My Books
The Bench
From Hazel Amelia Greyson comes a timeless illustrated fable about presence, quiet connection, and the healing power of simply being there. With evocative black-and-white artwork, The Bench is a moving story for readers of all ages.
“There was a bench at the edge of the old city park… and it never asked anyone to explain.”
So begins a gentle, unforgettable tale of a weathered bench that becomes a place of comfort for strangers who need somewhere to rest, to think, or to simply be. Over the seasons, it welcomes a woman with coffee she doesn’t drink, a boy whose guitar still doubts itself, and countless others who arrive carrying laughter, grief, or nothing at all. The bench listens. The bench stays. And it never asks why.
This is a story about listening without judgment, the unspoken ways we can hold each other up, and the quiet spaces that help us feel less alone. Poetic and heartfelt, The Bench is the perfect gift when words are hard to find.
Perfect for:
Birthdays, graduations, new chapters, and farewells
Encouragement, sympathy, and thinking-of-you gifts
Readers who love illustrated fables and gentle, poetic stories
Published in 2025
Echoes from the Islands
Set sail into gentle tales where ocean breezes carry secrets, coral reefs shimmer with hidden magic, and kindness echoes from island to island. In Echoes from the Islands, fifteen enchanting short stories transport young readers to tropical shores, fishing villages, and hidden coves around the world, where they discover courage, curiosity, and compassion.
Each story offers thought-provoking reflection questions, creative “Try This” activities—including colouring exercises in the paperback edition—and glossaries that open the door to new words and cultural insights.
More than just a storybook, Echoes from the Islands is an invitation for children to listen deeply, nurture curiosity, and celebrate the rich beauty of diverse places and people.
Published in 2024
Echoes from the Mountains
Journey to the world’s high places in Echoes from the Mountains, a collection of fifteen gentle, beautifully crafted short stories set among snow-capped peaks and quiet mountain trails. From the Himalayas to the Scottish Highlands, each story follows a young protagonist discovering moments of courage, kindness, patience, and connection with nature and diverse cultures.
Within these pages, readers will find thoughtful reflection questions, creative “Try This” activities that encourage writing, drawing, and quiet exploration, and glossaries that introduce new words and cultural details.
More than a simple storybook, Echoes from the Mountains offers young readers a quiet space for reflection and discovery, inviting them to listen deeply, notice small wonders, and connect with people and places around the globe.
Published in 2025
Echoes from the Savannahs
Venture into wide, sunlit grasslands where quiet moments reveal powerful truths in Echoes from the Savannahs. This collection of fifteen vivid short stories carries young readers from the Serengeti and the Sahel to the Mongolian steppe and the Australian outback, where children navigate courage, forgiveness, wonder, and connection in diverse landscapes and cultures.
Inside, readers will discover thoughtful reflection questions, creative “Try This” activities that inspire exploration, and glossaries that open doors to new words and cultural ideas.
More than a storybook, Echoes from the Savannahs encourages children to listen deeply, notice small wonders, and build emotional literacy through gentle glimpses into extraordinary places and resilient lives.
Published in 2025
Echoes from the Forests
Step into leafy worlds where towering trees whisper secrets and quiet paths lead to unexpected wonders in Echoes from the Forests. Across fifteen captivating short stories, children journey from the rainforests of Chile and Sri Lanka to the cedar groves of Lebanon and the snowy pine woods of Norway, encountering moments of challenge, connection, and gentle discovery.
Each story is paired with thought-provoking reflection questions, creative “Try This” activities that spark curiosity, and glossaries that reveal new words and cultural insights.
More than just a collection of tales, Echoes from the Forests invites young readers to listen deeply, find wonder in hidden places, and grow emotional wisdom one story at a time.