Quivori: magical children’s books by Gary Alker

Welcome to Quivori—a magical world of floating islands, curious creatures and stories to share. All four books are out now: a bedtime story for ages 3–7, two illustrated choose-your-path adventures for ages 6+, and a colouring book.

Discover the imagination behind these stories: meet Gary Alker, children’s author and creator of Quivori.

Mavzi and the Missing Star by Gary Alker

BEDTIME MAGIC · AGES 3–7

Mavzi and the Missing Star

His favourite star has disappeared… Join Mavzi on a beautifully illustrated adventure about kindness, friendship and looking a little closer.

More Quivori to discover

Don’t Look Down by Gary Alker

Don’t Look Down

Book One · Ages 6+

Choose your path, hunt for hidden picture clues and discover different endings.

Don’t Turn Around by Gary Alker

Don’t Turn Around

Book Two · Ages 6+

A tiny door. A very big mystery. Return to Quivori and choose your next adventure.

Quivori Colouring Book by Gary Alker

Quivori Colouring Book

40 magical pictures to colour

Bring floating islands, magical creatures and the world of Quivori to life in your own colours.

Look inside the books

See real pages and illustrations before choosing your next Quivori adventure.

Preview Mavzi and the Missing Star
Preview Don’t Look Down
Preview Don’t Turn Around
Preview the Quivori Colouring Book

Magic, adventure and friendship

Discover floating islands, curious creatures and stories to share. Mavzi and the Missing Star brings kindness and unexpected friendship to a bedtime adventure. The choose-your-path books invite older readers to make decisions, find clues and explore with a companion. The colouring book opens a world of imagination and creativity.

Find the right Quivori book · Explore the artwork gallery

Explore the World of Quivori

Discover three new views of Quivori—from a skyship harbour to a garden glowing beneath the moon.

Mavzi’s Austrian adventure

Mavzi has joined Gary in Hallstatt. See the lakeside artwork shared on Instagram and TikTok, with a little Quivori magic among Austria’s mountains.

See Mavzi in Hallstatt

More Quivori, wherever you follow

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