Hawthorn Quill Chronicles

Episode 4: Adventures by the Riverbank with Special Guest Eliza Thorncroft 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...

Episode 3 - The Festival Of Empty Baskets In this week's tale, we travel to a quaint village in the Alsace region of France, where the villagers prepares for a spring fete called the Festival of Empty Baskets. Through this gentle story, The Festival of Empty Baskets reminds us that even the smallest offerings shared can make even the most difficult moments of scarcity, that much more brighter. Abo...

Episode 2 - Welcome, Little Ones In this week's tale, we return to the peaceful woodlands of Hedgerow Hollows, where the Holloway bunny family awaits a joyful event - the birth of their bunny twins. Beneath the roots of an old hedgerow, their cozy burrow glows with warmth and anticipation as neighbours gather to celebrate the arrival of two tiny lives. Through this gentle story, Welcome, Little On...

Episode 1: Introducing Arthur and the Kingswell Trio Welcome to the very first episode of our storytelling podcast! In this cozy tales, you'll meet Arthur and the Kingswell Trio - a family of bears who live in a warm and whimsical woodland home. This gentle introduction sets the stage for the adventures and friendships that await in pictures books and our select episodes to come. Perfect for child...

Welcome to the Hawthorn Quill Chronicles Storytelling Podcas t, produced by Canadian indie press Hawthorn Quill Publishing. Each week, we’ll share gentle stories for children, families, and anyone who loves the magic of storytelling. Our first full tale, Arthur and the Kingswell Trio , arrives on Wednesday, October 8th . Subscribe today so you don’t miss it! Perfect for: bedtime listening, family...