Ecosse is the newly established publishing and marketing agency behind Jonathan Findlay’s first book “STUFF, a Poetic Tale of Hoarding.” 

Stuff is a visually rich, fun adventure, set to rhyme and in a Scottish castle, that revolves around the lives of Lord and Lady McStash and their young daughter, Flora, each with a very different attitude towards accumulating stuff. The story explores multiple themes – the ups and downs of hoarding clutter, the resourcefulness of children, the value of experiences over materialism, entrepreneurship, the environment, the wonder of nature and, not least, the power of love!

Stuff is suitable for all ages (6+), although adults seem to enjoy it as much as the kids! While the text and storyline are entirely Jonathan’s own work and he has also personally done the layout and typeset, the images were crafted by the author using AI software. This does not preclude a new edition being illustrated by hand, however we hope you will agree that the current imagery serves the story well.

In addition to activity pages at the back of the book, Stuff also offers huge potential as a reference book for the health and education sectors, as it serves as a gentle introduction and catalyst for discussion regarding the habit of Hoarding, recognised by the World Health Organisation in 2019 as a Mental Health Disorder.

Stuff is available in Paperback, Audiobook and eBook formats from many e-commerce stores and further information can be found on the dedicated website https://www.more-stuff.com where schools can benefit from bulk orders at discounted prices.

Ecosse is committed to paying 2.5% of the company’s annual net profit to support “Word Forest” (www.wordforest.org) a tree-planting charity that also benefits communities in Africa by building schools, facilitating education and supporting female empowerment.