Welcome to Hope Grove, where friends laugh, make mistakes, change their minds, need help and try again. Meet the warm, expressive characters at the heart of POPWAT stories.

Popsi notices possibility when things feel uncertain. He can feel hopeful, worried or unsure, and does not always have the answer.

Opal likes to pause, ask questions and look from more than one point of view. She can misunderstand, listen again and change her mind.

Pippa is lively, expressive, witty and wonderfully chatty. She often remembers one more thing, notices quieter voices and never rushes anyone to speak.

Willow makes space for feelings and listens without rushing. She has feelings of her own too, alongside a gently understated sense of humour.

Arlo is small, curious, energetic and slightly cheeky. Discovery draws him in, even when he feels afraid; sometimes one little look, one bit of help or one more wait is enough

Tilly and Tully are twins with a close bond. Tilly looks for the next manageable step; Tully listens a little longer and often finds another way.
POPWAT stands for The Power of Positive Words, Actions and Thoughts. In our stories, these ideas appear through everyday choices, feelings, humour and friendship.
Children notice how words can help, hurt, invite or repair.
Small choices can make room for kindness, courage and another try.
Characters can feel unsure, see things differently and find a new way forward.
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