For parents and carers
How the books are made, and why. Every choice comes from looking at what children enjoy colouring and what works for little hands.
Why bold & easy
Thick, clear lines
Bold outlines and big spaces are great for little hands that are still learning to hold a crayon.
A mix of detail
A few very simple pages, lots of medium ones and a few busier scenes, so there's something for every age from 4 to 8.
Pattern pages
Each book has two pattern pages inspired by the character's home. Lots of children find repeating patterns relaxing to colour.
No wrong way
A purple capybara is fine with us. We never ask children to stay inside the lines.
Three activity levels
Activity pages carry a badge in the corner, so you can pick the right one for your child.
Trace & colour
The whole character is drawn in big dotted lines to trace first, then colour in.
Finish the picture
The character is there, with a few dotted friends or objects to trace and space to add more.
Draw your own
A big empty space and a prompt, like "What's in Fanak's den?", for children to fill with their own ideas.
Real animals, real places
Each book stays true to its animal's real home. Capi's pages are full of Pantanal plants and birds, and Fanak's have Sahara dunes, acacias and jerboas. A map at the front shows children where each friend lives.
Friendly, always
No villains, no predators and no chasing. Just five friends having a good day, and later visiting each other.
Questions
Which pens and crayons work best?
Crayons, colouring pencils and felt tips all work. Every picture has a blank page behind it, but very wet markers can still mark the next sheet, so slip a piece of card underneath to be safe.
Which age is it for?
Ages 4 to 8. Younger children can start with the simple scenes and the trace pages; older ones will enjoy the busier scenes and the draw-your-own pages.
Do the books need to be coloured in order?
No. Each book is about one friend and works on its own, so you can start with whichever animal your child likes best. The friends pop up in each other's books too, so there's a nice surprise when you collect more than one.
Can my child's picture go in the gallery?
The Club Gallery is coming later, once the books are out. We'll explain here how to take part when it opens.
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Last updated: 11 November 2026
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