THE STORY OF BOOKER.

When reading feels impossible, Booker brings encouragement, magic and joy — one page at a time. 

Booker Brings is a heartwarming literacy tradition that helps children fall in love with reading in their own time, on their own terms. It begins when a quiet turtle statue named Booker mysteriously appears—delivering a book, a note, or a bit of encouragement while a child sleeps. He moves overnight, and each new morning brings a surprise that invites curiosity, confidence, and connection.

Created for struggling, reluctant, or emerging readers, Booker Brings turns reading from a chore into something magical. Children can’t wait to see where Booker shows up next—or what he’ll bring to share. With each visit, they begin to build a relationship not just with Booker, but with books themselves.

This isn’t just a reading activity. It’s an interactive experience—an ongoing ritual that sparks literacy through imagination, empathy, and storytelling. And unlike seasonal traditions, Booker Brings works year-round, adapting to your child’s pace and progress.

Story snapshot.

Meet Maria, a bright first-grader who’s already decided that reading just isn’t for her. Books feel frustrating. Words don’t come easily. And while her classmates fly through pages, Maria feels like she’s being left behind.

But everything begins to change the day she discovers Booker—a gentle garden turtle nestled beneath a tree in her backyard. With a note addressed just to her and a book full of silly animal facts, Booker becomes Maria’s quiet companion in learning. He never judges, never rushes, and always believes in her potential.

Over time, Booker brings books. Maria exchanges notes with him. And a life-long love of reading is sparked.

Page by page, Maria begins to see reading not as a chore, but as a doorway—to imagination, to laughter, to confidence, and to connection. And just when she finds her stride, she discovers that Booker’s mission is even bigger than she realized.

Booker Brings© is a heartwarming story about literacy, self-discovery, and the quiet magic that grows when children are supported with patience, encouragement, and joy. With whimsical illustrations and an emotionally resonant message, this picture book is perfect for emerging readers, classroom story times, and anyone who remembers what it’s like to feel a little behind — but find your place with the right friend and the right book.

For many adults, reading feels second nature. But teaching children to read — and more importantly, to love reading — isn’t always so intuitive.

From the time our daughters were babies, my husband and I made books a part of our everyday life. We filled the house with stories to flip through and cherished our nightly bedtime reading ritual. But as our schedules got busier and screens became more enticing, it became harder to keep books at the center of our children’s day.

The idea of Booker was born the moment we noticed how enchanted our 6-year-old was with her fairy garden. She would spend hours playing, imagining, and thinking about what she’d learned from the fairies — tales of worms, rocks, and not-so-imaginary wisdom. And we thought, If she wants to listen and learn from fairies… why not incorporate books into the fun?
The very next day, Booker the book-loving turtle joined our garden with a book and note. And from there, a beautiful new reading adventure and friendship began.

Booker is more than a turtle. He’s a friend who meets young readers right where they are — encouraging in ways that help them fall in love with books, one story at a time. 

• A self-paced, flexible introduction to books and reading
• A cozy reading routine grounded in exploration and wonder
• Accountability, empathy, and relationship-building through storytelling
• A space for self-discovery through diverse and inclusive books
• Available in English and Spanish — so every child can feel seen and heard

Booker is on your family's schedule and can easily adapt to your household's routine and flow.This makes reading something to look forward to — not something that’s scheduled or forced. Or an added stress for parents!