Picture books by J. P. Sommer

Tuli

Little hedgehog, big firsts.

Warm, funny stories to read aloud with children ages 3 to 5. In the first book, Tuli and his best friend Bilo visit the fire station, and more big firsts are on the way, one small step at a time.

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Ages 3–5
With puzzle pages
5 languages

The first Tuli book

Tuli Visits the Fire Station

Nee-naw, nee-naw! Tuli’s first visit to the fire station, from the big red truck to the smoke alarm’s beep.

The fire station has its big doors open, and Tuli and Bilo are going in! A truck with wheels taller than Tuli, a horn that makes Bilo jump, a hose with a rainbow in it, and a smoke alarm that goes BEEP BEEP BEEP. Out we go! A warm, funny visit with three true things every little firefighter should know.

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What’s inside a Tuli book

One first, step by step

Each story follows one new experience the way it really happens, from the big red fire truck to the dentist’s chair, so little ones know what to expect.
Made for reading aloud

Short sentences, sound words like “Nee-naw!”, a line to say along, and a calm, cozy ending that’s just right for bedtime.
Three true things

Gentle lessons tucked inside the fun: when the smoke alarm beeps, out we go; under smoke, we stay low; and we never hide from a firefighter.
Puzzles at the back

Every book ends with puzzle pages about the story, such as spot the difference, a maze or match the shadows, and a Great Job! award.

The books

Tuli’s first book is here, and the next ones are on the way. Tap a cover to see what happens.

New
Tuli Visits the Fire Station
Nee-naw, nee-naw! Tuli’s first visit to the fire station, from the big red truck to the smoke alarm’s beep.
Coming soon
Tuli’s Christmas Eve
Is it Christmas yet? Almost! Tuli’s Christmas Eve, from the too-tall tree to the crumbs on Santa’s plate.
Coming soon
Tuli Goes to the Dentist
A little wobble. A whirring chair. A smile waiting to happen.
Coming soon
Mika’s Potty Day
Pee, pee, potty! Mika’s first potty day, with big brother Tuli as the potty champion.

Look inside

Pages from Tuli Visits the Fire Station: the story in big, bright pictures with short text to read aloud, then puzzle pages about the story.

NEE-NAW! NEE-NAW! Tuli and Bilo sang all the way down the street. Today the fire station was open for visitors, and Dad was taking them to see everything. — Nee-naw! Nee-naw!

Outside, the firefighter and Dad held the hose. WHOOOOSH! Water flew across the yard, with a rainbow in it. Tuli ran through the mist. Wet shoes. He did not mind. — Whoooosh!

Far away, a fire truck sang its song to someone who needed help. Tuli slept. Nee-naw, nee-naw. Goodnight. — Nee-naw. Goodnight.

Spot the difference – Page from Tuli Visits the Fire Station — Spot the difference

Find the way – Page from Tuli Visits the Fire Station — Find the way

A Great Job! award – Page from Tuli Visits the Fire Station — A Great Job! award

Meet Tuli and friends

The same friends in every book, drawn the same way every time.

Tuli
The hero, age four
A little hedgehog with a spiky crown and a sunflower-yellow top. Curious about everything, a bit wobbly about new things, and brave in the end.
Bilo
Tuli’s best friend
A lilac dinosaur with coral-pink spikes and a giggle that is sometimes a little too loud.
Mika
Tuli’s little sister
Two years old and copies everything her big brother does. Everything!
Mom
Tuli’s mom
A sky-blue dress with big white polka dots, and always a warm hand to hold.
Dad
Tuli’s dad
A tomato-red T-shirt, the best bread rolls, and a big hug when the thunder rumbles.