The Woodland Secret children's book by Woodland Wonder Tales displayed in a celebratory flat lay with autumn leaves, pinecones, woodland figurines and fairy lights

Book 3 Is Here: Introducing The Woodland Secret

We have been waiting to say these words for a long time: Book 3 is here.

After months of writing, illustrating, testing, and refining, The Woodland Secret — the third adventure in the Woodland Wonder Tales series — is now available as an instant PDF download. And we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

If you've been following Hariët the Hedgehog and Finnigan the Fox since the beginning, you know that each book in this series is a little different from the last. Book 1 was a story of friendship. Book 2 was a story of courage. Book 3 is a story of mystery — and it's the most layered, most rewarding entry in the series yet.

What Is The Woodland Secret?

Something is hidden in the heart of the forest. Hariët notices it first — a small detail that doesn't quite fit, a question that won't leave her alone. Finnigan is sceptical, but as the evidence mounts, even he can't deny that something unusual is going on.

Together, they set out to uncover the truth. What they discover will change how they see their woodland home — and each other.

The Woodland Secret is a woodland mystery for young readers aged 3–7. It features the beloved characters from the earlier books, introduces some wonderful new woodland inhabitants, and hides secrets in its illustrations that reward careful looking and re-reading.

Why We Made This Book

We make Woodland Wonder Tales books because we believe that children deserve stories that are genuinely beautiful, genuinely engaging, and genuinely respectful of their intelligence and imagination.

We believe that woodland and nature themes connect children to the real world in ways that matter — building curiosity, empathy, and a sense of wonder that will serve them throughout their lives. We believe that a great children's book is a gift that keeps giving — one that children return to again and again, discovering something new each time.

The Woodland Secret is our most ambitious attempt yet to create that kind of book. We hope it becomes a treasured part of your family's reading life.

What's Inside

Here's what you can expect from Book 3:

  • A genuine mystery — pitched perfectly for young readers, with clues hidden in both the text and the illustrations
  • Rich, atmospheric illustrations — deeper and more layered than the earlier books, with hidden details that reward re-reading
  • Beloved characters — Hariët and Finnigan at their best, with new dimensions revealed by the challenges they face
  • New woodland characters — inhabitants of the forest who have been glimpsed in earlier books and now step into the light
  • Themes of curiosity, trust, and friendship — woven naturally into an engaging narrative
  • Vocabulary that stretches and rewards — slightly more sophisticated than the earlier books, making it an excellent bridge to more complex reading

How to Get Your Copy

The Woodland Secret is available now as an instant PDF download. Purchase, download, and print at home or at a local print shop — your copy can be in your hands within minutes.

The PDF is formatted for easy home printing and produces a beautiful, high-quality book that children will love to hold and read. Print multiple copies — one for home, one for grandparents, one for the classroom.

New to the Series? Start Here

If you're discovering Woodland Wonder Tales for the first time through Book 3, welcome! We're so glad you're here. The books can be read independently, but the experience is richest if you start at the beginning:

All three books are available as instant PDF downloads, making them accessible to families anywhere in the world.

Free Resources to Celebrate the Launch

To celebrate the launch of Book 3, we're sharing some free resources that complement the story beautifully:

And if you'd like to go deeper into the world of Book 3, read our reading guide and sneak peek for discussion questions, hidden picture activities, and ideas for extending the story beyond the page.

Share the Magic

If you read The Woodland Secret with your child and love it, we'd be so grateful if you shared it with another family. Word of mouth is how independent children's books find their readers — and every recommendation makes a real difference.

Tag us in your reading photos, share your child's reactions, and let us know what they thought the secret was before they found out. We love hearing from the families who read our books.

What's Next for Woodland Wonder Tales

We're not ready to share details yet — but the woodland world is far from finished. Hariët and Finnigan have more adventures ahead of them, and the forest still has secrets to reveal. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, explore our blog for woodland activities, reading tips, and behind-the-scenes content. Some recent favourites:

Thank You

Most of all, thank you. Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing our books with your children. Thank you for being part of the Woodland Wonder Tales family.

Every book we make is made for you — for the families who believe that a great story is one of the best gifts you can give a child. We hope The Woodland Secret lives up to that belief.

Now go and discover what the woodland is hiding. 🌲🔍

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