Free illustrated children's ebook: "Three Nests, One Dock."

Product Overview

A free illustrated children’s ebook inspired by real wildlife at London’s Royal Victoria Dock. Three bird families, the swans, the coots and their neighbours, build their nests side by side in the spring of 2026, in a warm story about friendship, courage and kindness. Written for children aged 4 to 8 and lovely to read aloud.

What's Inside

• An illustrated story inspired by real birds at the Royal Docks
• Real bird facts woven through the story
• Colouring pages and simple activities
• Gentle themes of nature, community and caring for wildlife
• Written for ages 4 to 8, and family read aloud

Why You'll Love It

• A heartwarming, gently funny nature story
• Based on real birds at a real London location
• Beautiful illustrations throughout
• Activities and colouring for young readers
• Completely free to download and enjoy

The Real Story

The birds in the book are real, and their story is followed by tens of thousands of people online. You can find daily updates, photos and videos from the Royal Docks at the @swan.observer account on Instagram.

The Printed Edition

A printed keepsake edition is also available, with over 25 pages to colour and extra nature activities. A portion of profits from every printed copy is donated to support the work of The Swan Sanctuary.

About the Author

Written by Sasha Goossens, a London based nature observer and creator of the @swan.observer account, who has spent hundreds of hours documenting the wildlife of the Royal Docks. The story grew directly from those daily visits.

Auro & Co Moment

There is something special about a story drawn from real life, where the characters are birds you can actually go and visit. It is the kind of book a child returns to, and grown ups quietly enjoy too.

FAQ

How much does it cost? The digital edition is completely free to download.
What age is it for? Children aged around 4 to 8, and lovely as a family read aloud.
Is the story real? Yes, it is inspired by real birds nesting at Royal Victoria Dock in London.