My Work

I have spent the last 5 years connecting children with nature. I believe if we inspire a love for nature in a child, it will lead to a desire to protect it.

Building Giant Sized Fairy Houses.

First we have to give children the opportunity and freedom to go outside and explore, discover the magic Mother Nature has to offer, only then can they understand how precious it is.

My hope is that my nature classes, books, videos and art inspire children and families to head outdoors and explore the wonders of the natural world. We are all connected and we all play a vital role in this beautiful journey we call the circle of life. Visit my “Let’s Go Outside” Video series. A collection of short videos to inspire children and families to head outdoors and explore the magic Mother Nature has to offer.

MOTHER …  ARTIST …  NATURALIST …  AUTHOR …  DREAMER … TEACHER

Our children are only gifted to us for such a short time. Watch and listen to your children.
They will teach you more than you ever thought possible.

Live with love. Unconditional Love!

ARTIST

Everyone is an artist in their own unique way, and that personal creativity is one of the secrets of happiness. Mother Nature is my inspiration. My latest book characters “The Little Humbugs” were inspired by watching my own children at one with nature.

We are all connected 2010

A prayer for Japan 2011

Yoga fun for kids – published May 2011

DREAMER

I believe it is the creatives that are the real world-changers.

I am a dreamer. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be.

Children are born with the gift of imagination. They are dreamers and know no boundaries. My inner child is always eager to leap out and grab life’s adventures and opportunities. I dream of one day living in a tree house deep in the forest. I also dream that love and peace will conquer and we will all live in harmony.

AUTHOR

Telling stories is an important part of healing, self-knowledge, and personal and spiritual vehicle for connecting us to other people and understanding ourselves and our place in the world. I  love to disappear into my imaginary world and share my magical discoveries with others. I believe storytelling to be a vital part of the circle of life.

TEACHER

Over the last couple of years I have been running nature classes in the forest, witnessing the benefits and magic nature plays in a child’s life.

Getting children excited and curious about the natural world is what my nature camp is all about. The nature activities that I teach are fun, engaging and easy to do and awaken childrens’ senses, minds and hearts. Children need to go outside for both learning and play. Time outdoors helps children to develop a sense of spirit, independence and confidence.

I truly believe nature playgroups, forest schools and youth nature clubs are fundamental to today’s society.

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Introducing my New Book Series : ORANGE MOON

We are all connected in the circle of life…

My new book series is based upon a child’s wonder of the Natural World. A magical reminder of the power of love and innocence.

Ellouise, known to her family and animal friends as Orange Moon, gifts her love everywhere she roams. From adventures in her backyard with her little brother, Cody (Little Wolf) to visiting her gadget (tech)-obsessed cousin in New York City, Ellouise shares her love and finds beauty everywhere she goes, even in the unlikeliest places.

Watch the book trailer…

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BOOK 3 Little Humbug chapter book series “Nika and the Painted Turtle”

Would you like to review my latest chapter book in The Little Humbugs Series? Email me :

info@littlehumbugs.com and I’ll send you “Nika And The Painted Turtle” Ebook.

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THE LITTLE HUMBUGS

The little Humbugs are Butterfly Girls and Dragonfly Boys – Eco warriors, half human, half bug book characters on a very special mission. I created the Little Humbugs to tell a compelling story on how we need to care for the environment and to live in harmony with the Natural World. Through engaging characters, the power of words and images and interactive play, my goal is to connect children to nature and inspire and empower children to create change. www.littlehumbugs.com

TOFFEE THE HIGHLAND COW

Toffee was my first children’s book character.

We were fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the Scottish countryside. A herd of bright orange-very hairy Highland Cattle grazed  next door to our garden. It was watching the young calves playing, child like -jumping, leaping and chasing each other, that inspired me to write about the Highland calves. I wanted to introduce children to the Scottish countryside and wildlife (some of which are endangered), in a fun and educational way. www.highlandtoffee.com