Five picture books about growing up, helping others, and finding your way
Meet Axel and Ava in five warm, funny stories by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren.
From caring for a wild bird to learning how to live with a new cat, from an honest rug-washing attempt to a memorable baking day, these books turn everyday adventures into meaningful lessons for young readers.
Ava and the Last Bird
Caring for nature means knowing when to step back
Ava watches a bird family grow outside her window and wants to help the chicks. Her curiosity leads to a gentle lesson: wild creatures need care, patience, and space.
A thoughtful story for conversations about observing nature, respecting animals, and learning through curiosity.
Tuula Pere · Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren
Observe
Watch carefully before acting
Respect
Wild creatures need space
Learn
Curiosity is the first step
Ava as a Top Seller
Talent grows with guidance
Ava dreams of working at the market and helps a favorite trinket vendor. When a mistake creates trouble, she learns that responsibility, confidence, and good guidance can turn talent into wisdom.
A lively market story about mentorship, teamwork, and finding your own way.
Tuula Pere · Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren
Mentorship
Good guidance shapes talent
Teamwork
Working together builds confidence
Wisdom
Mistakes become lessons
Axel and Ava as Cat Sitters
Trust takes patience
Axel and Ava try to care for a shy new cat. Their good intentions lead to trouble, and they discover that animals need patience, space, and respect before trust can grow.
A warm introduction to cat behavior and the idea that kindness also means listening to another creature's boundaries.
Tuula Pere · Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren
Patience
Trust cannot be rushed
Space
Animals need room to feel safe
Respect
Kindness means listening
Axel Washes the Rug
Mistakes are a chance to tell the truth
Axel spills blueberries on his grandmother's light rug. He tries to hide the accident by cleaning it himself, but the small mishap becomes a lesson in honesty, responsibility, asking for help, and forgiveness.
A heartwarming family story that shows how people matter more than things.
Tuula Pere · Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren
Honesty
Tell the truth, even when it's hard
Responsibility
Own your mistakes
Forgiveness
People matter more than things
Axel's Baking Day
Independence still needs care
Axel's usual Saturday baking with his mother is cancelled, so he decides to bake alone. With Ava's help, he faces the messy results of impatience and learns that independence works best with perseverance, problem-solving, and friendship.
A joyful kitchen adventure made for reading aloud and sharing.
Tuula Pere · Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren
Independence
Try things on your own
Perseverance
Keep going through the mess
Friendship
Let friends make hard things possible
Axel and Ava