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Felix the Fox Collection

Gentle adventures from the Whispering Woods — stories of courage, friendship, and resilience for children, and for the adults who read beside them.

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  • "Soft blue glow of a television lighting a cozy living room during a winter evening, symbolizing the comforting ritual of holiday movies."

    Borrowed Light: The Holiday Movies That Raised Me

    Some lights only appear in winter—the gentle glow of a television in a quiet living room, the warmth of stories that return each December. From A Charlie Brown Christmas to It’s a Wonderful Life, these films became emotional lifelines, rituals, and companions through lonely seasons. A tender reflection on memory, comfort, and the borrowed light that helps us…

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  • A quiet, dimly lit room with an empty chair, symbolizing reflection, presence, and unspoken emotional struggle.

    Don’t Answer Too Fast

    A quiet reflection on hidden battles, presence, and the danger of answering “I’m good” when the truth needs more room.

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  • "Felix the Fox and friends sharing heartfelt gifts in a snowy forest clearing during the Winter Swap."

    The Great Whispering Woods Winter Swap

    Winter arrives with a gentle hush in the Whispering Woods as Felix and his friends create a new tradition: the Winter Swap. Each creature brings a gift made from the heart—Piper’s song, Maple’s treats, Bramble’s handmade mittens, and Felix’s time and warmth. Together they learn that the most meaningful gifts aren’t bought; they’re shared. A…

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  • A rustic cast-iron skillet filled with sautéed cabbage and sliced smoked sausage, steaming gently over a wooden table — a cozy, budget-friendly winter meal for two.

    The Quiet Alchemy of Stretching What Remains

    There’s a quiet kind of magic in taking what’s left and turning it into something sustaining. This humble sausage and cabbage skillet honors the art of stretching leftovers — and the deeper emotional work of transforming what remains into something warm, comforting, and enough.

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  • "Warm kitchen counter with simple ingredients—flour, water, and rising dough—beside a steaming pot, symbolizing the ceremony of making something out of nothing."

    The Ceremony of Making Something Out of Nothing

    There is a quiet ceremony in every kitchen where someone learns to make something out of nothing. This is not just survival—it’s creativity, resilience, and a testament to the genius born from scarcity. From barbecue to bread, from stews to stretching a single meal across days, the act of creating enough becomes an art form.…

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  • A bright cartoon forest with soft morning light and a clear woodland path, used as the background for the story "Why Felix Always Checks on His Friends

    Why Felix Always Checks on His Friends

    Felix the Fox feels a quiet tug in his heart and senses that someone in the Whispering Woods needs him. As he visits Maple, Bramble, and Piper, Felix learns that kindness isn’t about fixing things—it’s about noticing. A tender story reminding us that we all shine brighter when someone truly sees us.

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