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Cassie Shelley Books

Canadian Children’s Book Author

Real-life inspired stories that help families slow down, connect, and celebrate the simple moments that matter most. From cottage traditions to everyday adventures, these books are made to be shared, remembered, and loved.

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The Going to the Cottage series celebrates the simplest joys of cottage life through playful, relatable stories for young readers. Inspired by real family experiences, these books are made to be shared—helping parents and children connect, recognize their own traditions, and get excited about time spent together at the cottage.

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    Going To The Cottage: Summer

    It’s summertime! The family is heading to the cottage for a fun getaway at a home away from home. From playing at the beach to gathering around a cozy campfire or having an ice cream cone, there is so much to do at the cottage! Let the outdoor adventure begin!

    For Ages 2-6

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    Going To The Cottage: Fall

    The children are back at the cottage, this time in the fall! Join them as they jump into a big pile of colourful leaves, canoe on the lake, sing songs by the campfire and so much more! Features a special family recipe at the back of the book.  

    For Ages 2-6

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    Going To The Cottage: Winter

    Oh what fun it is to be at the cottage in the winter! Back for snowy adventures, the family fun continues! Build a snowman, play hockey on the frozen lake, decorate freshly baked gingerbread houses by the fire- YUM! Bundle up and enjoy wintertime at the cottage! Features a special family recipe at the back of the book.  

    For Ages 2-6

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    O's In My Toes: A Cereal Adventure

    "Uh-oh! Where did my O's go?" Join the young girl and her Golden Retriever on a rhyming adventure to find her missing O’s! Full of laughter, surprises and a gentle lesson about patience, “O’s in My Toes” will keep you... on your toes! How did the O’s go missing? Where could they be? Read along and find out! 

    For Ages 0-3

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Nice To Meet You!

Meet The Author

Hi, I’m Cassie!

I am a Canadian children’s book author living in Cambridge, Ontario with my family. I’m a mom to my three-year-old daughter, and my books are inspired by story time with her and our everyday family experiences. I am the author, publisher, and designer of the Going to the Cottage series (Summer, Fall, Winter), where I create playful, relatable stories that celebrate family moments, being outdoors, and everyday adventures.

Cottage life has been part of my life for over 30 years, and it remains my favourite place to visit. To me, the cottage represents one important word: connection.

While on maternity leave, I was reading a book about camping to my daughter, who was 18 months old at the time. It made me wonder if there were any books for young readers about going to the cottage– something my family had done my entire life. I wanted a story that would help teach my daughter about the simple joys of cottage life and all the activities we could experience together. When I couldn’t find a book that felt quite right, I decided to create one. I felt there was room for more children’s literature that reflects Canadian cottage culture, a tradition shared and enjoyed by many families.

My family cottage was on Buckhorn Lake near Ennismore, ON and my husband’s family spent their summers on Doe Lake in Katrine, Ontario. One of my favourite cottage traditions is gathering around the campfire with family—stepping away from busy day-to-day life to reconnect, share stories, make s’mores, play music, and simply enjoy being together. These moments of connection are at the heart of every story I write.

Book Signings In Ontario, Canada

Upcoming Author Events

I love the opportunity to meet young readers in person! Come say hello at one of my upcoming events and pick up a personalized copy of my books.

→ Saturday May 23rd • 6:30pm • Hillside Lake Park (Ayr, ON)

Four Cassie Shelley children's books titled "Going to the Cottage" Fall, Summer, and Winter, and "O's in My Toes: A Cereal Adventure" sitting on a light-coloured couch.
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  • Let's Get Ready To Go To The Cottage!

    "Cassie Shelley wrote an engaging story that my children love. We are frequent cottage goers and this book gets the kids excited for those long car trips. We have a blast every time we pick her book off the shelf. The illustrations are bright and fun. My family can’t wait to continue with the rest of her cottage series!"

    Going To The Cottage: Summer

  • My 4-Year-Old Wants To Go To The Cottage Now!

    "I love this book. It reminds me of my own family trips as a kid during the summer, whether we stayed in a lakeside cabin or camped outdoors. All the fun activities mentioned throughout the book are certain to get your young reader's attention. If you don't take regular vacations to a cottage (or something of the sort), be prepared for your kid to start asking for such trips. Mine certainly did! This is a family favorite right now. With the seasons changing, we'll have to get the fall version too!"

    Going To The Cottage: Summer

  • Such A Cute Children's Book!

    "This book is so cute! The pictures are awesome and the story is simple and so relatable! Going to the cottage is such a fun summer experience for our family and it’s amazing to have this book to read and talk about our cottage trips! Highly recommend this book. Our son loves it!

    Going To The Cottage: Summer

  • A Book That Any Child Can Connect With

    "I am a classroom teacher and I have purchased a copy of both the summer edition and fall for my students. I read the story as a whole group and we nearly paused on every page so that my students could share a connection that they made. Such as, “I have had a campfire with my family before”, “I’ve seen a ______ cloud in the sky too!” These books now sit on my classroom library and often I can find students returning to them to look at the bright images and to read the text again.I have also purchased this book for loved ones with littles and they love it! I can’t wait for the winter and spring edition to come out!"

    Going To The Cottage: Fall

  • Cute Story And Illustrations

    "The cutest little story about a girl and her dog and a cereal mess! And definitely relatable for kids (and their parents haha). The illustrations were adorable and colorful. My one year old loved it! I’d say it’s perfect for kids between one and three."

    O’s In My Toes

Cassie Shelley and her daughter reading her book together. Her daughter is pointing to a page in the book.
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