The e-book

by | Jun 5, 2026

Behind the Scenes: Our First Accessible E-Book

Creating an e-book sounds simple at first — add the text, include the images, and you are done. But as soon as accessibility comes into play, an entirely new chapter begins. Our goal was to offer The Enchanted Farm not only as a beautiful print edition, but also as a fully accessible e-book — open to all readers, with or without disabilities.

What sounded straightforward turned out to be a real challenge. We had to immerse ourselves in HTML structures, EPUB code, and semantically clean formatting — things we had never worked with before. Every paragraph, every image, and every piece of formatting had to be checked, tagged, and in some cases adjusted by hand. Along the way, we ran into strange error messages, invisible control characters, and bits of code that suddenly broke the entire layout.

The alternative text for the illustrations was especially tricky. How do you describe an image in a way that still makes it come alive for someone who cannot see it — without giving away too much, but with enough atmosphere?

Accessibility itself also raised entirely new questions for us. How does navigation work for screen readers? Which information absolutely has to be accessible as text? And how do you make sure the flow of reading remains intact, no matter which device or assistive tool is being used?

Looking back, it was both a technical and a creative journey. With a great deal of patience, countless test runs, and a lot of trial and error, we succeeded in creating a functional, lovingly designed, and accessible e-book — ready for Amazon, libraries, and the many worlds of digital reading.

 

Lama or Alpaca?

Lama or Alpaca?

by | Apr 22, 2026

 The Fleece – Elegant vs. Practical

 

Alpacas were bred mainly for their fine, soft fleece.


Their coat is almost silky – perfect for spinning and falling in love with.

Llamas are pack animals and often have a coarser fleece, but in return they tend to have that majestic posture that says, “I may be fluffy, but I mean business.”

Ears

And if you ever forget who is bigger or smaller, just think of fruit and llamas.
Because llamas have banana-shaped ears – long and curved inward.
Alpacas have short, straight ears – like two attentive little antennas.

(And is our llama Eras a little offended because his ears keep getting compared to fruit? Understandably. But they really are banana-shaped.)

Big Personalities with Their Own Quirks

Our llamas are more self-assured, calmer, and more graceful.
Our alpacas are busier, make us smile, (and sometimes, to be honest, they also drive us a little crazy – for example when Romeo decides to do exactly the opposite of what we had in mind), and they are just unbelievably cute.

And as always, there are exceptions. You simply have to get to know them.

When people ask us which we like better – llamas or alpacas – the answer is clearly unclear.

Llamas are truly something special, with their proud, calm nature and that unmistakable look.
Alpacas, on the other hand, are wonderfully sweet and gentle, and they make you smile instantly just by being there.

And that is exactly why we cannot choose – and do not want to.
Because every encounter with them is different: sometimes quiet and calming, sometimes curious, warm, and full of little moments that stay with you long after you have gone home. Together, they create what makes our walks so special – a true break from everyday life, surrounded by nature and animals that truly touch the heart.