This week, we welcome Canadian children’s author Eliza Thorncroft, whose woodland worlds are filled with warmth, wit, and wonder. Eliza joins us to share one of her childhood favourites — The Wind in the Willows — and how it inspired her lifelong love of animal tales.

Together with Hawthorn Quill Publishing, she has created a beautiful abridged retelling of this beloved classic, blending humour, heart, and a touch of riverside mischief. Gather the family, settle in, and enjoy a storytime brimming with imagination.

Stay tuned for a quick Riverbank Riddle Game, and hear about Eliza’s upcoming book Bunnies in the Berry Row, the first in her Cozy Burrow Chronicles series, now available for pre-order.

• A nostalgic retelling of The Wind in the Willows, narrated by Eliza Thorncroft in the spirit of classic British storytelling.
• Themes of friendship, curiosity, and the quiet joys of riverside life.
• Gentle humour and whimsy inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s timeless woodland world.
• Soft piano, birdsong, and flowing water soundscapes to create a calm, storytime atmosphere.

Join us next time for Coral and Ooma - a touching story about friendship, courage, and the beauty of helping others find their way home beneath the shimmering tides of the Crabby Tidepool.

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