Hello, I’m Valerie Catt — founder of Riverblossom and creator of the Curious Kid Books universe. I write and design with one mission: to nurture emotional safety, wonder, and conscious connection in every child’s learning journey.

As a curriculum architect, storyteller, and lifelong believer in gentle magic, I build worlds where teachers feel supported, children feel seen, and every detail — from fonts to feelings — reinforces trust and transformation.

Riverblossom began as a whisper of a dream: a place where stories could inspire, classrooms could bloom, and educators could feel empowered. Today, it’s a growing ecosystem of books, journals, play-based tools, and trauma-informed resources — all crafted with care, clarity, and a touch of enchantment.

I’m also a compliance-focused business operator, designing credentialed pathways and airtight systems for my IOP program. But at heart, I’m a creator — someone who delights in the emotional texture of a well-placed word, a comforting layout, or a character who feels like home.

Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a curious soul, I’m so glad you’re here.

Welcome to Riverblossom — where learning is gentle, stories are sacred, and every child matters.

With warmth,  

Valerie Catt

Trauma-Informed Learning, Designed for Safety and Wonder

At Riverblossom, every resource is crafted to support emotional safety, curiosity, and conscious connection. I design tools that help children feel seen, educators feel supported, and classrooms bloom with trust.

My curriculum includes:

• Curious Kid Journals — gentle prompts for emotional expression and self-discovery

• Play-Based Learning Kits — tactile tools like linen figures and story-based activities

• Instructor Orientation Materials — compliance-ready guides for trauma-informed teaching

• Credentialed Pathways — systems that meet professional standards while honoring emotional depth

Whether you’re building an IOP program or nurturing a classroom, these tools are designed to protect, empower, and inspire.

📚 Book Library

Explore the Curious Kid Books Universe

Each story in the Riverblossom collection is designed to foster emotional safety, confidence, and connection. You’ll find:

• Gentle heroes like Miss Bonnet — science-minded, emotionally grounded, and empowering

• Repeated narrative structures to support early readers’ memory and confidence

• Magical realism and nature-inspired motifs that evoke wonder and calm

Browse all titles on my Lulu Spotlight page.

🪄 Riverblossom Magazine

Seasonal Stories, Rituals, and Reflections

Riverblossom Magazine is a quarterly celebration of gentle magic, emotional safety, and creative empowerment. Each issue includes:

• Original stories and poems

• Classroom rituals and seasonal activities

• Reflections on identity, healing, and transformation

Explore the latest issue here.

🧠 Credentials & Professional Background

Architecting Systems That Protect and Empower

I’m a compliance-focused business operator with deep experience in:

• Designing credentialed IOP pathways

• Building airtight systems for instructor onboarding

• Creating emotionally safe, professionally rigorous curriculum frameworks

My work blends operational mastery with emotional intelligence — ensuring every system supports both safety and transformation.

💌 Contact & Collaboration

Let’s Connect

I love hearing from educators, parents, and fellow creators.

Whether you’re curious about a book, interested in collaboration, or just want to say hello — I’m here.

You can reach me at info@valeriecatt.com or through the contact form on this site.