Denise Wong

In this second letter, Toby writes to Charlie about a new friend, a baby owl he names Little Owl. He describes how she quietly followed him, her curious habits, and their attempt to help her reunite with her mother. Despite waiting for several days, the mother never appeared. A week later, Little Owl learned to fly, and Toby released her into the woods, hoping she would find her mother. Toby ends with optimism, believing Little Owl may have been reunited.

You can also explore Toby’s world in art form at my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lettersfromToby

In this episode of Whispers of Nature, we journey to the windswept Southern Hemisphere to meet the Gentoo Penguin. With its bright orange-red bill, distinctive white stripe across its head, and playful spirit, the Gentoo is one of the most charming penguins in the world. Discover how these remarkable birds thrive in icy landscapes—diving at speeds of up to 36 km/h, building pebble nests, and raising their chicks in bustling colonies. A gentle reflection on resilience, community, and the wonders of life by the sea.

In this first letter, Toby the Squirrel writes to his friend Charlie the Badger about his plans to visit Mr. Polar Bear with Lucy the Penguin. He shares memories of Margaret’s 200-year-old Duck’s Bakery, reflects on losing his tree house in a storm, and tells how Lucy and his new animal friends welcomed him into their traveling family.

You can also explore Toby’s world in art form at my Etsy shop: www.lettersfromToby.etsy.com

Step into the world of the Atlantic puffin—often called the “clown of the sea.” In this episode of Whispers of Nature, discover how these seabirds master both air and ocean, their remarkable devotion during nesting season, and the quiet courage that defines their lives. From their colorful beaks and endearing waddles to the vast journeys across the North Atlantic ocean, the puffin’s story is one of resilience, loyalty, and wonder.

This episode is inspired by my own puffin paintings. You can explore them in my Etsy shop here www.denisewongarts.etsy.com

In this episode, I am reading the 5th letter from Squirrel to Badger that I have written and illustrated. In this letter, Squirrel wrote about the badger family on board Brown Bear’s train, collecting wild flowers on the Flower Hill, etc.

In this episode, I am reading the 4th letter from Squirrel to Badger that I have written and illustrated. In this letter, Squirrel wrote about mother hen that laid six eggs in his store room, the six chicks that he named Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La, the disappearance of mother hen and the six chicks, and her farewell letter.

In this episode, I am reading the 3rd letter from Squirrel to Badger that I have written and illustrated. In this letter, Squirrel wrote about writing letters to his friends on the tree on a snowing day, fallen asleep, and found by Penguin and Giraffe who brought him home. 

In this episode, I am reading the 2nd letter from Squirrel to Badger that I have written and illustrated. In this letter, squirrel wrote about little owl that got lost and how he and penguin offered help to reunite little owl with her mom.

In this episode, I am reading the 1st letter from Squirrel to Badger that I have written and illustrated. In this letter, Squirrel wrote about his wish to see Mr. Polar Bear, about Duck’s Bakery, his old tree house and his new family.