Dear little one,

Hello.

My name is Grandpa Wise. I am an owl, and I am very old. I have seen the whole world twice — once with my eyes open, and once in my dreams.

This letter is for you. Not for anyone else. Look at the top — that is your name, little one. A letter with your name on it is a small kind of magic. Keep it somewhere safe. You'll see why one day.

Now. There are some friends I would like you to meet, because you will be hearing from all of us.

Nanna Bell is the traveller. She has a suitcase, a kind heart, and no plans to ever stop exploring. Every month she goes somewhere new in the world, and every month she writes to tell you what she found there.

Foxy Loxy is the clever one. She carries a little notebook everywhere and writes down secrets, puzzles, and questions. She will hide things in your letters. It is your job to find them.

Judy Dog is the brave one. She runs first and thinks second, which gets her into trouble, and also into adventures. Where Judy goes, stories happen.

Luma is the quiet one. She is a young owl, and she notices things nobody else notices — small things, beautiful things. She and I like to sit together and watch the stars.

And me? I mostly stay home in my tree. I read the letters when they come back, and I write to you when there is something worth saying.

Here is how it works, little one. Each month, an envelope will arrive with your name on it. Inside will be a new country, a new story, a new puzzle from Foxy Loxy, and a new keepsake for your collection. You never know exactly when it will come. That is part of it. Checking the letterbox is part of the adventure.

Welcome to our world, little one. We are very glad you're in it.

P.S. — Nanna Bell is already packing her suitcase. I am not allowed to tell you where she is going. But I will say this: bring your imagination.