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Perfect for Ages 3-6

Welcome to Arlo's BIG world

Funny, heartwarming picture books where little problems turn into BIG adventures.

Join Arlo in a world where yawns grow huge, ideas get bigger, and ordinary days become extraordinary.

Start with Arlo's Big Yawn!

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Arlo's Big Yawn

A bedtime delay turns into one enormous yawn, where suddenly, the whole world is getting pulled in!

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For ages 3-6 | Perfect for reading together at bedtime, in the classroom, or anytime BIG laughs are needed.

ARLO'S Big YAWN!

Sometimes big things start with a tiny moment.

Little Arlo won't go to sleep when he's told... and one huge yawn launches him into a series of chaotic surprises. Full of rhythm, imagination, and heart, this story explores:

  • Bedtime routines
  • The silliness of childhood
  • The power of imagination
  • Parent-child reading fun

A warm, laugh-out-loud read designed for ages 3-6, perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and repeat storytime sessions.

Arlo resting

About the Arlo's Big... Series

A series where little moments become BIG adventures

The Arlo's Big... series celebrates the big emotions, unexpected surprises, and playful chaos of everyday childhood. Each book follows Arlo as something small; a yawn, a thought, a mess, which grows into something wonderfully BIG.

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These books are:

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Perfect for ages 3-6

Just right for early readers and read-aloud time

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Designed for read-aloud joy

Rhythmic, rhyming text that's fun to read

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Great for parents and teachers

Supports learning and emotional development

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Packed with imagination

Vibrant illustrations and playful humor

The first adventure is Arlo's Big Yawn... and many more are on the way!

More BIG Adventures Coming Soon!

Coming Soon

Coming 2026

Coming 2026

ArloARLO'S BIG ACTIVITY ZONE

Bring Arlo's adventures home with FREE printables!

Arlo Magnetic Word Board

Tap any letter to add it to the board, then drag it to where you want. Drag a letter outside the board and let go to delete it.

`Save as Image` downloads your child's word board as a PNG they can keep.

Aria's Colouring Pages

Bring Arlo's Big Yawn to life! Perfect for ages 3-6.

Download FREE
Aria

Mateo's Word Fun

Rhyming games and read-aloud prompts for kids!

Download FREE
Mateo

Charlie's Story Time

Make bedtime stories interactive and silly!

Download FREE
Charlie

Luca's Create Your Own

Draw Arlo's next BIG adventure — what grows huge next?

Download FREE
Luca

Meet Arlo's Friends!

Dive into the magical world of Arlo's Big Books and say hello to curious Arlo and his super fun gang! From funny animal friends like Teddie the Little Mouse, Kurtis the Cockerel, and Pip the Brown Bird, to creative helpers Aria, Mateo, Charlie, and Luca, every pal brings giggles, adventures, and heart to our rhyming picture books and cozy bedtime stories for kids ages 3-6.

Tap each friend to flip, discover their secrets, and join the fun — more friends are coming soon!
Arlo

Arlo

About Arlo

⭐ Personality: Adventurous, playful, full of wonder

📚 Appears in: Every book in the series!

💭 Fun Fact: His yawns get REALLY big...

Teddie The Little Mouse

Teddie The
Little Mouse

About Teddie

🚗 Loves: Driving fast in his tiny car

⚡ Personality: Quick, clever & playful

🎉 Fun Fact: Zooms across the pages!

Aria

Aria

About Aria

🌙 Loves: Bedtime stories

📚 Personality: Fun & interactive

🎭 Fun Fact: Makes stories silly!

Kurtis The Cockerel

Kurtis The
Cockerel

About Kurtis

🌈 Looks: Bright, colorful feathers

🎭 Personality: Dramatic & proud

🪽 Fun Fact: Flies away dramatically!

Pip The Brown Bird

Pip The
Brown Bird

About Pip

☁️ Loves: Soaring through the sky

😊 Personality: Gentle & kind

🌟 Fun Fact: Appears in surprise moments!

Mateo

Mateo

About Mateo

📖 Loves: Rhymes & reading

✨ Personality: Smart & helpful

🎯 Fun Fact: Makes learning fun!

Charlie

Charlie

About Charlie

🎨 Loves: Coloring & creating art

✏️ Personality: Creative & imaginative

📄 Fun Fact: Brings stories to life with crayons!

Luca

Luca

About Luca

✨ Loves: Creating adventures

🎨 Personality: Imaginative & creative

💭 Fun Fact: Helps you dream BIG!

Arlo's Mum

Arlo's Mum

About Mum

❤️ Personality: Warm, patient & understanding

🏠 Role: Creates magical bedtime routines

✨ Fun Fact: Loves Arlo's delays!

Grandad

Grandad

About Grandad

🌟 Personality: Kind, wise & cheerful

🛏️ Loves: Bedtime stories

✨ Fun Fact: Always has a magical tale!

Woody The Dog

Woody The
Dog

About Woody

🐾 Personality: Loyal & playful

🎾 Loves: Chasing toys

💫 Fun Fact: Wags tail super fast!

Kenzo The Cat

Kenzo The
Cat

About Kenzo

🐱 Personality: Curious & clever

🌙 Loves: Quiet adventures

✨ Fun Fact: Pounces like a pro!

Arlo

Arlo

About Arlo

⭐ Personality: Adventurous, playful, full of wonder

📚 Appears in: Every book in the series!

💭 Fun Fact: His yawns get REALLY big...

Teddie The Little Mouse

Teddie The
Little Mouse

About Teddie

🚗 Loves: Driving fast in his tiny car

⚡ Personality: Quick, clever & playful

🎉 Fun Fact: Zooms across the pages!

Aria

Aria

About Aria

🌙 Loves: Bedtime stories

📚 Personality: Fun & interactive

🎭 Fun Fact: Makes stories silly!

Kurtis The Cockerel

Kurtis The
Cockerel

About Kurtis

🌈 Looks: Bright, colorful feathers

🎭 Personality: Dramatic & proud

🪽 Fun Fact: Flies away dramatically!

Pip The Brown Bird

Pip The
Brown Bird

About Pip

☁️ Loves: Soaring through the sky

😊 Personality: Gentle & kind

🌟 Fun Fact: Appears in surprise moments!

Mateo

Mateo

About Mateo

📖 Loves: Rhymes & reading

✨ Personality: Smart & helpful

🎯 Fun Fact: Makes learning fun!

Charlie

Charlie

About Charlie

🎨 Loves: Coloring & creating art

✏️ Personality: Creative & imaginative

📄 Fun Fact: Brings stories to life with crayons!

Luca

Luca

About Luca

✨ Loves: Creating adventures

🎨 Personality: Imaginative & creative

💭 Fun Fact: Helps you dream BIG!

Arlo's Mum

Arlo's Mum

About Mum

❤️ Personality: Warm, patient & understanding

🏠 Role: Creates magical bedtime routines

✨ Fun Fact: Loves Arlo's delays!

Grandad

Grandad

About Grandad

🌟 Personality: Kind, wise & cheerful

🛏️ Loves: Bedtime stories

✨ Fun Fact: Always has a magical tale!

Woody The Dog

Woody The
Dog

About Woody

🐾 Personality: Loyal & playful

🎾 Loves: Chasing toys

💫 Fun Fact: Wags tail super fast!

Kenzo The Cat

Kenzo The
Cat

About Kenzo

🐱 Personality: Curious & clever

🌙 Loves: Quiet adventures

✨ Fun Fact: Pounces like a pro!

More Friends Coming Soon!

As Arlo's adventures grow, so do his friends!

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Arlo's Big Books features loveable, memorable characters that kids ages 3-6 adore. From curious Arlo to funny animal friends like Teddie The Little Mouse, Kurtis The Cockerel, and Pip The Brown Bird, plus creative helpers Aria, Mateo, Charlie, and Luca.