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I am a business owner, cattle farmer, loving wife, Mother and now with the help of our five beautiful children, a writer. Before all these roles, I was an Early Childhood Educator with a passion to educate children through play and real-life experiences.I thrive on chaos and love using my everyday life to bring a sense of adventure, encouragement and wonder into my story telling. Our children play a huge part when bringing these moments to life, helping with retell, rhyming and even expressing themselves through the illustration process. Creating stories that are engaging for a range of young readers. I believe in the importance of reading at a young age. It builds essential foundational skills, including language acquisition, cognitive development and emotional intelligence. Strengthening brain development, vocabulary and concentration. Although for me, it's the fostering of a strong, secure bond between child and caregiver, along with igniting a child's imagination that captures my spark for writing and storytelling the most.

Franco Caro is a professional illustrator from Chile who specializes in children's books and narrative illustration. His work focuses on expressive characters, playful compositions and warm storytelling that brings everyday moments to life. Franco has worked with authors from around the world to help transform their stories into engaging visual experiences for young readers. His illustration style combines vibrant colours, charming characters and dynamic scenes designed to spark imagination and curiosity. He particularly enjoys collaborating with authors and families to create meaningful stories that children can connect with and revisit for years to come.