Noko, a smiling otter with a green satchel, waving hello
Noko, saying hello
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A story world

Noko's World

Noko is a small, curious river otter who never goes anywhere without his well-worn satchel. He fills it with the little things other people overlook, like a smooth stone or a good question, and there's always something in there he's saving to share with a friend.

Noko's stories are about noticing. The neighbor who needs a hand. The feeling that needs a name. The light left on for someone coming home late.

And that W.N. on his satchel? It stands for Water's Nook, the place Noko calls home.

written for children. quietly meant for everyone.

At Water's Nook in Alton, NH

Come say hello

Noko lives at Water's Nook, and he loves having visitors.

Plan a Visit
The Meet Noko sign at Water's Nook: a life-size Noko the otter waving, with his green W.N. satchel

Noko's Photo Spot

Strike a pose with Noko and take home a picture of your visit. Big smiles, silly faces, and waving paws all welcome.

Noko's green mailbox with a red flag and his name painted in white, surrounded by fall color

Noko's Mailbox

Leave Noko a letter, then watch your own mailbox for a postcard from your new friend.

From anywhere

Write to Noko

Can't make it to Alton? Noko loves getting mail from everywhere.

Write him a letter here, and he'll send a postcard back to your mailbox.

  • Noko writes back with a postcard within a few weeks.
  • Replies go to addresses in the US.
  • Your address is only used for Noko's reply. How we handle it

For a grown-up

So Noko knows where to send his postcard.
after you send it, keep an eye on your mailbox. Noko's postcard is on its way!

Noko's stories

His stories are on the way

Noko has a satchel full of stories he can't wait to share. When the first one is ready, you'll hear about it in the Sunday Letter.

Get First Word
your friend, Noko