The Resilience Crew Adventures
Book Series
Welcome to Sunny Hollow!In the heart of a magical forest, where the trees sparkle and streams hum gentle tunes, lies Sunny Hollow – a place full of wonder and friendship. This is where The Resilience Crew lives, a team of best friends who love adventures, laughter, and learning how to tackle big feelings together. No matter what challenges they face, The Resilience Crew is always there to help each other, and now they’re so excited to meet you!
About The Resilience Crew
'The Resilience Crew Adventures' is a heartwarming and enchanting children's book series set in the magical forest of Sunny Hollow. Featuring a lovable cast of animal friends, each story introduces young readers to essential life skills like emotional regulation, authenticity, creativity, courage and more. The Resilience Crew – Kian the Lion, Phoenix the Monkey, Xenia the Zebra, Finlay the Fox, Oshy the Squirrel and Josh the Owl – embark on exciting adventures that teach them how to overcome challenges, embrace their unique strengths, and grow together as a team.Through whimsical storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and memorable lessons, the series helps children develop important emotional skills in a fun and accessible way. From calming inner storms to celebrating authenticity, each tale inspires young readers to navigate their own feelings and friendships with kindness, confidence, and resilience.Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading, 'The Resilience Crew Adventures' is a delightful blend of fun, friendship, and emotional growth that will inspire and captivate young readers! Books also include practical tips and valuable resources for parents to support their child's emotional growth and wellbeing!
Kian the Lion
Kian the Lion is the loudest roarer in Sunny Hollow. He is kind, smart, and always full of energy and big ideas.
Phoenix the Monkey
Wise and kind, Phoenix the Monkey is the calm peacemaker who always knows how to help.
Finlay the Fox
Clever and curious, Finlay the Fox is the group’s go-to adventurer and problem-solver.
Xenia the Zebra
With her rainbow mane and creative spirit, Xenia the Zebra shows that being yourself is the best way to shine.
Oshy the Squirrel
Cheerful and full of energy, Oshy the Squirrel loves making his friends laugh and feel supported.
Josh the Owl
Thoughtful and wise, Josh the Owl always has a map or idea to guide the crew through tricky situations.
Kian the Lion and the Game of Roar
'Kian the Lion and the Game of Roar' is the first book of the series. Kian creates an exciting new game called 'Roar Tag' and can't wait to share it with his friends. But when he loses, his frustration feels as big as a storm, making it hard to stay calm. With the help of Phoenix the Monkey, Kian learns a magical technique called 'Storm Breathing' to tame his big emotions, just like calming a wild storm. Through this adventure, Kian discovers that with a deep breath and a little pause, he can find his calm centre and rejoin the fun. A heartwarming story about self-regulation and the power of mindfulness for kids!Watch this space as the Crew is getting ready for their second adventure!
A Note to Parents & Carers from the Heart of the Forest
Welcome to a book series that’s more than just a bedtime story, it’s a toolkit for resilience – wrapped in magic and adventure.
Between the glowing mushrooms and fluttering butterflies, these tales teach life’s most valuable lessons: emotional regulation, self-belief, authenticity, boundaries, intuition, and so much more. Each story is designed to spark meaningful conversations with your little ones, planting seeds for them to grow into resilient, emotionally healthy individuals, free to embrace life without the weight of unresolved struggles.
As you read together, you won’t just be exploring a magical world, you’ll also be strengthening the bond you share. After all, we as parents have so much to learn too: about guiding, supporting, and growing alongside our children. Because just like fireflies light up the darkest nights, these lessons illuminate not only their path, but ours as well.
Enjoy the journey – you’re building resilience and connection, one story at a time!
About Kika Degani
I am many things, but first and foremost, I am Kian's mum, a role that has been the greatest and most challenging adventure of my life. Beyond motherhood, I am a devoted lover of Mother Nature, with a PhD in Ecology and years of experience as an academic. I’m also the co-founder of a Community Interest Company dedicated to improving mental health through connection and somatic practices! I’m also a Burner, a dancer, and a big believer in the healing power of community!
The idea for this book emerged from a deeply personal journey, a realisation that I still have so much to learn about self-awareness, boundaries, listening to my intuition, authenticity, and so much more. Reflecting on how my parents’ lack of awareness shaped challenges I’ve struggled to overcome, I was inspired to do better for my child and to help others learn, too. Teaching children these foundational lessons can profoundly shape who they become and how they navigate life’s challenges. My hope is that these books contribute to nurturing a generation of emotionally resilient, empowered adults.While all stories are entirely fictional, the characters and their antics are inspired by my son Kian and his real-life friends. Yes, they really are this awesome, and yes, their names are the same (with permission, obviously!). Any resemblance to actual events is.. probably not a coincidence!A note on the illustrations: Every image in this book was lovingly crafted by me on Canva with the help of AI. While it was a tough decision, I embraced the opportunity to create art that otherwise would not have been possible for me. I am incredibly grateful for this tool but want to give a heartfelt salute to all the talented illustrators out there! You have my admiration and respect!With love, Kika.
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