Meet the Puppy Page Turners

These playful pups are Ninny’s story helpers — gentle reading friends who sit quietly within the story, until it is time to turn the page. They make every story feel welcoming.

Each one has a special personality, a favourite kind of tale, and a magical way of helping little readers stay curious and engaged.

Cute hovering dragonfly illustration used as a decorative accent on the Contact Ninny page of the Story Time With Ninny website

Why Puppies Help Children Read

Comfort & Connection

Puppy faces help children feel safe, relaxed and ready to explore new stories with confidence.

Playful Attention

With a puppy ‘watching’ children stay focused for longer and explore details in the illustrations.

Gentle Motivation

Choosing “their favourite” puppy turns reading into a game —

“Let’s read one more page with Toby!”

Meet the Pups — the playful page-turning helpers who join Ninny for each month’s story!
In this introduction video, children can discover Toby, Olive, Mango, Buddy, Bojar, and many others, the adorable characters who help bring every story to life.
Watch along and get to know the Story Time With Ninny puppy family as they welcome you into a world of imagination, kindness, and fun.

Pawprint trail accent encouraging visitors to scroll down

Illustration of Baby the Great Dane raising her paw, wearing a pink collar, drawn in a friendly, detailed style.

You may have seen Ninny’s Puppy Page Turners in the Colouring Activity Pack — but their full story, character, and very first appearance on Story Time With Ninny are still a magical surprise.

Each Puppy has their own charming little ways — some love to wiggle and dance, some can’t resist a cosy cuddle, and others have a habit of nibbling the corners of their favourite books. They each bring a sprinkle of personality, a dash of mischief, and a heart full of kindness. And when they finally make their debut, every pup arrives with their own special saying… a little quote that captures the magic of who they are inside.

Stay tuned… to see which puppy will be introduced very soon!

A Very Special Puppy Page Turner is Getting Ready …

Who will be joining Ninny next ?

Silhouette of Olive the Puppy Page Turner reading a book with her little handbag beside her, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Buddy the Puppy Page Turner reading a book while sitting in front of a little doghouse, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Mango the Puppy Page Turner reading a book while sitting on a little table, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Jet the Puppy Page Turner sitting on the grass and reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Maisie the fluffy Puppy Page Turner reading a book while sitting on a polka-dot mat, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Ziggy the scruffy Puppy Page Turner reading a book on a fringed rug with a butterfly nearby, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Dotty the Puppy Page Turner reading a book while sitting on a rounded mat, wearing a bow and heart tag, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Walter the long-eared Puppy Page Turner sitting on a stack of books while reading, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Elsa the fluffy Puppy Page Turner sitting on an armchair and reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of Bojar the fluffy Puppy Page Turner sitting on a bone-patterned cushion while reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of a Lulu the Poodle Puppy reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of a Murphy the Great Dane Puppy reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Silhouette of a Daisy the Puppy on a picnic basket reading a book, debut coming soon on a pastel rainbow background.

Pastel rainbow tile with sparkles and a large question mark, announcing a new Story Time With Ninny puppy coming soon.

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