Welcome to the Magical Moss Forest
"Moosi and Maroni - The Secret of the Glitter Spring" is a lovingly told children's book for children aged 8 and up about friendship, unity, and appreciation, without ever seeming preachy.
Blurb
Moosi & Maroni - The Secret of the Glitter Spring
In the magical Moss Forest live Moosi and Maroni – two best friends who know every rustle and protect their forest with all their hearts. For Moosi, the little moss-soft creature with a keen sense, it is clear: When the forest goes quiet, something is wrong.
When the Glitter Spring, the heart of the forest, suddenly loses its power, Moosi and Maroni set off on a special journey together with the human children Leni and Lio. Amidst glowing mushrooms, hidden paths, and ancient stories, they discover that not all darkness is evil – and that true strength lies in being together.
Moosi & Maroni and Their Adventures in the Moss Forest
Dive with us into the magical Moss Forest – a mysterious place full of glowing streams, ancient trees, and very special forest dwellers.
Here, Moosi, Maroni, Fungi, and their friends experience exciting adventures that touch children's hearts and bring a smile to adults' faces.
Follow us on Instagram @moosi_und_maroni and become part of the Moss Forest.
what makes the book special
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What is the book about?
In the Mooswald, everything seems peaceful at first. But the little forest friends soon realize that not every shadow means only darkness – and that true strength is born from friendship.
Themes of the book:- Friendship & cohesion
- Courage and self-confidence
- Empathy and understanding
- Gratitude
Told gently, warmly, and full of imagination – perfect for reading aloud or reading on your own.
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Lovely illustrations
The hand-drawn illustrations in the book were created by Lena Korte, a young, talented artist with a great love for detail, and invite you to explore. They stimulate the imagination and encourage readers to further develop the scenes and emotions for themselves.
With their calm, atmospheric style, they support the story without distracting from the text, creating space for your own mental imagery.The hardcover book is also high-quality and lovingly crafted.
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Who is this book for?
For children aged 8 and up, the book offers initial deeper emotional layers, more complex relationships between the characters, and the first big questions about courage, responsibility, and gratitude – told in a way that is age-appropriate, empathetic, and exciting.
Furthermore, it also invites older children to reflect on feelings, decisions, and friendship without losing the magic and lightness of an imaginative story.
The residents of the Mooswald
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Chestnuts
Maroni is the adventurer: brave, playful, and a loyal soul through and through. He is Moosi’s very best friend – always there, always in the thick of things, and just the right one when it counts.
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Moosy
Moosi is the most sensitive of them all. He senses the forest, has a special intuition for every living creature and plant – and is kindness personified. Anyone who meets Moosi immediately feels welcome.
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Fungi
Fungi is a little mushroom with a big heart and an even bigger passion for collecting. A bit scatterbrained, but incredibly lovable—and his backpack is always full of surprises that might come in handy one day, or so he says.
These three – and many more lovable residents – are waiting for you in the Mooswald.
A first look inside the book ...
The Moss Forest was no ordinary forest. Not one of those you simply walk through without looking.
The Moss Forest wanted to be noticed. With the very first step inside, you felt that everything here was a little different. The ground was soft and springy, as if it were gently welcoming every visitor. Thick cushions of moss grew one over the other like green pillows, and between them snaked narrow paths that only became visible if you were kind enough to follow them.
The trees did not just stand there. They leaned toward one another, whispered in the wind, and reached out their branches as if to support each other. Some carried lamps made of glowing fungi in their crevices, others had small windows in their bark, behind which there was sometimes a quiet rustling or a warm shimmer.
For in the Moss Forest, almost every tree was a home. Small moss creatures lived between the thick roots of the old oaks. They built their dwellings directly into the earth, lined with soft moss, fern fronds, and tiny blossoms. Round doors led inside, often with small wooden knobs or carved symbols so that one knew who lived there.
In hollow tree trunks lived other forest dwellers. Ladders made of braided blades of grass hung there, and sometimes a dewdrop bell dangled in front of the entrance, ringing softly when someone came home.
Fungus folk had their houses under large mushroom caps that acted like protective umbrellas. Some of these caps glowed softly at night and bathed their surroundings in a warm light. Underneath, it was cozy, dry, and smelled of earth and security. ...
imaginative, affectionate & creative
A magical coloring book for children
Dive into a magical forest world full of friendly creatures!
This lovingly designed coloring book for children invites you to discover, color, and dream. On 24 pages, detailed illustrations await to foster imagination, spark creativity, and accompany little artists without any pressure to perform.
Whether for a cozy coloring session at home or a creative break in between – this children's coloring book is perfect for quiet, inspiring hours. The heartwarming motifs already quietly hint at a larger story... because this coloring book is the beginning of a world that will soon be complemented by our upcoming children's book.
- Ideal as a gift
- Promotes concentration & creativity
- Part of a rapidly growing fantasy world
Discover it now and become part of the journey!
the adventure begins with the first colored pencil.
From idea to children's book
How it all began
Anyone who works with moss every day learns: nature has something magical about it. Something that never lets you go – no matter how old you get.
From this fascination, an idea was born one evening: What if little creatures lived in our moss? Creatures just as curious about the world as we still are.
Thus Moosi was born – a little moss creature with a big heart. But a creature like that naturally needs a friend. Someone who is always there, who joins in, and who doesn't give up, even in difficult moments. And so, it wasn't long before Maroni saw the light of day.
What began as an evening thought became a story about friendship, courage, and the magic of nature – told by two people who work with it every day themselves.