Sophie Mouse finds a four-leaf clover, but the luck she expects does not arrive.
While painting in Clio’s Clover patch, Sophie spots the rare little plant and feels sure something wonderful will happen. Instead, things keep going wrong. She spills paint, misses out on fun daydreams, and forgets an adventure she planned with Hattie. Is the clover really unlucky, or is Sophie paying too much attention to every mishap?
This gentle chapter book gives beginning readers a small mystery wrapped in everyday feelings. With art, friendship, forest life, and illustrations throughout, Sophie’s clover troubles offer a warm story about expectations, disappointment, and finding your way through a run of bad luck.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
A New Friend; The Emerald Berries; Forget-Me-Not Lake; Looking for Winston
By
Poppy Green
Welcome to Silverlake Forest, where the clever and kind Sophie Mouse lives with all her woodland friends! This special collection brings together four of Sophie's best adventures, perfect for you if you're just starting to read chapter books.
You'll meet Sophie as she makes a wonderful new friend, then join her on a thrilling search for rare and shimmering emerald berries. Dive into the fun as Sophie learns to swim at sunny Forget-Me-Not Lake, and help her and her pals build an amazing fort at Butterfly Brook. With easy-to-read words and charming pictures on almost every page, these stories are packed with friendship, discovery, and the magic of nature. Get ready for hours of gentle fun with Sophie Mouse!
6-8 Years
512 Pages
Silverlake Forest is full of snow, and Sophie Mouse and her friends are ready to play. But their winter fun accidentally wakes Pippa, a hedgehog who was supposed to be hibernating.
Pippa is sleepy and grumpy at first. Sophie, Hattie, and Owen try to show her why winter can be wonderful, from skating on the pond to sledding down hills and building snow animals. Soon Pippa discovers there is plenty to enjoy, but being awake in winter may bring a problem of its own.
This cozy early chapter book introduces young readers to winter activities and the idea of hibernation through a friendly animal story. Gentle humor and frequent illustrations make it a warm pick for cold-weather reading.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
The perfect green for Sophie’s painting grows deep in the forest, far beyond the places she knows.
When Sophie Mouse hears about emerald berries that can make a beautiful art color, she cannot stop thinking about them. The berries are found only in Weedsnag Way, a part of the forest that feels distant and scary, but Sophie talks her best friend Hattie Frog into coming along. Their search soon becomes more adventurous than expected when the two friends lose their way.
This early chapter book blends a gentle forest quest with creativity, friendship, and a small test of courage. Short chapters, frequent illustrations, and a cozy animal world make it well suited for beginning readers who are ready for a little suspense without anything too frightening.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
A New Friend; The Emerald Berries; Forget-Me-Not Lake
By
Poppy Green
Silverlake Forest opens with three gentle adventures in one inviting bind-up.
Meet Sophie Mouse as she returns to school, welcomes a new classmate, searches for special emerald berries, and visits Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends. Each story follows Sophie through a small but meaningful challenge, from being brave about someone new to discovering what makes her special.
Designed for beginning chapter book readers, this collection offers easy-to-read language, friendly animal characters, and illustrations on almost every page. It is a welcoming way for young readers to step into the Sophie Mouse series and enjoy friendship, forest adventures, and growing confidence across three complete stories.
6-8 Years
384 Pages
A New Friend; The Emerald Berries; Forget-Me-Not Lake; Looking for Winston; The Maple Festival; Winter's No Time to Sleep!; The Clover Curse; A Surprise Visitor; The Great Big Paw Print; It's Raining, It's Pouring
By
Poppy Green
Pack your bags for a long stay in Silverlake Forest. This special collection brings together the first ten adventures of Sophie Mouse and her best friends as they explore their beautiful woodland home.
You will get to join Sophie, Hattie Frog, and Owen Snake for all kinds of exciting firsts. Dive into the cool waters of Forget-Me-Not Lake to learn how to swim, hunt for rare emerald berries, welcome a surprise visitor, and investigate a giant, mysterious paw print. Whether they are preparing for the festive Maple Festival or trying to break a tricky clover curse, there is always something new happening in the forest.
With ten full stories packed into one collection, you have a whole season of woodland mysteries, school days, and fun discoveries waiting for you. Get ready to meet all the animal neighbors and see why life in Silverlake Forest is never boring.
6-8 Years
1280 Pages
The Great Big Paw Print; It's Raining, It's Pouring; The Mouse House; Journey to the Crystal Cave
By
Poppy Green
Four Sophie Mouse adventures gather into one cozy collection for readers who are ready to spend more time in Silverlake Forest.
In these stories, Sophie and her friends discover an enormous paw print, prepare for stormy weather, face jealous feelings at a birthday party, and follow the wonder of a mysterious crystal cave. Each adventure is gentle, short-chapter friendly, and filled with the small surprises of forest life.
This collection is a strong pick for beginning readers who enjoy animal friends, easy-to-follow plots, and illustrations throughout. The stories offer mystery, weather, feelings, and discovery while keeping the tone warm and reassuring for children ages six to eight.
6-8 Years
512 Pages
Spring has come to Silverlake Forest, and Sophie Mouse is ready to go back to school. She loves seeing her classmates again, and a new student sounds exciting until Owen walks in. Owen is a snake, and suddenly everyone is afraid to sit near him, play with him, or even say hello.
Sophie has heard scary things about snakes too, but she also knows what it feels like to want a friend. As she watches Owen being left out, she has to decide whether to follow the crowd or give someone new a chance.
The first Sophie Mouse adventure is a gentle, thoughtful early chapter book about friendship, kindness, and looking past first impressions. Illustrations throughout help young readers settle into the world of Silverlake Forest.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Sophie Mouse is happy to help when she meets a ladybug planning a surprise party in Silverlake Forest. The ladybug needs errands done in town, and Sophie is sure she can remember what to get.
But by the time Sophie reaches town, the list has slipped right out of her mind. With a party to prepare and a surprise depending on her, Sophie turns to her friends for help. Together they must puzzle out what is needed before the celebration begins.
This cheerful early chapter book mixes friendship, problem solving, and party fun in a gentle woodland setting. Young readers will enjoy Sophie’s good intentions, her forgetful moment, and the teamwork that follows.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Fall has arrived in Silverlake Forest, and Sophie Mouse is ready for the Maple Festival.
Her mother is baking maple treats for a festival stand, and Sophie is thrilled to help. Once they arrive, the forest is full of games, rides, and excitement. But then Sophie notices a problem: no one is visiting her mother’s bake stand. If the treats are going to be enjoyed, Sophie will need to think quickly and use her artistic talents to draw attention.
This warm early chapter book combines family, creativity, food, and fall festival fun. With simple language and illustrations throughout, it gives young readers a cheerful story about helping out and solving a problem with imagination.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Hattie Frog has a quiet voice, but she also has a big wish: to try out for a play at Oak Hollow Theater.
Sophie is surprised when her shy friend decides to audition, but she is ready to help Hattie practice and cheer her on. When Hattie earns a role, the excitement turns into worry. Being chosen is one thing. Standing onstage in front of Pine Needle Grove is another.
This gentle Sophie Mouse chapter book is a reassuring story about friendship, performance nerves, and finding courage one step at a time. With a theater setting, supportive friends, and illustrations throughout, it is a strong choice for young readers who understand both wanting to shine and feeling nervous about it.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Sophie Mouse has important plans: she and her friends are going to build a top-secret fort at Butterfly Brook. Her little brother Winston wants to help, but Sophie thinks he is too young and sends him away.
Before long, Sophie realizes the fort project could use an extra helper after all. She turns back to invite Winston to join them, only to discover that he is gone. Now Sophie must search for her brother and face the worry that comes from pushing someone away too quickly.
This early chapter book blends a gentle woodland adventure with a relatable sibling problem. With easy language, warm illustrations, and a reassuring tone, it is well suited for young readers learning to navigate family, friendship, and responsibility.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
The kitchen is busy, sweet, and full of good smells when Sophie Mouse helps her mother bake.
Together they make so many treats that there is more than enough to share with a nearby village. But baked goods do not stay fresh forever, and Sophie and her mom need to figure out how to get them there in time. The simple baking day turns into a small journey with a delicious goal.
This gentle early chapter book combines family, food, sharing, and a light adventure in Sophie’s woodland world. With clear language and illustrations on nearly every page, it is an appealing choice for newly independent readers who enjoy cozy stories with a practical problem to solve.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Rain clouds are rolling toward Silverlake Forest, and Sophie Mouse has a lot more than wet whiskers to worry about.
Sophie has spent weeks getting ready for the first-ever Spring Fling. There will be games, costumes, a Lily Pad Dance, and plenty of forest fun. But just as the special day gets close, the sky turns gray and Sophie’s careful plans may be washed away.
This gentle chapter book follows Sophie as she faces a disappointing problem and looks for a creative way forward. With animal friends, cozy forest details, easy-to-read chapters, and illustrations throughout, it is a warm choice for growing readers who enjoy stories about friendship, weather, planning, and figuring things out when a day does not go as expected.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
At Forget-Me-Not Lake, everyone seems made for splashing except Sophie Mouse.
Sophie is proud to be a mouse, especially when her class starts a project about what makes each animal special. She can run quickly, squeeze into tiny spaces, and notice little things others might miss. But when her friends Hattie Frog and Owen Snake play in the water, Sophie feels left out. She cannot swim, and suddenly being a mouse does not feel quite as wonderful.
This sweet early chapter book explores friendship, self-confidence, and the hard feeling of wanting to join in. With gentle forest adventures, animal classmates, simple language, and illustrations on nearly every page, it is a reassuring read for children who are learning that every friend has different strengths.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Grab your sleeping bag and pitch a tent because it is time for a camping trip in Silverlake Forest. Sophie Mouse, Hattie Frog, and Owen Snake have packed their gear and learned how to set up their campsite. The crackling fire and fresh forest air make everything feel perfect, until the sun goes down.
Just as they settle in, strange noises start drifting through the dark trees. A gentle whispering sound seems to be coming from the deep woods. Is someone else out there, or is their imagination playing tricks on them in the dark?
Instead of hiding in their sleeping bags, these three brave friends decide they need to solve the mystery. You can tag along on their nighttime investigation as they step into the shadows to find out exactly who or what is whispering in the woods.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
A glowing cave is a hard secret to keep, especially when nobody believes you found it.
While playing hide-and-seek near Butterfly Brook, Sophie Mouse slips into the perfect hiding place and discovers something amazing: a cave that shines with crystal light. But when she tells her friends, they are sure she must have imagined it. Sophie knows what she saw, and now she is determined to prove the cave is real.
This gentle early chapter book blends woodland adventure, friendship, and a small mystery just right for newly independent readers. With Sophie’s curiosity leading the way and illustrations throughout, young readers can follow her into Silverlake Forest for a discovery that feels magical without ever becoming too scary.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Grab your paintbrushes and sketchpads. Sophie Mouse loves to draw and paint, and she has just come up with the most brilliant idea for Silverlake Forest. She is going to host the community's very first art show.
With plenty of help from her best friends Hattie Frog and Owen Snake, Sophie works hard to organize the entire event. She hangs the artwork, sets the displays, and prepares for her own beautiful pieces to be the absolute star of the night. But when the doors finally open and the guests arrive, everyone is buzzing about a completely different artist.
Someone else has submitted a masterpiece, and nobody knows who created it. You get to search for clues alongside Sophie to uncover the identity of this mystery creator and learn what it really means to share the spotlight with your friends.
6-8 Years
122 Pages
Sophie loves birthday parties: the games, the cards, the treats, and especially celebrating a friend. But at Ellie’s party, one present is hard for Sophie to smile about. Ellie receives a tiny mouse house with little dolls and furniture, the very thing Sophie has always wanted for herself.
Sophie wants to be happy for Ellie, but jealousy keeps getting in the way. As the party goes on, she has to sort through a feeling that many young readers will recognize: wanting something so badly that it becomes hard to enjoy what someone else has.
Warm, simple, and honest, this Sophie Mouse story is a gentle early chapter book about friendship, big feelings, and learning that not every wish belongs only to you.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
A tiny crash in Sophie Mouse’s yard brings a very unexpected guest.
When a baby bird learning to fly lands badly and hurts his wing, Sophie and her friends know he needs help. The little bird cannot soar yet, but with patient care and kind attention, the forest friends do what they can to make him safe and comfortable.
This gentle chapter book gives beginning readers a warm story about helping someone smaller and more fragile. The woodland setting, friendly animal characters, and illustrations on nearly every page make the story inviting for children moving into longer books, while the caring plot keeps the adventure calm, sweet, and easy to follow.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Deep in the woods, Sophie, Hattie, and Owen find a cottage that looks too charming to be forgotten.
The little house seems empty, and each friend sees something special in it. Soon they are spending their free time there, tidying, fixing, and imagining how useful the cottage could be. But then something changes. Items inside have been moved, and Sophie begins to wonder whether the cottage is truly abandoned after all.
With a cozy woodland mystery and a strong friendship thread, this early chapter book invites readers to look closely, ask questions, and think about what it means to care for a place that may belong to someone else. Gentle suspense and frequent illustrations make it a welcoming choice for growing readers.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
One paw print in Pine Needle Grove is bigger than anything Sophie Mouse and her friends have ever seen.
Sophie has spotted animal tracks before, but this print is enormous. Who could have made it? Curious and a little nervous, Sophie and her friends follow the clue through the forest, hoping to solve the mystery. Their search leads them toward a surprise that is much larger than they expected.
This early chapter book gives young readers a friendly adventure with just enough suspense to keep pages turning. With woodland animals, a mystery to investigate, and pictures throughout, it is a lively choice for children building confidence with chapter books.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Being sick does not look fun until Sophie notices how much attention her brother is getting.
When Winston comes down with the sniffles, Sophie feels sorry for him at first. Then she sees him resting at home while their parents take care of him, and jealousy sneaks in. Sophie usually likes school, but suddenly staying home seems much better. When she starts feeling under the weather herself, she begins to understand that sick days are not as wonderful as they looked.
This gentle Sophie Mouse chapter book handles sibling jealousy and everyday family feelings in a way young readers can easily recognize. Short chapters, warm humor, and frequent illustrations make it a friendly choice for ages six to eight.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Sophie Mouse has a wiggly tooth, and she is not sure she likes it.
Losing a tooth feels strange and a little scary at first. Then Sophie hears about the Tooth Fairy and the present that might appear under her pillow, and suddenly the loose tooth becomes exciting. But when Sophie does what she is supposed to do and no Tooth Fairy comes, she is left with a new mystery: did something go wrong, or is the Tooth Fairy missing?
This sweet early chapter book pairs a familiar childhood milestone with a gentle mystery. With easy language, cozy animal characters, and illustrations throughout, it is especially appealing for readers who are losing teeth or wondering what comes next.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
