On Samhain night, so the old stories say, the Púca rides out across the Irish fields. He's a shapeshifter: sometimes a dark horse with shining eyes, sometimes a goat, sometimes a hare in the long grass. By morning, every blackberry in the hedgerow belongs to him.

Autumn Night & The Púca turns that story into one cosy evening at home.

Inside your pack

• The Púca's tale, retold gently and written to be read aloud, even to three-year-olds at bedtime
• Two hands-on crafts: Leaf lantern and Nature rubbing bookmark
• Sounds of the night: An Activity for Curious Ears and Keen Observers!
• A cosy apple bake to make together while the dark draws in
• Irish words for autumn and Samhain, with simple pronunciation

Why families love it
It's real Irish folklore, told the way it was meant to be told. I'm Jess, an archaeologist and mum in Co. Louth, and I write every Little Sprouts story so these old tales don't disappear. They're shared gently, with their magic intact.

Wherever you are
This is a digital pack, so it reaches you instantly anywhere in the world. That makes it lovely for families with Irish roots who want to share Samhain with their children.

Want the story to continue?
Each month, the Little Sprouts box brings a new Irish folklore tale, with seeds to grow and seasonal activities, posted to your door. See the box →