Sadie, the Story Lady

Some stories remind us that even life’s biggest challenges can lead to something beautiful. Uno & the Way He Found Home by Brittany Petish tells the heartwarming true story of a Canada goose who found friendship, belonging, and family despite losing the ability to fly. 🪿 Meet Uno Uno was…

So much of nature’s magic happens quietly. A squirrel finds comfort in hiding a nut. A seed waits patiently for spring. A small animal slowly finds its strength again. In Jack and the Hidden Seeds by Brittany Petish, children meet a rescued gray squirrel whose journey from injury to recovery…

Some animals blend quietly into the world around them. Others are impossible not to notice. That was Carmine—the star of Carmine the Coyote of the Night by Brittany Petish. With fur as dark as midnight and bright curious eyes, Carmine became known for wandering along the edges of neighborhoods at…

Some stories arrive quietly… and stay with you. Bob and the Season of Waiting by Brittany Petish tells the story of Bob, a real Ruby-throated Hummingbird whose journey is full of movement, stillness, and hope. Bob is tiny, bright, and fast—built for the sky. Like all hummingbirds, she spends her…