Stories created by Daniel Jacob Read

Every great story begins with a little magic.

Welcome to the creative home of Bumblebrook. Dream up adventures, shape beautiful books, and preserve the story behind every story.

THE COLLECTION

Stories from Bumblebrook

Bernard the Dragon Who Stole Everyone's Pillows illustrated scene
Book One

Bernard the Dragon Who Stole Everyone's Pillows

A gentle dragon, a mountain of missing pillows, and a village that discovers the magic of kindness.

Draft · AI-assisted
Oliver the Sleepy Giant illustrated scene
Book Two

Oliver the Sleepy Giant

When Snoring Hill wakes up, Bumblebrook meets its biggest—and sleepiest—new friend.

Draft · AI-assisted
The Great Floating Birthday Cake Disaster illustrated scene
Book Three

The Great Floating Birthday Cake Disaster

A tiny wizard's birthday spell sends the entire village floating into the moonlit sky.

Draft · AI-assisted
The Moonlight Lantern Parade illustrated scene
New Adventure

The Moonlight Lantern Parade

When the moon vanishes before the annual parade, the children discover a very unusual birthday cake.

New AI-assisted story
The glowing village of Bumblebrook at sunset
Small Town · Big Hearts · Brighter Tomorrows