Findley's Fantastic Adventures Book Four: Scotland

Findley's Highland Adventure is a magical, music-filled picture book set in the Scottish Highlands, written for children aged 3-6.

When a curious little pup named Findley hops off a train in Scotland, he tumbles straight into a world of kilts, fiddles and the excitement of the Highland Games. Alongside new friends - Alexander the golden dog, Ali the beaver and Callum the otter, Findley joins tug of war contest, haggis throwing game and a lively ceilidh.

The adventure doesn't stop there...

A glowing puzzle box, magical crowns, secret caves and even whispers of the Loch Ness Monster lead Findley on a journey full of riddles, music and laughter.

With every choice he makes, whether to keep magic or set it free, Findley learns that true friendship, joy and curiosity are the greatest treasures of all.

Brimming with playful sound words (CHUFF CHUFF, WHOOSH, SPLAT), gentle Scottish folklore and enchanting illustrations, The Highland Adventure invites children to giggle, stomp, sing and imagine alongside Findley. It's a heartwarming celebration of Scotland's culture, nature and timeless magic.

Perfect for reading aloud, fun and early literacy learning.

Curriculum Opportunities

Literacy & English

Listening & Talking Children can listen to the story, retell events in order and join in with sound words (CHUFF CHUFF, WHOOSH, SPLAT).

Reading - Explore new Scottish-themed vocabulary (ceilidh, tartan, bagpipes, Nessie, heather).

Writing - Pupils create their own short sentences, captions, or sound words inspired by the adventure.

Expressive Arts

Music Children experiment with rhythms, clapping or drumming along to Fiddle Dee Dee or pretending to play bagpipes.

Drama - Act out the tug of war, haggis throwing and meeting Nessie.

Art & Design - Draw Nessie, design a tartan scarf and paint the Highlands.

Social Studies

People, past events & societies - Learn about Highland traditions such as the Highland Games and ceilidhs.

People, place & environment - Explore Scotland's landscapes - lochs, heather, hills, wildlife.

Scottish Culture - Celebrates national identity through traditional music, food (haggis, oatcakes) and folklore.

Health & Wellbeing

Physical activity - Re-enact the tug of war and dancing at a ceilidh.

Social & emotional wellbeing - Teamwork, making friends and helping others (Findley helping the goats).

Decision making - Discuss Findley's choice about the crown - should we keep magic or share it?

Sciences

Planet Earth - Explore Scottish animals (otter, heron, puffin, deer, kelpies in folklore).

Forces - Tug of war links to pushing and pulling.

Water & Weather - Stormy loch scenes link to discussion of wind, waves and weather.

RME / Values

Folklore themes encourage children to reflect on myths, legends and moral choices (Findley choosing to let stories fly free).

Summary

Encouraging early literacy and language through sound play, storytelling and new vocabulary.

Building cultural awareness of Scottish traditions.

Linking to Expressive Arts with music, dance and art.

Exploring friendship, teamwork and wellbeing.

Touching on science concepts like forces and weather.