What are Otto & Bear's story letters?

Otto & Bear’s Letters are monthly illustrated story letters for children. Each letter blends nature-based storytelling, slow-mail magic and gentle adventures that nurture imagination, belonging and a calmer rhythm of childhood.

What age are the story letters for?

The story letters are designed for children aged 5–12, though younger children enjoy them read aloud and older ones connect with the calm, nature-rooted adventures.

How does the monthly story letter subscription work?

Each month, a new illustrated story letter arrives through the post. Children follow Otto the cat and Bear the boy through nature-led adventures, creating a screen-free ritual of imagination and grounding. You can choose monthly, yearly, or gift subscriptions.

Are the letters nature-based?

Yes. Each story letter is rooted in nature, inspired by real travels through Thailand, Costa Rica and Peru. The letters guide children into forests, mountains, rivers and night skies, nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world.

Are the story letters screen-free?

Yes. The Otto & Bear story letters are a fully screen-free storytelling experience. They focus on paper, imagination and a gentle monthly moment of calm.

Do you offer digital versions of the story letters?

Yes. In addition to paper letters sent by post, digital story letters are available for families who prefer an instant download or live internationally.

When will my first letter arrive?

Your first Otto & Bear letter is sent on the 7th of the month following your subscription date. All new signups between the 1st–3rd are included in that cycle.

How often are new letters sent?

A new illustrated story letter is mailed each month, carrying Otto & Bear’s next adventure. Subscribers receive one letter per month—either digitally or in print, depending on their plan.

Can I give a subscription as a gift?

Yes! You can purchase a Gift Subscription for a loved one. Choose the 'Gift' option at checkout, and they’ll receive their first letter on the next mailing date.

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Digital Gift Subscription

A Magical Gift That Lasts All Year

Give the child you love a year of beautifully illustrated story letters that follow Otto and Bear through jungles, ancient trees, mountains, and hidden realms of nature.

This gift unfolds slowly, month by month - a gentle, wonder-filled adventure inspired by real travels through northern Thailand, the Andes of Peru, and the forests of Costa Rica.

Each letter is a moment of connection, imagination, and quiet magic.

What’s Included

• 12 illustrated story letters

• Delivered digitally, one per month

• A world that grows with your child through every chapter

• Themes of friendship, courage, nature, and belonging

• Read on any device or print at home

• You’ll receive a printable gift PDF to your inbox - a gentle way to announce the beginning of their adventure.

How It Works

This is a pre-paid yearly subscription.
You make one simple payment and your gift recipient receives twelve months of story letters - a complete year of magic, delivered monthly, straight to their inbox.

Choose the date their adventure begins at checkout.

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The Gift Subscription shares twelve digital illustrated story-letters over a year - gentle, nature-rooted tales that nurture imagination, belonging, and wonder for children.

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