Children’s Stories

“Whipper Takes Table Mountain”

Dedication: For the person who made me picture a rockclimbing penguin in the first place.

Whipper the little African penguin has a dream to summit Table Mountain, but with flippers not meant for climbing, it’s a bit of a challenge. With the help of his friend Intaba, a Jacana, and some unexpected allies, Whipper sets out on an adventure to prove that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Join Whipper and Intaba the Jacana as they learn to embrace their unique characteristics, work together and face the challenges of achieving their goal in this heartwarming story of friendship and determination.

Picture Book

“Poppy and the Pollinators”

Dedication: For my late Grandpa Seaboyer, who loved to garden.

Poppy loves spending time in her garden, but one day she notices that her flowers aren’t blooming as beautifully as they used to. With the help of Grandpa, a gardener, Poppy sets out on a mission to learn about pollinators and how best to attract them. Along the way, she discovers the important role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

Picture Book

“Cretaceous Corinne Creates a Catosaur!”

Dedication: to everyone who wants a pet, has a pet, or wishes they could have a dinosaur as a pet. And all the STEM girls I wish I could be!

Corinne Canterbury loves dinosaurs — but creating one from fossilized dino dung was totally an accident! Join Corinne and her friends, siblings Lavender and Feivel, as they learn how to look after a dinosaur — who just so happens to be the size of a cat. How did that happen?!

Early Reader