Spencer's First Friend
Spencer Field Mouse wants a friend, but new moments feel big. With Austin Turtle’s Brave Plan 3, Spencer learns to look, breathe, and use words—then discovers that one small brave step can grow a real friendship.
Settle in with Austin.
These stories help you keep walking through Austin's world one gentle page at a time.
You are still in Austin's part of Hawkins Hollow.
This visit should feel: curious, comfortable, gently invited
More to explore with Austin
The Sharing Acorn
Brandon Rabbit finds a perfect acorn and wants to keep it, but Spencer Field Mouse is hungry. With Austin Turtle’s Share-Heart 3, Brandon learns to notice the need, ask what is fair, and share with joy.
Alice's Underground Party
Alice Mole plans a cozy underground party, then realizes Callen Crow was left out. With Austin Turtle’s Include-All 3, she learns to check the circle, say the truth, and make it right—turning a mistake into a warmer welcome.
When Callen Said Sorry
Callen Crow loves jokes, but one surprise splash hurts Austin Turtle. With the Real Sorry 3, Callen learns to say sorry, name what he did, and ask how to fix it—then proves his apology through patience, consent, and changed behavior.
The New Animals in the Hollow
Kaydence and Asher Chipmunk are new to Hawkins Hollow, and the first hello feels big. With the Welcome Plan 3, the friends learn to offer a soft hello, give space, and help with practical steps until the Hollow begins to feel warm, safe, and welcoming.
Taking Turns at the Pond
Brandon Rabbit and Lex Hedgehog both want first turn at the pond. With Austin Turtle’s Turn-Stone 3, they learn to hold a turn stone, wait with a job, and switch with kind words so everyone can feel calm, fair, and included.
Callen's New Baby Brother
Callen Crow is proud to welcome baby Bentley, but the first hello becomes too big and loud. With the Gentle-Helper 3, the friends learn to slow their bodies, whisper softly, and take turns helping so Bentley’s welcome can feel tender, safe, and full of love.
Aralynn Fox's Promise
Aralynn Fox promises to help Spencer Field Mouse, but a shiny new distraction pulls at her attention. With the Promise-First 3, she learns to say it clear, do it first, and say “done”—discovering that trust can shine brighter than treasure.
The Thank You Trail
Lex Hedgehog wakes with a warm, glowy feeling but cannot remember who helped him. With the Thank-You Trail 3, he follows a winding pebble path, names each kindness, and discovers that clear gratitude can make the whole Hollow feel brighter.
Aralynn Fox Feels Left Out
When everyone talks at once, Aralynn Fox feels left out and Spencer Field Mouse feels unheard. With the Team-Plan 3, the friends learn one voice, one job, and check it works—turning a wobbly idea into a safe helper for the Hollow.
The Forgiveness Garden
Callen Crow’s surprise caw scares Spencer Field Mouse, and the hurt lingers like a poky burr. With the Forgiveness Garden 3, Spencer learns to say how he felt, hear an apology, and choose a small repair—without being rushed to forgive.
The Compliment Chain
Kaydence Chipmunk feels droopy and unseen. With the Compliment Chain 3, the Hawkins Hollow friends learn to say a name, notice something true, and link kind words together until Kaydence feels lighter, seen, and connected.
Austin’s Quiet Day
Austin Turtle needs a quiet day, but Brandon Rabbit wants to play right now. With the Quiet Together 3, they learn to name a need, ask to stay close quietly, and choose a calm watch job so boundaries and friendship can fit side by side.
The Secret Keeper
Brandon Rabbit has a surprise for Austin Turtle, and Callen Crow wants to keep it safe. When a tiny chick wanders near danger, Callen uses the Secret Sort 3 to learn that surprises can wait—but safety is always a tell.
Playing Fair at the Fair
Fair day brings games, ribbons, and big excitement to Hawkins Hollow. With the Fair Play 3, the friends learn to take turns, use kind words, and be good sports so winning, losing, and trying again can all stay safe and fun.
The Helping Paws Club
The Hawkins Hollow friends want to help, but Brandon’s quick reach makes Spencer feel unsafe. With the Ask-First Help 3, the Helping Paws Club learns to notice, ask first, and help safely—or accept “no thank you.”
The Berry Basket Truth
Aralynn Fox wants snack time to look perfect, but a cracked berry basket makes a messy surprise in Spencer Field Mouse’s tidy pouch. With the Truth + Repair 3, she learns to say the true thing, say “I’m sorry,” and help fix it.
The Kindness Competition
Brandon Rabbit and Lex Hedgehog turn helping into a kindness contest, but points make their good intentions feel rushed and grabby. With the Real Kindness 3, they learn to notice people, ask first, and help their way.
The Buddy System
Lex Hedgehog wants an adventure to the blackberry bushes, but Spencer Field Mouse feels wiggly near the edge. With the Buddy System 3, they learn to stay where buddies can see, call “Buddy!” and stop, and return to a trusted grown-up if needed.
The Friendship Recipe
Alice Mole makes a friendship recipe, but when Spencer Field Mouse’s seed pouch spills, the list becomes a real-life test. With the Friendship Recipe 3, the friends learn kind words, noticing feelings, and asking before helping.
Spencer’s Big Feelings
Spencer Field Mouse has a day when everything feels too much. With Austin Turtle’s Calm Plan 3 and Alice Mole’s gentle support, he learns to stop and breathe, name what feels big, and choose one small next step.
Brandon’s Wiggly Worries
Brandon Rabbit’s feet will not stop hopping because his worry will not stop talking. With Austin Turtle’s Worry Words 3, he learns to stop his feet, name the worry, and ask for a plan—one gust at a time.
Callen’s Jealous Feathers
Callen Crow feels hot and prickly when Brandon Rabbit gets the attention he wanted. With Austin Turtle’s Jealousy Switch 3, Callen learns to name jealousy, say one kind thing, and ask for a turn.
The Sad Day
Austin Turtle has a sad day, and his friends want to make it better too fast. With Aleea Caracara’s Sad Feelings 3, they learn to stop and stay, name sadness, and sit close or give space.
Alice Mole Feels Left Out
Alice Mole sees Brandon Rabbit and Aralynn Fox together and feels left out. With Austin Turtle’s Left-Out Words 3, she learns to stop and check, say “I feel left out,” and ask to join or ask why.
Austin Turtle and the Sight Word Challenge
Austin Turtle likes to read slowly and carefully, but a little book contains tiny words that keep returning. With Aleea Caracara beside him, Austin carries the words to the gate and garden and learns that some words can become quick-known sight words.
Aralynn Fox’s Word Family Discovery
Aralynn Fox loves finding patterns, but a mixed basket of little words needs more than a quick guess. With Aleea Caracara beside her, Aralynn follows clues through Cobb Farm and discovers that word families share the same ending.
The Summary Mystery
Austin Turtle follows a windy red barn gate mystery and learns that a good summary keeps the heart of a story without carrying every extra detail.
Austin Turtle's Alphabetical Trail
Austin Turtle follows a mixed-up basket trail through Hawkins Hollow and learns that first letters—not favorites—help names and objects line up in alphabetical order.
Lex's Trying Again After a Mistake
Lex Hedgehog carries one small mistake into bedtime. A slow walk with Austin Turtle helps him let the bent twig—and the unfinished feeling—rest by the willow root until tomorrow.
Austin Turtle’s Independence Day Quilt Square
Austin Turtle carries one handmade quilt square through a warm Hawkins Hollow Independence Day afternoon and discovers that freedom can be bright, careful, quiet, and welcoming.
Keep the walk going
Austin's adventures often begin with Kaydence nearby. You might enjoy spending a little time with Kaydence, too.
Where would you like to wander next?
Choose the next stop that feels easiest to step into.