A little story with a big heart

Meet Linda Bear.
She's finding her superpower.

Sometimes being different can feel a little uncomfortable. But Linda Bear is discovering that what makes her different can also be her very own superpower.

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The Big Story of Linda Bear book cover, with Linda Bear and her animal friends

Illustrated versions of sisters Carly and Casey with Linda Bear, from the back cover of their book

The sisters behind the stories

Hi, we're Carly & Casey!

We're sisters, best friends, and lifelong kid people. We grew up making things up, laughing a lot, and finding our way through life side by side. Now we get to make stories together, too.

Carly has always had a little extra height—she's 6'0"! Casey was famously as tall as her kindergarten teacher (shoes and all). So, in a way, Linda's story feels right at home with us.

We've both spent our lives in childcare, and we care a whole lot about kids feeling seen, celebrated, and comfortable being exactly who they are. That's the heart behind Lakeside Playhouse Books.

What we hope every story feels like

A place to be yourself.

The world is more fun when there's room for every kind of kid. We make stories with a little humor, a lot of heart, and plenty of room to grow.

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Meet Linda Bear.She's finding her superpower.