Welcome to Papa Inks: Where every child finds brave stories, building a lifetime of confidence, stronger mindset and resilience.

Step into the friendly forest, Whimsy Woods, a place where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is at the heart of every adventure.

We craft high-quality, globally resonant children's literature designed to teach vital life skills—from managing overwhelm, to embracing stillness.
Our stories belong to children worldwide, carefully written with cultural and linguistic nuance so the lessons of courage, kindness, and self-belief, can travel the world seamlessly.

We are confident that everyone who explores our series, will leave feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to discover the true magic of the Papa Inks world.

About Us and the Papa Inks Stories™

Every Papa Inks Story™ begins with a small spark — a feeling, a question, or a moment of wonder that asks, “What if courage was as simple as taking one small step?”

These stories live in Whimsy Woods, a gentle forest of talking animals, quiet lessons, and simple truths. They are written for children, yet crafted so adults can hear something deeper when reading beside them. Each tale carries two layers — a playful adventure for little hearts, and a quiet reflection for the grown-ups who guide them.

At their core, each Papa Inks Story™ teaches the art of self-awareness, kindness, and responsibility – of learning to notice feelings, understand thoughts, and choose love over fear. They remind us that wisdom doesn’t shout; it whispers through everyday moments. The stories invite families to pause together — to laugh, to listen, and to see that growth can be gentle.

The message in every Papa Inks Story™ is designed to travel across cultures and through translation into many languages, showing that the language of the heart needs no translation at all. Whether told at bedtime, shared in a classroom, or read quietly under a tree, each tale plants a small seed of connection - between parent and child, between self and spirit, and between who we are and who we can become.

– The Papa Inks Story™ Team
Simple tales. Timeless truths. Shared across generations.

Our Mission

Our Team

The Papa Inks Stories™ are born, based on and linked to a deep, decades-long friendship and a shared commitment to personal transformation - a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom with children and the adults who read to them.

Our stories were born from the question: How can we teach children how to feel and listen within, without preaching to them?
We bring together professional coaching authority and real-world business acumen to ensure every lesson is both heartfelt and globally relevant.

Ian Segail:
Creator, Author & Transformation Coach

Behind the Papa Inks name is Ian Segail - a grandfather and professional Transformation Coach.
Having spent his professional life exploring how our thoughts and emotions shape our world, Ian brought that same purpose to the stories.
Each Papa Inks Story™ carries two layers: a playful adventure for little ones, and a quiet truth for grown-ups reading beside them.
Now shared globally, the message remains timeless: Every big change begins with a gentle step.

Les Moskovitz:
Strategic Advisor & Foundational Vision

Les contributes over three decades of experience in strategic business application and personal development, having guided individuals from CEOs to students.
As a foundational voice for the Papa Inks concept, Les and Ian shared intense, personal discussions on fatherhood and generational programming and mindsets.
This collaborative wisdom ensures the SEL themes are grounded, practical, and highly relatable to the challenges faced by modern families.

Our Wisdom, Your Legacy.

– The Papa Inks Team
Stories that heal the child within us, and the child in front of us.

Our mission is to establish Papa Inks as the global benchmark for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) content.

We are dedicated to crafting a deep library of emotionally intelligent stories - over 20 titles and expanding - that provide children with essential tools for life.

Papa Inks exists to partner with leading international publishers, ensuring the language of courage, kindness, and resilience is delivered with precision and impact to every child, in every corner of the world.

Our Book Series

Your Belief Shapes Reality : When we believe in the goodness of the world and focus on happy thoughts, we can find courage and joy - even during hard times.
Positive thinking helps us feel safe and spread joy to others.

The Magic of Stillness : In a noisy world, true happiness begins with a quiet mind.
Ollie the Owl shows children that by taking a deep breath and letting go of worries, they instantly make room for joy, courage, and new opportunities.
This foundational story teaches the power of mindfulness and positive thinking to transform fear into curiosity.

Introducing the Papa Inks Core Collection

The Papa Inks Core Collection represents the next generation of essential Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) content, built for relevance in every global market.
Our extensive series, featuring over 20 titles and expanding, stars Ollie the Owl and his friendly forest friends, tackling universal childhood challenges - from managing anxiety and self-doubt, to embracing resilience and kindness.
Each book is a complete lesson in itself, offering practical tools and powerful mindset shifts that equip children for life's complexities. This core collection is the foundation for creating happier, more confident children, worldwide.

Global Content, Local Impact

It's undisputed that great stories must transcend language. Below, you will find the Moral of the Story for each featured book title, defining its core SEL lesson.
We invite you to explore the example language translations available for each Moral.
This feature demonstrates our commitment to nuance and linguistic precision, ensuring that the educational and emotional value of every story is delivered consistently and powerfully in any territory you serve.

Below, we feature six foundational titles from our 20+ book series, each representing a vital Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson.
For every book, you will find the full English Moral of the Story beneath the book cover.
To demonstrate our commitment to global readiness, simply hover over the designated area above each Moral to instantly reveal the concise version in Kiswahili, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Portuguese - this is our signature Localization Blueprint in action.

Presenting our random six books

Ollie the Owl's Happy Forest

Life Lessons from Mother Nature

The Secret of the Friendly Universe

Ollie and Sammy's Lost and Found Adventure

The Moral of the Story

The Power of the Detour : A detour is just a path to a new discovery. When life doesn't go as planned, stay calm and look for the hidden good.
By being kind and keeping an open mind, you find new opportunities.

Rumi the Rabbit's Brave Steps

The Moral of the Story

The Moral of the Story

The Power of Small Steps. Feeling lost or overwhelmed is normal ! The secret is to break down big challenges into small steps and focus only on what is important right now.
Believe in yourself, ask friends for help, and remember that enjoying the process is what truly matters.

Ollie and the Make-Believe Wall

The Moral of the Story

The Only Wall is Make-Believe. Don't let your worries stop you!
If a big task feels impossible, remember that the obstacle is often made of imaginary fear.
Focus only on the first small step to move past your wall.

Daisy & the Magic of “It’s Not True !”

The Moral of the Story

The Magic of Choosing Your Thoughts.
You are the boss of your mind! Not all thoughts are facts. When a negative voice tells you that "you can't," then simply use the magic phrase "It's Not True!" to stop the doubt.

Choose a positive thought instead - this simple choice is the greatest magic you have, to build confidence and reach your highest goals.

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Utulivu Huzaa Furaha Mpya
Spanish: Respira: La Calma Atrae la Alegría
French: Laisse l'Inquiétude, Trouve la Joie
Arabic: السعادة تبدأ في الهدوء
Portuguese: Acalme a Mente, Deixe a Felicidade Entrar

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Amini, ulimwengu ni rafiki yako
Spanish: Tu creencia crea tu mundo amigable
French: Crois au bien, le monde t'aidera.
Arabic: العالم صديقك، اختر الفرح
Portuguese: Com fé e alegria, a vida sempre melhora

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Katika kupotea, tunapata vitu vipya.
Spanish: La calma convierte el desvío en descubrimiento.
French: Un détour mène toujours à une belle découverte.
Arabic: كن هادئًا، فالمغامرة تبدأ الآن.
Portuguese: O Desvio é a chance de um novo encontro.

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Hatua ndogo huleta njia mpya
Spanish: La perfección no existe; solo hazlo
French: Un pas à la fois, c'est suffisant
Arabic: ثق بنفسك، والهدف هو الاستمتاع
Portuguese: O Importante e começar e não ser perfeito.

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Anza kidogo, ukuta hutoweka
Spanish: Un pequeño paso rompe el muro
French: Les petits pas vainquent les grandes peurs
Arabic: خطوة صغيرة تنهي الخوف.
Portuguese: O Medo É fictício; dê o primeiro passo.

🌐 Concise Translations 🌐
Kiswahili: Wewe ndio bosi wa mawazo yako
Spanish: Tú eliges: la duda no es la verdad
French: Tu es le maître de tes pensées positives
Arabic: أوقف الشك، واختر فكرة سعيدة.
Portuguese: O Pensamento negativo não É verdade !

For a story to be truly great Social - Emotional Learning (SEL) content, its emotional lesson must remain perfectly consistent across every language and culture.

Our commitment ensures nuance, emotional accuracy, and linguistic precision in every territory.
We don't just translate words; we adapt the emotional and educational context so the lesson's impact is never lost, regardless of the language or culture.

The effectiveness of SEL content relies on the emotional lesson landing perfectly. Our process goes beyond standard translation, ensuring the feeling and educational impact of the moral is preserved in every language.

Our Global Guarantee on Localization

This commitment to contextual adaptation is our guarantee: when you partner with Papa Inks, you are investing in global consistency and local impact.

Our Final SEL Adaptation ensures that the emotional lessons of courage, kindness, and resilience are delivered with maximum clarity and cultural compatibility in every territory you serve.

This proprietary approach minimizes production risk, speeds time-to-market, and assures a universally high-quality reading experience for every child.

To fully demonstrate this skill, we present a brief Case Study based upon our book, The Secret of a Friendly Universe.

The Moral of the Story of this book and the core emotional lesson is:
Your Belief Shapes Reality: When we believe in the goodness of the world and focus on happy thoughts, we can find courage and joy—even during hard times. Positive thinking helps us feel safe and spread joy to others.

The following comparison demonstrates our process of adapting this conceptual lesson to preserve its impact, rather than relying on literal translation.

Case Study

This case study illustrates the difference between a basic word-for-word translation versus our final Papa Inks version, in which we highlight the essential contextual and nuanced changes required for SEL value, for each specific market.

1. French Adaptation

• Literal Translation (Fails to Capture Nuance):

  Votre croyance façonne la réalité.

  (Too philosophical; lacks actionable emotional focus.)

• Our Final SEL Adaptation (Papa Inks version):

  Crois au Bien, Le Monde t'Aidera.

  (Simple, motivational; promises direct support and benefit.)

2. Spanish Adaptation

• Literal Translation (Fails to Capture Nuance):

  Cuando creemos en la bondad del mundo, podemos encontrar valor y alegría.

  (Too wordy; less punchy than necessary for a child.)

• Our Final SEL Adaptation (Papa Inks version):

  Tu Creencia Crea Tu Mundo Amigable.

  (Highly child-friendly; clearly states that belief is an act of creation.)

3. Portuguese Adaptation

• Literal Translation (Fails to Capture Nuance):

  O pensamento positivo nos ajuda a nos sentir seguros e espalhar alegria.

  (Accurate, but flat; misses the emotional commitment.)

• Our Final SEL Adaptation (Papa Inks version):

  Com Fé e Alegria, a Vida Sempre Melhora.

  (Focuses on the active application of belief leading to a guaranteed, positive long-term result.)

The Papa Inks Partner Slogan:

You bring the local expertise; we deliver the global SEL excellence. Together, we are unlimited.

Secure Your Exclusive Region

• We are actively seeking exclusive licensing partners who share our commitment to high-quality, impactful Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) content.

• Our partnership model is built for mutual success, offering a robust and expanding content pipeline (20+ books and growing) designed for maximum profitability and cultural compatibility in your market.

Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Customize

Our approach combines the assurance of a large-scale series with the agility of a focused, creative team.

• Big Enough for Scale: We minimize your risk and reduce your time-to-market by providing ready-to-print Final SEL Adaptation files and comprehensive art assets, making "Print on Demand" fulfillment easy in your local country.

• Small Enough for Customization: This is our unique value. We are adept at expanding into any language required (Zulu, Creole, Swedish, Hindi, etc.).

  More importantly, we can easily customize local details - from referencing a specific mountain or river to adapting local traditions and names - ensuring the stories feel deeply familiar and relevant to the children in your regions.

This bespoke adaptability is the key to creating a truly intimate connection with your local audience and market.

Partnership & Global SEL Ventures

Initiate Your Partnership:

• Our commitment is simple: We provide the highest standard of emotionally and linguistically sound content, tailored specifically for your success.

• This collaboration transcends a simple licensing agreement; it is a shared mission to expand access to essential SEL tools globally.

We believe that successful relationships, like great stories, require trust, clarity, and ease.

In order to start a meaningful, honorable, and mutually beneficial working relationship with us, kindly send us an introductory email to les @ papa-inks. com - and during the week, we'll typically respond within 6 hours.