Ray & Misty

Welcome to Ray & Misty's cozy corner

Little days.
Big discoveries.

Ray loves a little plan. Misty loves a cozy box. With Don, Mia, and Jun, everyday surprises become something worth looking at twice.

Follow the clues Meet the friends

Psst… Misty may know where the sock went.

Ray kneels beside Misty, who is sitting in a cardboard box with two teal-and-yellow striped socks.

The whole cozy crew

Meet the friends

Every friend notices something different. That is what makes their little plans work.

Ray smiles with her hands on her hips, wearing her red-and-yellow shirt and smooth red headband.

Ray

Makes a little plan—and knows plans can bend.

Misty, a large black-and-white tuxedo cat, sits with her red collar and gold tag.

Misty

Follows cat logic. Boxes and warm socks are hard to resist.

Don smiles while holding a small box and a roll of tape.

Don

Makes play steady, safe, and ready for everyone.

Mia smiles and holds a small yellow flower flag.

Mia

Brings big feelings, bright ideas, and make-believe.

Jun smiles gently while holding a green leaf.

Jun

Slows down and notices the quiet clue others miss.

A tiny mystery

Look close.
Then look closer.

Can you follow Misty's clue trail? Use a finger, a mouse, or the Tab key. Take your time.

Look at each illustration, then choose the button below it to follow the next clue.

Clue 1 of 3

Ray and her friends kneel around a laundry basket while Jun points to a tiny patch of black-and-white fur.

What is caught on the basket?

Jun spots something black and white.

Ray holds one striped sock while Misty holds its match inside her cardboard box. Ages 3–7

Featured story

Ray & Misty: Misty and the Missing Sock

One half of Ray's favorite striped pair is missing. With Don, Mia, Jun, and a trail of tiny clues, Ray slows down, looks closer, and discovers why Misty wanted the sock.

  • Careful looking
  • Trying a new plan
  • Kindness toward pets

A soft final laugh

Four puppets.
One cozy ending.

Ray's favorite pair is back together. Misty has already found another soft spot.

Don, Ray, Jun, and Mia play with colorful sock puppets while Misty sits beside them and rests one paw on Mia's puppet.

A note for grown-ups

Made for little listeners and growing readers.

Ray & Misty stories use clear feelings, gentle humor, and small problems children can understand. Younger children can follow the pictures and join the repeated lines. Emerging readers can enjoy the clues, cause and effect, and cozy details.

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The Ray & Misty bookshelf

Books for little listeners and growing readers.

Each story is grouped in one card. Verified paperback and Kindle editions appear together at the bottom as they become available.

Cover art for The Rainy-Day Parade Book 001

Picture book · Ages 3 to 5

The Rainy-Day Parade

Rain changes Ray's sidewalk parade plan, but Misty the tuxedo cat accidentally helps Ray and her friends create a cozy indoor parade.

Paperback on Amazon
Cover art for Misty and the Missing Sock Book 002

Picture book · Ages 3 to 7

Misty and the Missing Sock

One half of Ray's favorite striped pair is missing. With Don, Mia, Jun, and a trail of tiny clues, Ray slows down, looks closer, and discovers why Misty wanted the sock.

Paperback on Amazon
Cover art for The Too-Loud Drum Day Book 003

Picture book · Ages 3 to 7

The Too-Loud Drum Day

When Ray and her friends start every sound at once, their music circle becomes too much to hear. A pause, one accidental tap from Misty, and a new turn-taking plan help every sound find its place.

Paperback on Amazon
Cover art for Misty and the Cardboard Castle Book 004

Picture book · Ages 3 to 7

Misty and the Cardboard Castle

Ray and Don build a cardboard castle, but its first doorway does not make room for Misty, an exceptionally large tuxedo cat. Two careful tests help them see what the doorway needs: wider, taller, welcome.

Paperback on Amazon

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