
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.
At Water's Nook in Alton, NH
Come say hello
Noko lives at Water's Nook, and he loves having visitors.

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 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
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.
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