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Welcome to the studio blog, where I share behind-the-scenes stories from my children’s book studio, gentle wildlife and nature facts, seasonal craft ideas, and updates from studio life. It’s a space for curiosity, creativity, and building a closer connection to the natural world.

Fern and the Summer Storm – Out Now!

Fern and the Summer Storm is available now in paperback and eBook on Amazon.
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Why Common Nettles Deserve a Place in Your Garden

Far from being a nuisance, common nettles (Urtica dioica) are one of Britain's most valuable native plants. They support wildlife, can be harvested for food, and even help improve the health of your garden.
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Spook-tacular Halloween Reads for Children

Whether your little reader prefers friendly witches, silly skeletons and mischievous ghosts, or they’re old enough to enjoy something that sends a genuine shiver down their spine, I’ve picked out nine brilliant books to get you in the Halloween spirit.
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Beach activities

5 Beach Activities for Curious Young Explorers

Encouraging children to use all of their senses helps them notice far more than they would by rushing from one activity to the next.
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Fern and the Summer Storm is Almost Here!

Set in a beautiful summer meadow habitat, Fern and the Summer Storm follows a young hare named Fern as she learns that speed isn't always the answer.
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The Real Bramble: Ringed Plovers on UK Beaches

Ringed plovers live along coastlines across the UK, especially on sandy and shingle beaches, saltmarshes, dunes, and estuaries.
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What is a Beach Habitat and who lives there?

A UK beach habitat is always shifting. Tides come and go, winds reshape the sand, and storms can dramatically alter the landscape overnight.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Sir David Attenborough

There is something incredibly special about the way Sir David Attenborough shares the natural world. It is never loud or overwhelming. He does not tell us what to feel. He simply shows us enough that we begin to care on our own.
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Natural playdough

Homemade Nature Playdough (Natural Colours for Little Hands)

One of the lovely things about using natural ingredients for playdough is that the colours are soft and earthy rather than bright and bold.
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Jackdaws

The Jackdaw family on the Chimney

The Eurasian Jackdaw is one of the smallest members of the crow family in the UK, though you would never guess it from their confidence.
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Bramble and the Beach Nest is Out Now

A gentle children’s beach book inspired by UK wildlif
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Easter books

Children’s Easter Book Recommendations

Easter is such a lovely time to slow down, welcome the change of seasons, and enjoy a few gentle stories together.
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Studio News: Bramble Nears Release & Jasper Expands

There are some exciting updates from the studio as the Wild Britain series continues to grow.
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Swallows on UK Farms: Nature’s Aerial Pest Control

Each spring, the return of the Barn Swallow is one of the most uplifting signs of the season. Their forked tails and fluid flight stitch the sky above fields and farmyards, a reminder that warmer days are on their way.
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The Books That Inspired Me as a Child

Some of my earliest memories of books are not just of stories, but of worlds.
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What Is the Spring Equinox? A Sign That Spring Has Truly Begun

On 20th March, we reach the Spring Equinox in the UK, a significant moment in the natural calendar that marks the official beginning of astronomical spring.
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Spring Flowers and Pollinators: Why So Many Are White or Yellow

White and yellow are the most common colours among early spring wildflowers. These pale colours are especially effective during late winter and early spring when light levels are low and vegetation is sparse.
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Behind the Scenes: Watching the Skies

The Common Buzzard is now one of the most widespread birds of prey in Britain, but seeing one up close never feels ordinary.
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