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

These birds are real. This nest is real. And thousands of people around the world are already following their story.

Meet Lady Swannella, Lord Featherington, Lady Rufina, Sir Reginald, and the unforgettable Mr & Ms Cooting — three very different bird families who chose the same stretch of London's Royal Docks to build their nests, side by side, in the spring of 2026.

Watched by thousands of followers worldwide and inspired by real events at Royal Victoria Dock, London, this heartwarming story celebrates friendship, courage, kindness, and the wonder of wildlife living alongside us every day.

Perfect for children aged 4–8, family read-aloud time, bird lovers, teachers, and anyone who enjoys nature stories with a touch of humour.

Inside You'll Discover

🦢 A beautifully illustrated story inspired by real wildlife at London's Royal Docks

📚 Real bird facts woven naturally throughout the story

🎨 Colouring pages and interactive activities for young readers

🌿 Gentle lessons about nature, community, and caring for wildlife 👨

👩👧👦 Ages 4–9 and family read-aloud — a story grown-ups genuinely enjoy too 📍 Set at Royal Victoria Dock, London — a real place you can visit

Free Digital Edition

This ebook is completely free to download and enjoy.  

Love the Story? The Printed Edition Is Something Special.

A portion of profits from every printed edition is donated to support the work of The Swan Sanctuary.

The printed edition includes:

✓ Premium full-colour keepsake book

✓ 25+ pages to colour and enjoy

✓ More Interactive nature activities — counting eggs, spotting birds, finding hidden details, and drawing your own additions to the story

✓ Perfect for curious young wildlife lovers

✓ A keepsake that connects children to a real place and real wildlife still living there today

✓ A meaningful gift that can be enjoyed again and again

By choosing the printed edition, you're helping preserve and share stories that inspire people to care about wildlife and the natural world.

Follow the Real Story

The birds in this book are real, and their story is still unfolding — followed by over 30000+ people worldwide.

Find daily updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes moments at @swan.observer on Instagram.

About the Author

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

Copyright & Usage

Written by Sasha Goossens. Copyright © 2026 Radence Ltd. All rights reserved.

This ebook is provided free of charge for personal enjoyment and non-commercial educational use only.

You may:

• Download and read the ebook for personal use
• Share the official download link with friends and family
• Use the ebook in schools, libraries, and non-commercial educational settings

You may not:

• Resell this ebook
• Upload it to marketplaces, download sites, or file-sharing platforms
• Reproduce, distribute, or modify the content for commercial purposes
• Use the illustrations, characters, or content without written permission
• Claim any part of this work as your own

Help us keep it free for everyone by sharing the link, not the file.

Thank you for supporting wildlife, storytelling, and the remarkable birds of the Royal Docks. 🦢🤍