My name is Jeni Whittaker, I’m a mother of 1 human and 1 canine and the Knobbly Knuckly tree series is my first foray into children’s books! I launched this website as a way to talk more about the book and its characters, but also to share further resources and links to other books that you may enjoy. Please do contact me with your recommendations!
For me, healthy reading is about 5 key things:
- A positive message: Helping children to understand and accept themselves
- Kindness: Promoting respect and love for all animals, our planet and our local nature
- Conflict resolution: Harmonising difficult relationships (with oneself or with others)
- Creative imagination: Harnessing our innate ability to imagine and to empathise
- Diversity: Explaining and promoting inclusivity in terms of backgrounds, perspectives and feelings
Books I (or you) recommend:
Saving Tally, by Serena Lane Ferrari
A book about a curious sea turtle who goes on an adventure with his friend, only to get tangled up and caught in discarded fishing tackle.
