Matty has big feelings. So does your child.
Real children's books by a real author — personalized for your child in minutes.
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Choose a Little Lesson
Pick from Matty's library — stories built around the real moments: big feelings, first friendships, hard days, and brave ones.
Personalize for your child
Add your child's name, age, and something that makes them them. We weave it gently into the story — just like it was always there.
Read, save, or print
Read it together tonight. Save it to their library. Print it if you want something to hold onto.
Stories for every childhood moment
Always Take Turns
Always Take Turns
Matty really wants a turn. So does everyone else. A small lesson about waiting — and why it's always worth it.
Always Be Nice
Always Be Nice
Being nice sounds easy. Until it isn't. Matty learns that kindness is a choice, even on a hard day.
Feelings Are Okay
Feelings Are Okay
Happy. Sad. Angry. Scared. Matty has them all. And he'll show your child that every single feeling is okay.
Matty & The Missing Crayon
Matty & The Missing Crayon
The green crayon is gone. Matty checks under the table. Behind the couch. Even inside his shoes. What he finds is a little slobbery — and a lot wonderful.
Friends Are Fun
Friends Are Fun
The first hello is the hardest part. Matty's been there. He figured it out. So will your child.
Benny's Big Balloon
Benny's Big Balloon
Today is Benny's big day. When things don't go as planned, Matty learns what it really means to show up for someone else.
Find the story for this moment
Feelings & Emotions
For when the feelings are bigger than the words. Matty knows. He's been there.
Kindness & Friendship
For the sharing, the sorry, and the 'you're my best friend.' Matty's figuring it out too.
Daily Routines
For bedtime, morning chaos, and everything in between. Small moments. Big lessons.
Brave Moments
For the first day, the big try, the scared-but-doing-it-anyway. Matty checked inside his shoes. He still went.
Big Transitions
New baby. New school. Big changes. There's a story for this moment.
Early Reader
Simple words. Real lessons. Perfect for the just-starting readers.
Parents know Matty. Now their kids do too.
"My daughter asked me to read it three nights in a row. She said 'that's MY Matty.'"
— Sarah M., Austin TX
"Finally, a book that talks about feelings without being preachy. My son got it immediately."
— David K., Chicago IL
"I use these in my pre-K classroom. The kids love finding themselves in the story."
— Ms. Torres, Brooklyn NY
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