Author
Having worked as both a teacher and school Guidance Officer for over 20 years, I have seen first-hand the joy that books bring to children and the powerful conversations they can inspire.
While working as a School Counsellor in the United States, I began using Australian animals to teach social and emotional learning. The children connected so strongly with the characters that I decided to transform those lessons into children's stories.
My professional experience gives me insight into many of the challenges children face and the skills that help them thrive. Through engaging Australian animal characters, my stories explore themes including emotions, emotional regulation, friendship, kindness, cooperation, diversity, growth mindset, resilience and careers.
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Clap and Roll
A story about belonging, inclusion and creating games where everyone can participate.
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When Kindness Helps
A story exploring kindness towards people, animals and nature, and how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
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When Big Feelings Take Flight
A story that helps children understand the emotions that can lie beneath behaviour and encourages empathy instead of judgement.
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Let Your Feelings Move
A story that helps children discover healthy ways to move their bodies and calm big emotions when they feel overwhelmed.
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When Nothing Worked
A story celebrating persistence, creative problem-solving and the importance of trying different approaches when the first solution doesn't succeed.
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A Forest Full of Helpers
A story introducing children to different community helpers as a young numbat discovers how people with different jobs work together to solve problems and care for others.
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Before We Skip
An underwater adventure exploring empathy, values, courage and the importance of asking for help when we need it.
You can also explore some of my writing in the Toolbox section.
