The Magic of Words: 

Nurturing Early Literacy in Children 

A tale of laughter, friendship, and the simple pleasures of nature.

Perfect for young nature lovers!

"My passion for children's literature is deeply rooted in the importance of early literacy and fostering a lifelong love of reading. I aim to inspire children by sharing my love for the outdoors and nature through my picture books. I spend my days hiking and exploring with my three adventurous dogs on Vancouver Island, BC. "

A tale of laughter, friendship, and the simple pleasures of nature.

Join Poppy on a delightful journey through the magical world of Mr. Green's snack garden, where she discovers a love for gardening alongside her neighbor. Together, they cultivate a friendship that spans generations. As the seasons change, the garden offers new delights, but the lessons of joy, wisdom, and nature remain timeless. Through laughter, friendship, and the simple pleasures of nature, Poppy learns that the best gardens are grown with love and shared with those we cherish. 

"Poppy and the Snack Garden whisked me back in time, to the days I and my grandparents tended to there 1/2 acre garden. I could taste the carrots and the cherry tomatoes popping in my mouth as I read…Poppy and her friends brought back the magic of my childhood and has inspired me to plant my own Garden ♥️ "

Perfect for young nature lovers!

Little Rabbit is curious to know who lives in the forest. Simple repetitive text and soft watercolour illustrations introduce young children to baby animals and their names as Mama Rabbit and Little Rabbit explore their forest friends. A fun repetitive read-along for children 2 to 5 years old. Mama, Who Lives in the Forest, is the first in a series of early learning books for young children. 

A multisensory exploration of the senses

Little Rabbit is curious about spring! Can you help Little Rabbit discover spring? Little Rabbit's friends help her discover spring through the five senses. Learn how each one experiences spring a little differently. Little Rabbit Discovers Spring is a charming picture book for children 3 to 5 years old written in simple, engaging text. The beautiful, friendly, and charming illustrations make this the perfect book to introduce spring and the senses to young children. 

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Great for early childhood teachers, primary teachers, homeschool families, and parents.