A True Home

Recommended For: All Ages, Page Mages (7-10 year olds)

Topics Explored

• Autumn Leaves
• Squirrels
• Nuts & Seeds
• Fungi

Overview of A True Home

When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. But the Heartwood Hotel is not all acorn soufflés and soft moss-lined beds. Danger lurks, and as it approaches, Mona finds that this hotel is more than a warm place to spend the night. It might also be a home.

About Bookish Nature Adventures

Bookish Nature Adventures is a gentle nature study inspired by the Charlotte Mason philosophy—designed to help your family slow down, connect with each other, and engage with the world around you. This autumn edition is based on A True Home by Kallie George, a delightfully illustrated novel set in the cozy world of the Heartwood Hotel. Each week, you’ll join Moana and her forest friends on meaningful adventures—then step into your own through four days of seasonal readings and nature-inspired activities.

You’ll explore winter through poetry, art, living books, nature journaling, podcasts and videos, hands-on science experiments, and simple outdoor adventures. Open this guide and discover how beautiful learning can be—together.

Included in this guide

For a Seamless Experience

• Daily open-and-go plans
• Supply checklist
• Age-appropriate activity adjustments
• Printable resources for ease and flexibility
• QR codes and hyperlinks for both print and digital use

Rich, Multisensory Learning

• Curated winter picture book list
• Printable seasonal poem
• Living science experiments
• Art and craft projects
• Nature journaling
• Family-friendly games
• Simple, seasonal recipes

Multimedia Extras

• Handpicked podcast episodes
• Engaging video links

Outdoor Exploration

• Gentle nature adventures to enjoy together

Want a peek inside our Bookish Adventure Guides? Download your free sample. 

This is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.