16/02/2026
Feelings Town Update 🌈
We’re officially in the final stages of bringing Feelings Town to life, and it’s starting to feel very real now 💙
The illustrations are nearly complete, with just three pages left to go, which is wild to say out loud. After months of ideas, scribbles, rewrites and tweaks, we’re almost there 🖍️✨
The incredibly talented Olivia Ryles has worked so hard on this, juggling university life while pouring her heart into every single page. The care, detail and warmth she’s added to the characters is honestly amazing. You can feel the love in the artwork, and I couldn’t imagine anyone better to help build this world 🌟💙
This book is really coming together now. The characters feel alive, the settings feel cosy and safe, and it truly feels like the kind of place children will want to visit again and again 📚🏡
What makes it even more exciting is that five books are already written, with Book 1 being fully illustrated and our main focus right now. So this isn’t just one story, it’s the start of a whole world and a full series ready to grow with children over time 🚍💙
Across the series, we’ll explore different places around town, each linked to feelings, wellbeing and safe spaces to talk. You’ll meet new friends, new adventures, and lots of gentle mental health messages wrapped up in fun stories 🌳☕✨
And a little teaser…
Zac Zoom the postie doesn’t feature in Book 1, but don’t worry, you’ll meet him properly in Book 2 when the world gets even bigger and busier. Trust me, he’s worth the wait 📬💙
Here’s a look at the Feelings Town map, showing the locations we’ll be visiting throughout the different books, from cosy cafés to woods, schools and all the little wellbeing spots in between. It really helps you see how this whole town connects together 🗺️💙
The journey’s only just beginning ✨💙📚
Thank you to Clean Shield Professional for part sponsoring the book 🙂