Downloadable Children's Picture Books Featuring
Kiwi the Cockerpoo
Looking for downloadable children's picture books you can read instantly on a phone, tablet, Kindle or computer?
The Kiwi the Cockerpoo series is a growing collection of illustrated children's stories inspired by a real black cockerpoo whose complete confidence and wonderfully simple priorities have an extraordinary habit of turning perfectly ordinary days into memorable adventures.
Whether you're looking for a bedtime story, something to take away on holiday, or simply a new story to enjoy together at home, every illustrated Kiwi adventure is available as an instant digital download for just 99p.
Meet Kiwi
Kiwi has a wonderfully uncomplicated view of the world.
Doggo Treats are important. Short naps are important. Worrying rarely achieves very much.
That quiet confidence is what makes the stories work. Kiwi never sets out to rescue anyone or solve impossible problems. He simply carries on being himself while everyone around him gradually discovers that the day has become considerably more entertaining than they expected.
Once children get to know Kiwi, they quickly recognise his way of looking at the world. The circumstances may change from story to story, but Kiwi himself never does.
Read Wherever Family Life Takes You
Every story is available as an instant digital download and can also be read on Kindle - just search Kiwi the Cockerpoo. . Families read Kiwi stories on phones, tablets, laptops and computers, making them easy to take on holiday, enjoy during long journeys or keep ready for bedtime wherever you happen to be. Download your chosen story once and it's there whenever you need it, even when there's no internet connection.
Where Should You Start?
If you're meeting Kiwi for the first time, we'd recommend Kiwi and the Music Festival Mystery.
It contains everything that has become typical of a Kiwi adventure. The setting is perfectly ordinary, the people all have sensible plans, and Kiwi has absolutely no intention of causing any excitement whatsoever. Things simply develop from there.
It's an ideal introduction for children aged around four to eight years and, like every story in the series, costs just 99p.
Ordinary Days Become Extraordinary
The stories are inspired by everyday British family life. There are walks, birthday celebrations, shopping trips, village events, cricket matches and ordinary afternoons that begin just like any other.
Then Kiwi gets involved.
The fun doesn't come from dragons or magic spells. It comes from watching one very confident little dog approach perfectly normal situations with complete certainty that everything will work out exactly as it should. Sometimes he's right. Sometimes everyone else has a rather more memorable day than they had planned.
Inspired by a Real Dog
Kiwi isn't simply an invented character.
He is inspired by a real black cockerpoo whose daily routines, absolute confidence and lifelong devotion to snacks provided endless inspiration for the stories.
That's one reason children often recognise something familiar about him. His adventures begin with the sort of small moments every family experiences. It's simply that Kiwi has a remarkable ability to turn those moments into stories worth remembering.
Stories Children Enjoy Returning To
Many children's books introduce a new hero every time. Kiwi is different.
Children meet the same familiar character in every story, but each adventure takes him somewhere completely new. That familiarity helps build confidence in younger readers while still giving them something fresh to discover each time they open a new book.
Whether Kiwi finds himself visiting an art gallery, wandering into a music festival or accidentally becoming involved in a school cricket match, he remains exactly the same cheerful, biscuit-loving dog throughout.
More Than Just Stories
The Kiwi website has gradually grown into more than a collection of books.
Alongside the stories you'll find free downloadable activity sheets, articles about reading together, ideas for travelling with young children, and features celebrating dogs, family life and the small everyday moments that often become the best memories. Everything grows from the same simple idea - life becomes considerably more entertaining once Kiwi gets involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are the Kiwi stories suitable for?
Most stories are written for children aged around four to eight years, although many younger children enjoy them as bedtime stories and older readers often begin reading them independently.
Can I read the stories without an internet connection?
Yes. Once you've downloaded your story, it's yours to enjoy whenever you like, making the books ideal for holidays, flights and long car journeys.
Can I read them on a tablet or Kindle?
Yes. Kiwi stories can be read on phones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers and Kindle devices.
Are there free activity sheets?
Yes. Many of the stories have matching downloadable activity sheets that children can enjoy after finishing the book.
Are the stories set in the UK?
Yes. Every adventure is inspired by familiar British places, family life and everyday experiences that many children will immediately recognise.
Explore the Kiwi Stories
Every Kiwi adventure begins in exactly the same way. - Kiwi simply continues being Kiwi.
The fact that everyone around him somehow ends up having a much more interesting day than they expected is rarely part of his plan.
