Meet StorySprout™: The Little Story-Keeper of Keuka Lake

Meet StorySprout™: The Little Story-Keeper of Keuka Lake

One little story-keeper. Two lakeside villages. A season filled with wonder.

On a frosty December morning, a story carried by the wind settles among the roots of an old maple tree beside Keuka Lake. What sprouts from that little seed of wonder? StorySprout—a tiny story-keeper with a heart for kindness and a gift for discovering magic in ordinary moments.

Join her as she travels from Hammondsport to Penn Yan, peeking into cozy shops, lingering beside warm mugs, and gathering stories in her little grapevine notebook. A shared laugh, a thoughtfully wrapped gift, a neighbor’s helping hand—each becomes part of a special Christmas Eve mission.

This warmly illustrated story introduces StorySprout and her beloved lakeside world, reminding readers that the sweetest holiday magic grows from kindness, creativity, and community. Perfect for family read-alouds, cozy December evenings, and the beginning of your own StorySprout Night™ tradition.

A downloadable PDF storybook for children from Keuka Lake and beyond. No physical book will be shipped.

Every place has a story. Every heart holds a little wonder.

Copyright & Disclaimers
© 2026 Penny Carlton • Keuka Roots™. All rights reserved.

StorySprout™ is an imaginative character created for the Keuka Roots™ children’s storytelling collection. While inspired by the real Keuka Lake region, the character, magical events, and dialogue are fictional.

Illustrations were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence under the creative direction of Penny Carlton. Artistic interpretations may vary between images and are not intended as exact depictions of actual locations.

For personal, noncommercial use only. This download may not be redistributed, resold, uploaded for public access, or reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission from Penny Carlton.