Stories That Spark Joy

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Scribble & Read Studios publishes picture books that help little ones feel calm, curious and brave, written and illustrated one page at a time.

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Find us in stores…

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and in many more online retailers.

Our Books

Every title is written to be read aloud, together and to leave a little something behind even when the story ends.

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Mumu – With my breath I can Play Sport

Through the ups and downs of playing sport, Mumu discovers how mindful breathing can help her face challenges, steady herself and find her confidence, one slow, gentle breath at a time.

Children's book titled 'Mumu: with my breath, I can be in nature.' Features a cartoon illustration of a smiling, blushing, brown dog with a small black spider on its head, set in a grassy outdoor scene with blue sky and white clouds.

Mumu – With my breath I can Lose and Win

Mumu discovers how mindful breathing can help her manage her emotions when winning and losing, celebrate others and learn what it means to be a good teammate, one slow, gentle breath at a time

Mumu – With my breath I can be in Nature

Mumu discovers how mindful breathing can help her stay calm around creepy crawlies, move through her fears and find the courage to enjoy the natural world around her, one slow, gentle breath at a time.

Colorful children's book titled 'Daisy's Painting Adventures: The Clown' by Rainie Gadston, illustrated with a girl holding a paintbrush and palette, surrounded by paint splashes and a small clown character.

Daisy’s magical paintings come to life, whisking her into the worlds she creates. In her very first adventure, she finds herself in a field of hungry horses whose hay has mysteriously disappeared! Can Daisy help them find it?

Daisy’s Painting Adventures

Children's book with the title "Nothing Ever Happens" and an illustration of a young girl with curly hair in pigtails, wearing glasses and a backpack, looking up with a bored expression.

Estefani thinks the journey to school is terribly boring, she’d much rather scroll through her phone and see what everyone else is doing. But today, all sorts of extraordinary things are happening around her… if only she’d look up.

Nothing Ever Happens

Where to buy Mumu books

Go directly to the sites below and purchase the Mumu books

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Currently our other books are not yet available via these sites until 2027

Hear from one of our authors

Why Grace writes Mumu Books

A woman with curly, light brown hair and hoop earrings is smiling and holding a children's book titled 'MUMU.' The book has an illustration of a happy dog holding a soccer ball on the cover, with a background of clouds and grass.

As a mother of two young children, I see every day how overwhelming the world can feel for little minds. Through my own journey with mindfulness, meditation, and silent retreats, I discovered that one of the greatest tools we already possess is our breath.
I've begun sharing these simple breathing techniques with my children, and I've been amazed by how naturally they use them to calm themselves, solve problems, and face challenges with confidence. Watching them reconnect with themselves inspired me to write these stories, so other families can discover that same quiet strength together.