Celtic Dog Creative launches debut kickstarter campaign for The Adventures of Twigley

Celtic Dog Creative, a new studio dedicated to crafting holistically engaging stories, has launched its very first Kickstarter campaign for The Adventures of Twigley. The project seeks to blend the timeless magic of a physical book with an immersive, musical audiobook, creating a story that lives far beyond the final page.

The Adventures of Twigley tells the heart-warming tale of a young stick with a burning desire for adventure. When a fierce storm separates him from his family tree, Twigley begins a journey of self-discovery, exploring universal themes of belonging, loss, self-worth, and ambition.

“This story is a deep reflection of the creativity we’ve found right here in Western Australia,” said Cathal Mongey, Writer and Co-Founder. “The entire concept began while hiking up Bluff Knoll in the beautiful Stirling Ranges. A hiker handed us a stick, saying, ‘This stick was a great help getting to the top, you should give it a go.’ That simple act sparked the idea: a stick urged to stick to what you know, but after a lightning storm shakes up his world, he finds adventure and the real meaning of home. The story was pretty much written throughout the four hour and forty-two minute drive back home to Perth. We’ve built this entire creative vision here in WA, and we know it’s the passion of the local community that will help us bring this debut project to print.”

To bring this multi-sensory story to life, Celtic Dog Creative has set a funding goal of $25,000. These vital funds will be used to cover the essential costs of our first-ever project, including high-quality printing of the physical book and building the necessary digital tools for the interactive audiobook experience. Hitting this goal is essential to bringing this ambitious project to print and ensuring its longevity.

Supporters can pre-order The Adventures of Twigley through a variety of unique reward tiers. The core offerings allow backers to secure the beautifully illustrated Picturebook itself, or upgrade to the full, immersive experience by bundling the Picturebook and Audiobook together. For those who want something truly unique, higher tiers offer exclusive personalisation: backers can receive a personal illustrated portrait in the world of Twigley or even a personal 30-second jingle created just for them by the creative team. Furthermore, we’ve created special options for institutions, including the School bundle of 10 books and tiers for booking a Private performance for up to 20 people or a Public school performance, bringing the magic of Twigley directly to classrooms and communities.

Celtic Dog Creative is asking the community to join their pack and help fund this ambitious first-ever project. The culmination of the campaign will be the official launch of the finished book at a live performance event in March 2026 – a spectacular celebration of the Twigley world made possible by its backers.

Support The Adventures of Twigley here.

About Celtic Dog Creative
Celtic Dog Creative is a new independent creative studio committed to redefining storytelling by blending high-quality physical products with immersive digital media. Founded by Cathal Mongey – Author and Songwriter, Lydia Ellen Greaves – Illustrator and Artistic Eye, Marcus Davidson – Producer and Musical Magician and Edna Carneiro Sweeney – Project Manager and Glue, the studio aims to build rich, multi-sensory worlds that educate, inspire, and forge deeper emotional bonds with readers young and old.

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