Welcome to their world

Welcome to Runie’s World

Runie is six. She is the little sister, the fast one and the funny one. When Runie hears a word, she takes it exactly as it sounds. And she is very good at naming things.

Get to know Runie Read Runie’s diary

Runie running and laughing, with her red hair clip

“I can do that job.”

The namer

Get to know Runie

Age: Six
Role: Little sister
Look: Long dark hair, a red hair clip and rosy cheeks
Good at: Running fast, making people laugh and naming things
Signature move: Naming things

“But houses can’t follow birds,” Runie said. “Houses don’t go.”
Runie, Chapter 4

Sticker sheet

Runie’s favorite things

Racing on the beach
“Tunie! Catch me if you can!” Runie runs as fast as her legs can go.
Digging with FiFi
Runie and FiFi dig holes in the sand together.
Naming things
A hungry seagull gets a name in no time. If it needs a name, Runie has one.
Trying new words
When Tunie uses a new word like adrift, Runie asks what it means and then tries it out.

Video diary · Coming soon to YouTube

Runie’s Diary

Runie’s diary is fast and funny, and everything in it has a name.

Episode 1 Coming soon
Runie’s Diary, Episode 1
Dear Diary, I’m Runie. I’m six, and I run really, really fast.
Episode 2 Coming soon
Runie’s Diary, Episode 2
Dear Diary, I named a seagull. His name is Fred. He likes crackers.
Episode 3 Coming soon
Runie’s Diary, Episode 3
Dear Diary, did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Tunie told me. They breathe air, like us.

In the story

Runie’s big moments

A few scenes from the adventure. How does it end? They make it home, and the rest is in the book.

Chapter 2“It’s pink,” Runie said. “Dolphins aren’t pink.”
Chapter 4A hungry seagull lands on the porch railing. Runie scrunches up her face, thinks very hard and names him Fred.
Chapter 4“It’s a sail!” Runie shouted. “Tunie, we made a sail! Our house can sail!”

Your turn

Say it like Runie

Runie takes words exactly as they sound. Guess, then tap to check.

What does Runie call it when a bird just knows where to go?
“Bird feelings.” (Chapter 4)
What does Runie name the hungry seagull?
“Fred the Seagull!” (Chapter 4)
Can a house follow a bird? Runie isn’t so sure.
“Houses don’t go.” (Chapter 4)
Life jackets on, every time. Even for…?
“Even for snacks?” (Chapter 3)