โ˜€๏ธ Smiling Sun

Children's author. Gentle read-aloud stories for ages 5โ€“8.

Smiling Sun

About Smiling Sun

Smiling Sun's stories began at bedtime. His children enjoyed them so much that he decided to share them with other families, too.

Inspired by his children and the questions, laughter and adventures they bring into everyday life, he writes gentle, read-aloud stories for children ages 5โ€“8. Drawing on what he has learned through family, work and real-world experience, he weaves simple values into his stories: friendship, kindness, courage, curiosity, honesty and making thoughtful choices.

He hopes his books become part of your family's bedtime, too.

๐Ÿ“š Books

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Ruby and Titu

Ages 5โ€“8 ยท by Smiling Sun

A fresh, gentle retelling of the tortoise and the hare: a warm bedtime story about patience, saying sorry and making things right.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Free printables for young readers

Coloring pages, worksheets and games to enjoy after the story.

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