Gentle stories for growing readers

Welcome to Twisty Thread Press, home of Lilly the Llama,
a beautifully illustrated early reader series designed to build confidence, curiosity
and a love of reading in children ages 5 to 8.

Meet Lilly and Friends

Lilly the Llama
Curious, kind, always ready to explore.

Granny Sue the Mountain Goat
Wise village elder, knitting needles never far

Chiku the Chinchilla
Quick, giggly chatterbox with a flower behind one ear.

Vito the Viscacha
Golden brown, bouncy, loves secret paths

Paco the Pudu
Gentle and shy, kind to everyone.

Dotty the Torrent Duck
Brave and bold, dives into action.

Ollie the Owl
Forgetful storyteller with a big heart

Coco the Coati
Explorer with a striped tail.

Tio the Armadillo
Jolly baker, with flour on his snout and love in his heart.

Mayor Armadillo
Keeps Tumblebrook Valley running smoothly.