Follow The Breadcrumbs

Standing there in the sun, Willy had a big idea.

“What if I built a lake in my own backyard?” he pondered.

How can having a big imagination get you into big trouble?

Just ask Willy Nilly and discover the best series of picture books for outdoor kids. Watch in amazement as Willy’s ordinary ideas turn into extraordinary adventures. 

Follow the Breadcrumbs is a beautifully written and illustrated imaginative story that will become a favourite in your collection. Especially if you are seeking garden stories for kids, books for outdoor kids or a picture book about animals.

This adventure starts with an ordinary trip to the lake, but then Willy’s imagination takes over. His big idea is to build his own lake in his backyard so the animals can visit him. He digs the “lake,” fills it with water and uses breadcrumbs to lure the animals back to his house. Willy soon discovers a great idea can lead to a whole lot of trouble when every animal in the lake arrives in his backyard.

Read along with your kids as Willy works hard to get himself out of trouble and get all the animals back where they belong to entertain those visiting the lake.

Follow the Breadcrumbs is the second book in the Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly series. These interactive adventure books allow parents to see what simple everyday activities look like when viewed through the lens of a child’s imagination. The result is an experience that helps parents and their children bond.

Are these adventures really happening to Willy Nilly or are they just occurring in his mind? Perhaps for a child, reality and make believe aren’t necessarily different things?

Follow the Breadcrumbs is the best book for you and your kids if you’re looking for:

• A creative kids story to keep your energetic kids still for five minutes


• Colourful and detailed illustrations with lots of fun things to find and point out


• Book with imaginative stories and super subtle messaging 


• A relatable main character with a sense of humour


• Children books about animals; especially for those seeking duck books for kids and crocodile books for kids

BONUS: There’s a free early learning guide included to help parents easily incorporate early learning strategies to reading time. It makes Follow the Breadcrumbs one of the best books for kids reading level 1.

For more BONUS FREEBIES, including colouring-in pages, just visit oldmatemedia.com – you can also find out about our online books for kids.

About the Author:

Chris was inspired by his own memories of imaginative learning books and the summer books for kindergarten he enjoyed. The adventures of Willy Nilly follow the same imaginative vein as the hilarious Captain Underpants series, but are aimed at a slightly ...