Meet the Bowly Can... Books

Silly. Heartfelt. Full of wisdom.
Created with children, not just for them.

The Bowly Can picture books are everything children naturally adore: playful stories, wacky moments, big feelings, giggles, and a lovable little bowl of light named Bowly. But beneath the fun, each story is rooted in the ancient Hawaiian metaphor of the Bowl of Light — a child-friendly way of understanding emotions, setbacks, and the light inside every one of us that is always growing.

These books weren’t just written for children. They were built alongside hundreds of them — their ideas, humour and imaginations woven into every page. That’s why kids engage so deeply.  

And this is what makes the Bowly Can... books different:
They’re not just stories to enjoy and forget.
They’re part of a larger model and shared language your child can use every day — helping them name challenges as “stones,” understand emotions as part of their light being blocked, and discover practical, uplifting ways to keep going, keep trying, and keep growing.

So while your child laughs, listens, and loves Bowly… they’re also learning powerful tools for resilience, confidence, and self-understanding — naturally, through story.

The books are the heart of The Bowly Can Approach. The beginning of a whole new way of talking about feelings, setbacks, and strengths — one that will stay with your child long after the last page is turned.

- Part of the Bowly Can... emotional resilience books, a series created with the collaboration of hundreds of children across the UK.
-  Endorsed by early years professionals and emotional resilience specialists.
-   Loved by children, parents and teachers. 

The Bowly Can... Collection

Bowly starts receiving notes filled with unkind words about what he likes, what he does, and even who he is. But he isn’t shaken. He knows the truth of who he is in his heart. And he’s got a much better use for those notes anyway!

A heart-warming story, with a really powerful message, that teaches children to hold onto who they are - no matter what the world around them says. The perfect book to help nurture self-belief and authenticity.

Bowly is learning a new language, but it’s hard and frustrating! He’s tried robot ears, magic wands, even a unicorn, and nothing works. But when Bowly discovers how his light really grows, he learns the secret to how anyone can learn anything — one bright connection at a time.

A joyful, laugh-out-loud story that shows children how learning builds little by little - through practice, patience, and trying again. The perfect story to nurture grit, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Bowly is feeling frustrated and is ready to give up learning to walk the tightrope when a mysterious word appears. Where did it come from and can it help Bowly to keep going?

A charming story to introduce children to the power of yet and learning to persevere when things get tough. The perfect book for helping children to build resilience and growth mindset.

Bowly has kicked his ball over a ravine and makes mistake after mistake trying to get it back. Never fear, because Bowly knows exactly how to celebrate and learn from his mistakes - even in the face of danger!

A super fun story, with a really catchy rhyme, to teach children the power of celebrating their mistakes.  The perfect book to help nurture grit and growth mindset.

Bowly faces challenge after challenge, but never gives up. He has a karate-chopping-problem-solving trick up his sleeve! There’s nothing that can stop him, except a dragon maybe.

A super fun story to teach children a powerful question when faced with a problem: “What’s the hard part?” 
 The perfect book to help nurture resilience and a solution-focused mindset.   

Bowly is covered in mud and feeling angry, but he has just the right tool: his big, calm, melting breath. There is just a bit more melting than he had anticipated!

A fun story to introduce children to a practical and powerful breathing tool. The perfect book for nurturing self-regulation and mindfulness.

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