My favorite reviews are often from children. These portraits of Spider Grandmother by Josephine Phandt (age 6) and her sister Antonia (age 3) made my day! Their love of stories, of nature, and of life itself shines so brightly.
My storybook, Spider Grandmother’s Web of Wonders, is a collection of twenty-five traditional wonder tales illustrated with forty-four flower photographs by Ted P. Kipping. It is available on Amazon and other online sites, and at all bookstores
Delicous wisdom about how to sooth and inspire children and give them hope in this heart-breaking time. Every school needs a garden so that chidren
Dear Gardeners, Storytellers, Readers, and Friends, Welcome to “Spider Secrets,” my monthly blog about gardens, gardening, and storytelling, with stories about mythic and modern gardens
Yesterday, my uphill neighbors left a bouquet of kitchen herbs wrapped in nasturtiums hanging on my gate. Divided into bunches, the bouquet brightens my kitchen
“I am a storyteller, writer, and recording artist of wonder tales that connect children to nature’s deep joys and eternal wisdom. I perform nationally and internationally in schools, botanical gardens, art and garden centers, and at conferences. My audio storybooks feature original music by composer Sara Buchanan MacLean. I am Voting Member of the Grammy’s Recording Academy.”
