A place to learn. A place to play. A place to read.

Stories That Spark Curiosity, Wonder, and Adventure.

Big Sapling Publishing is an independent press rooted in the belief that great stories help us grow. From heartwarming illustrated books for early readers to supernatural urban fantasy adventures for teens and adults.

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Two Distinct Worlds to Explore

Discover our current releases and upcoming literary projects.

Children's Picture Book Available Now

Picture Book • Early Readers

Whooo Whooo Whoooo's There?

Written & Illustrated by Justin J. Pawlak

Fly along with Howard the Owl as he searches high and low for a friend. This interactive tale, inspired by stories told to the author's son, uses animal sounds and simple directions to explore themes of loneliness and friendship.

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About Our Imprint

How a Bedtime Tale Grew into Big Sapling

Big Sapling Publishing began as a seed of connection between a father and his son.

Justin first imagined the story of Howard the Owl for his son Xavier while his wife was pregnant, telling it to him through her belly and later watching Xavier's eyes light up with wonder. That heartfelt connection inspired our first book, Whooo Whooo Whoooo's There?, and founded the imprint.

"The child in our logo is Xavier reading under a tree. Like young trees, children are saplings—able to be nurtured, shaped, and grown by the ideas and stories we share with them."

Today, Big Sapling is branching out. We are continuing our commitment to children's books while expanding into gripping, immersive fantasy worlds for older readers.

Big Sapling Games

We Make Games!

Big Sapling isn't just about reading—it's about play. Discover our original PC games, creative puzzle mechanics, and interactive experiences.

Arcade Puzzle PC • Steam Coming April 2027

Gravity Blast

A single-player arcade puzzle game inspired by the timeless thrill of falling blocks. Deploy gravity bombs to enter bonus modes, design custom pieces, compete on friends and global leaderboards, and enjoy an electrifying 30+ track original soundtrack.

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Stories That Leap Off the Page

From interactive farmstead adventures across Howard and Oscar’s meadow to deep cartography and lore codices for the Reckoning of the Twelve, discover how our literary worlds come to life through interactive browser play.

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