StorySprout™ and the Lakefront Secret

StorySprout™ and the Lakefront Secret
Whispers, Ripples, and a Magical Winter Friend

On a frosty December morning beside Keuka Lake, StorySprout discovers that the quietest places sometimes hold the most wonderful surprises—including a sparkling trout who talks!

Meet Twinklefin, Keeper of the Winter Whispers, who needs StorySprout’s help to restore the lake’s fading Winter Song. Together, they discover three simple treasures: Listen. Notice. Share.

Along the way, a tiny snowflake, a lost duckling, and a special gift reveal how slowing down and sharing kindness can turn an ordinary morning into an extraordinary adventure.

Filled with gentle humor, winter wonder, and heart, this illustrated story invites children and their grown-ups to notice the beauty around them.

Includes 12 illustrations, a Sprout Scroll from StorySprout, discussion questions, and a kindness activity.

Digital PDF download: Save to your computer, tablet, or other device, or print to enjoy together. No physical book will be shipped.

StorySprout™ and Twinklefin are imaginative characters created for the Keuka Roots™ children’s storytelling collection. This fictional adventure is inspired by Keuka Lake; dialogue, talking animals, and magical events are imaginative storytelling elements.

Illustrations are created or recreated using AI.

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