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What is Book in a Nook?
Book in a Nook is an animated read-aloud series that sparks curiosity, builds comprehension, and makes learning fun!
Young readers should be provided an environment where they feel confident to speak up and think aloud when they need time to unpack something. After all, half of the fun lies in reading between the lines.
Our core mission is to foster lifelong learning and curiosity. Kids and grownups alike can learn from Mango's and Papa's banter, and apply some of those learning strategies in their own nooks at home, with any book.
Book in a Nook doesn’t compete with book time; it promotes and fosters book time!
Book in a Nook isn't just for kids — it's for...
Parents
Need a moment to catch your breath while your child learns and laughs? We’ve got you. Each episode is screen-time you can feel good about — full of rich vocabulary, life lessons, and a gentle sense of wonder. You’ll even find conversation starters and printable activities to help bring stories beyond the screen.
Homeschoolers
Looking to sneak some literacy into your morning basket? Our episodes double as mini ELA lessons, blending story structure, character analysis, and creative thinking in a format that doesn’t feel like school. Plus, Mango and Papa’s banter keeps things light and lovable — even when tackling big ideas.
Teachers
Book in a Nook is a ready-made resource for classrooms and libraries. Use episodes as anchor texts, launchpads for writing prompts, or quick brain breaks between subjects. Stay tuned for teacher-friendly tools like episode guides, lesson extensions, and author interviews perfect for sparking meaningful discussions.
Learn about the stories behind the stories with Nook Chat!
Sit down with Mango and Papa for interviews of real-life authors and illustrators on Nook Chat! It’s a peek behind the curtain into how your favorite stories are made, with just the right mix of heart, humor, and curiosity.
Think of it as a storytime after-party, but with more giggles and surprise questions.
More chats, more giggles, right this way!
Catchy beats, curious minds — welcome to Nook Tunes!
Nook Tunes is where storytime meets rhythm and rhyme! These original songs, sung by Mango and Papa, turn big ideas into catchy tunes kids can sing along with.
From science facts to life lessons, every beat is packed with fun and learning. So grab your dancing socks — it’s time to tune in to the nook!
There's more toe-tapping tunes to come!
Nooktivities — fun activity sheets for kids!
Get ready to print, play, and learn with our ever-growing collection of activity sheets! Whether it’s coloring a favorite character, circling the right answer in a fun quiz, or drawing your own ending to a story, there’s something here for every curious kid.
You’ll find goodies inspired by Book in a Nook episodes, Nook Chats, and Nook Tunes — from sing-along lyric sheets to conversation starters and creative challenges. Perfect for classrooms, living rooms, and everywhere in between!
Snag your Nooktivities right here!
Are you a kids book author or publisher?
Are you an author or publisher with a story worth sharing in the nook? We’d love to hear from you! If you think your book would shine with the Book in a Nook treatment, send us your manuscript — we’re always looking for our next great read-aloud adventure.
Every featured book gets a purchase link so viewers can grab a copy of their own!
Mail your manuscript to Mango & Papa!
Get to know the characters — and their creators!
Mango & Papa
Meet Mango and Papa — the heart and humor of Book in a Nook! Papa is curious, kind, and always ready with a groan-worthy pun, while Mango is clever, bold, and full of big questions (and even bigger opinions). Together, they read stories, sing songs, and explore the world one cozy episode at a time — making learning feel like play.
Paul & Nicolas
Paul Thurwachter is a Los Angeles-based animator and video editor. Nicolas Chevaillier is a Berlin-based screenwriter and filmmaker. Paul and Nicolas have worked together and made each other laugh for over two decades. After having kids of their own, they both individually discovered the absolute joy of reading to their respective kids, Miyu and Mirai, and Leela. They enjoyed all of it; the voice acting, the little giggles, the deep talks that followed. The idea for Book in a Nook was born. Paul voices Papa, Leela voices Mango.
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Grown-ups
Send Mango & Papa a tree-mail!
• Have a question for Papa or Mango?
• Want to show off your awesome drawing?
• Got a story, joke, or idea that should be in a video?
Kids
Got something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re a curious kid, a helpful grown-up, or a talking mango, our mailbox is always open.
Plant a Seed of Support!
Love spending time in the Nook? Every story we read, song we sing, and chat we share with amazing authors and illustrators takes time and care to grow!
By planting a seed of support, you help Papa and Mango keep creating new stories, songs, and conversations that inspire curiosity in kids everywhere — and keep our forest full of imagination.
...and help the Nook keep growing!
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