect all the time.
Follow a quiet nature path through feelings, gratitude, the senses and self-kindness. These eleven stories offer different ways to notice the present moment and make room for imperfect days.
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Ages 3–7 years
Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Gentle Hug
Mochi slips while learning to climb an oak tree and feels frustrated.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Three Little Joys
At bedtime, Mochi remembers three small moments: a dancing leaf, a berry and a puppy’s wagging tail.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Golden Thread of Gratitude
This Mochi story focuses on gratitude for nature and the people whose everyday care nourishes our lives.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Heart of Kindness
Mochi’s story brings kindness towards oneself into the conversation.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Five-Senses Journey
Mochi’s five-senses journey invites attention to the present moment.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Growing Spark Monster
Anger and frustration are the focus of this Mochi story.
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Ages 3–8 yearsMochi and the Emotion Clouds
Mochi’s emotion-cloud story explores noticing and welcoming sudden feelings.
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Ages 4–8 yearsMochi and the Singing Breeze
Slowing down, noticing nature and appreciating everyday details shape this Mochi story.
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Ages 3–7 yearsMochi’s Mindful Moment
Mochi’s mindful moment centres on everyday emotions and pausing before bedtime.
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Ages 3–5 yearsMy Calm Corner: A Story for Big Feelings
Big feelings are not bad behavior — they are messages.
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Notice Three Things
A gentle invitation to notice the world together, without trying to change a feeling.
Ages 3–8
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My Feelings Weather
Use a weather drawing as an optional way to talk about a feeling.
Ages 4–8
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Kind Words, My Space
Practise kind language alongside a clear personal boundary.
Ages 4–8
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Read, Talk, Explore: Group Guide
A flexible read-aloud plan that allows children to participate in different ways.
Ages 5–8
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Three Little Noticings
Notice ordinary details without requiring a child to feel grateful or happy.
Ages 3–8
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