Picture books with gentle life lessons + optional science and nature activities. Read the full books online for free and enjoy hands-on exploration with simple worksheets.
Beautiful stories that build wonder and resilience—then invite curious minds to dive deeper with free science activities.
Dreams, roots & legacy
Ages 4-8 Hover for free resources!A flower dreams of climbing a mountain to see the entire world. But flowers can’t walk. A story about big dreams, kind helpers, and the seeds we leave behind.
Self-acceptance & uniqueness
Ages 4-8 Hover for free resources!Little Brown Spider can't spin a web like her cousins. Embarking on a quest to discovery why, she learns she's a wolf spider—a hunter with her own special skills. A story about finding your own path.
Celebrate biodiversity
Ages 2-5 Hover for free resources!Did you know there are over 20,000 species of bees? This book introduces nine of them—from fuzzy bumbles to shiny sweat bees—with illustrations and lettering that bring each one to life.
Discovery & adaptability
Ages 4-8 Hover for free resources!Atlas goes looking for a flower that hasn't been seen in many years. He never spots the flower...but what he discovers along the way might be even better.
Joy in the everyday
Ages 2-5 Hover to flipDuring a car ride through the countryside, children imagine hay bales as creatures on the move. A story about wonder, play, and noticing the magic in ordinary moments.
Extend the wonder! Free printable worksheets designed by a scientist-mom to go deeper with each story.
Teachers & librarians: These resources are free to use in classrooms and programs!
Discover the therapeutic magic of the natural world.
Skillfully blending naturalism with spirituality, these flexible exercises can be completed in as few as five minutes—in the backcountry or the backyard. A practical guide for experiencing nature's therapeutic magic and finding peace in the natural world around you.
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I grew up between Appalachia and Old Florida—two places where nature still feels wild and close. That childhood wonder never left me, and it shapes everything I write.
By day, I’m a geoscientist studying how water shapes ecosystems, from Florida’s cypress domes to Oregon’s mountain springs. At home, I’m a mom who believes nature is one of our best teachers—and that stories are how lessons stick.
I began writing children’s books for my son, using nature’s examples to help him navigate big feelings and big questions. My stories explore resilience, finding your own path, and what makes you different, offering gentle introductions to themes like belonging, adaptability, loss, and transformation.
The stories always come first, but I can’t help weaving in science along the way. Each book includes discussion questions, fun facts, and free educational worksheets for curious minds who want to dig deeper.
When I'm not writing or researching, you'll find me exploring the outdoors with my kid—the original inspiration for these books.
Three teens race to learn cat's magic and save the world in this gripping shonen-inspired fantasy comic series.
"Impressively original… A fun read from start to finish… especially and unreservedly recommended for teenage and young adult readers" — Midwest Book Review
"Beautifully rendered… hits you like a gut punch" — Comic Book Yeti
"Crackles with delightful, enthusiastic creativity… and beautiful art." — Graphic Policy