Small books. Gentle adventures. Big-hearted dachshunds.
Meet Lucie, the Bicycle Pup
A gentle Paris dachshund with a bicycle basket full of flowers, little friends, seasonal adventures, and plenty of heart.
Lucie is a kind-hearted little dachshund who loves riding her bicycle through Paris. With her black beret, striped scarf, flower-filled basket, and tiny sparrow friend, Lucie explores quiet streets, cozy bookshops, warm cafés, glowing gardens, and beautiful corners of the City of Light.
Her stories are created for children ages 3–8 who love animals, gentle adventures, bedtime stories, and cozy picture books filled with kindness, friendship, curiosity, and heart.
Lucie’s Storybook World
Lucie first appeared as a charming dachshund illustration in Dachshunds in Paris before growing into her own picture-book series, printable wall art, and gentle animated storybook moments.
What began as one little coloring-page character has grown into a cozy Paris world filled with bicycle rides, tiny letters, golden leaves, glowing Halloween lanterns, snowy Christmas streets, gentle friendships, and small acts of kindness.
Lucie’s world is soft, whimsical, and unhurried — made for children, families, dachshund lovers, Paris dreamers, and anyone who believes the sweetest adventures are often found in quiet little moments.
Loved by Lucie Readers
A few kind words from readers who have welcomed Lucie into their homes.
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Book One
Lucie, the Bicycle Pup
A Gentle Ride Through Paris
One quiet morning, before Paris wakes, Lucie puts on her black beret, wraps herself in her favorite striped scarf, and sets off on her little bicycle.
As she pedals through the peaceful streets, Lucie visits a colorful flower market, follows the delicious scent of a cozy bakery, meets a tiny feathered friend, and fills her basket with thoughtful surprises before riding across the city to visit someone very special.
A gentle Paris adventure about kindness, friendship, family, and the joy found in simple moments.
Book Two
Lucie and the Lost Little Letter
A Gentle Evening Delivery Through Paris
One quiet evening, as the lights begin to glow across Paris, a tiny letter blows into Lucie’s bicycle basket.
It has no address and no name — only a painted blue star.
With her little sparrow friend beside her, Lucie follows gentle clues through a cozy bookshop, a warm Paris café, a rain-washed garden, and the twinkling streets of the city.
Pedal, pedal, near and far —
who is waiting for the little blue star?
A cozy Paris mystery about kindness, friendship, perseverance, and helping something precious find its way home.
Book Three
Lucie and the First Golden Leaf
A Gentle Autumn Ride Through Paris
One golden autumn morning, as leaves dance through the quiet streets of Paris, Lucie hears a tiny rustle beneath the trees.
There, she meets a worried little hedgehog with a very important question. With her little sparrow friend nearby and the hedgehog tucked safely in her basket, Lucie sets off through golden fountains, rustling leaves, cozy Paris corners, and autumn streets glowing with gold and red.
Rustle, rustle, gold and red—
autumn dances overhead.
A gentle autumn Paris adventure about friendship, reassurance, changing seasons, and the quiet magic of helping a tiny friend.
Book Four
Lucie and the Little
Halloween Light
A Gentle Halloween Ride Through Paris
One soft October evening, as lanterns begin to glow across Paris, Lucie sets off on her bicycle through streets filled with pumpkins, costumes, and autumn light.
Along the way, she discovers a worried little squirrel named Jules hiding from the unfamiliar sights of Halloween. With Jules tucked safely in her basket, Lucie pedals slowly through the glowing streets, where witches, ghosts, and shadowy shapes turn out to be friendly faces dressed up for fun.
Glow, glow, lantern light—
softly through the autumn night.
Together they pass a cozy bakery, glowing windows, and familiar Paris friends as Jules begins to feel a little braver.
A gentle Halloween adventure about friendship, courage, reassurance, and finding comfort in a dear friend.
Book Five
Lucie and the Little
Christmas Bell
A Gentle Christmas Ride Through Paris
One chilly December afternoon, as Paris begins to glow for Christmas, Lucie sets off on her bicycle through streets filled with twinkling lights, festive shop windows, and softly falling snow.
Along the way, she discovers a tiny puppy named Hugo sitting beneath a little wooden chalet. He cannot find his family, so Lucie tucks him safely into her basket and promises to help him find the place he remembers.
Pedal, pedal, soft and slow—
beneath the Christmas lights we go.
Together they pass Christmas stalls, fir trees, ribbons, glowing windows, and cozy Paris streets as a familiar little sound begins to lead them in the right direction.
A gentle Christmas adventure about kindness, friendship, family, and helping someone find their way home.
Special Edition
Lucie’s Paris Adventures: The Complete Keepsake Collection
Five Gentle Paris Adventures in One Keepsake Collection
Step into Lucie’s little world of Paris adventures with her first five stories gathered together in one beautifully illustrated collection.
Follow Lucie from flower-filled morning rides and a mysterious lost letter to golden autumn leaves, glowing Halloween lanterns, and snowy Christmas streets — meeting little friends and sharing gentle moments of kindness along the way.
Five stories. One little bicycle pup.
A whole world of Paris adventures.
Along with all five complete stories, the collection includes Lucie’s Paris neighborhood maps, her Paris Passport, activity pages, and special extras to explore beyond the stories.
A cozy keepsake collection about friendship, kindness, courage, family, and the small moments that make every adventure special.
Bring Lucie’s Paris World Home
Lucie’s adventures continue beyond the books with printable storybook wall art inspired by her Paris bicycle rides, gentle friendships, changing seasons, and cozy city moments.
Created for nurseries, children’s bedrooms, reading nooks, cozy corners, and Paris-inspired spaces, the artwork brings a little of Lucie’s storybook world into everyday life.
Pair a favorite Lucie story with matching wall art, or create a thoughtful little gift set for a young reader, dachshund lover, or Paris dreamer.
Get a Free Lucie Paris Printable
Bring a little Paris charm home with a complimentary printable art piece inspired by Lucie, the Bicycle Pup.
This gentle storybook print is perfect for a reading nook, nursery, bedroom, creative corner, or cozy space where imagination is always welcome.
Join the Cozy Critter Club and receive Lucie’s free Paris printable, along with cozy Sunday letters, storybook updates, and occasional peeks inside the Thistle Fox world.
Watch Lucie’s Animated Storybook Moments
Lucie also appears in gentle animated storybook moments from Thistle Fox Books.
These short, calming videos are like living illustrations — quiet scenes of Lucie riding through Paris, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle, meeting little friends, and enjoying peaceful moments in her storybook world.Perfect for anyone who loves cozy animation, dachshunds, Paris, soft music, and gentle visual storytelling.
Continue the Adventure
Whether you are meeting Lucie for the first time or collecting each little book, we are so glad you are here.
Follow Lucie through morning bicycle rides, evening mysteries, tiny letters, feathered friends, Paris streets, and gentle moments of kindness.
Small books. Gentle adventures. Big-hearted dachshunds.