Goldie & Mitch’s First Journey
When Goldie and Mitch leave Brightseed Burrow on their first solo journey to visit Grandma Larkspur in Larkspur Hollow, they expect an ordinary day of travel through the forests and miniature railroad routes of Train Mountain.
Instead, a series of unexpected discoveries turns their journey into an unforgettable adventure.
Along the way, they encounter hidden clues, curious treasures, new friends, and important lessons about courage, curiosity, kindness, and working together. As they travel beneath the towering trees and alongside the winding rails, Goldie and Mitch learn that every trail holds a story—and every adventure begins with a single step beyond the safety of home.
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Book details
- Publisher
- Serenity Coloring Co.
- Publication date
- January 3, 2026
- Format
- 6" x 9" illustrated chapter book
- Reading age
- Approximately ages 5–9
- ISBN (paperback)
- 979-8-90036-021-8
- ISBN (digital)
- 979-8-90036-022-5
- LCCN
- 2025927368
Primary characters
- Goldie — A curious young chipmunk who is always eager to explore and discover what lies beyond the next bend in the trail.
- Mitch — Goldie's thoughtful brother. A planner, problem-solver, and loyal friend who likes to be prepared for whatever the journey brings.
- Zinny — Goldie and Mitch's mother. Creative, caring, and the heart of Brightseed Burrow.
- Zippy — Goldie and Mitch's father. Dependable, hardworking, and always willing to lend a helping paw.
- Grandma Larkspur — Wise, patient, and deeply connected to the history of the mountain and its woodland residents.
Key locations
- Brightseed Burrow — The family home of Goldie and Mitch, located beneath the roots of a great pine tree on Daffodil Hill.
- Deadwood — A woodland landmark along the route to Larkspur Hollow where Goldie and Mitch make one of the first surprising discoveries of their journey.
- Larkspur Hollow — Grandma Larkspur's home and the destination of Goldie and Mitch's journey.
- Train Mountain — The larger setting that surrounds the story, inspired by the real Train Mountain Railroad in Southern Oregon.
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