Popo the Emperor Penguin

Beverly Jatwani’s deeply spiritual upbringing in India was rooted in outdoor play: muddy knees and climbing trees is best how she describes her childhood. It is with these previous memories in mind, armed with the life lessons that she learnt whilst being a mum to three spirited children, that inspired her to co-found the Middle East’s first green and purpose over profit children’s nursery. Having witnessed how children engage with nature, Beverly was inspired to write a series of children’s books that capture the innate love and affinity that children have with Mother Earth. Through these seven beautifully illustrated and tenderly written books, Beverly takes children on their own journey to discover how even little people can make a positive impact on our planet.

Annabelle Hale is an Australian illustrator and designer currently based in Melbourne. She has a degree in photography and later graduated from Melbourne Polytechnic with a Diploma of Illustration. Annabelle was previously a support worker for children with disabilities. She loved reading to her clients and seeing how the pictures would help them engage with the story. Annabelle grew up travelling to the country each weekend with her family and loves spending time outdoors in nature, drawing inspiration from native plants and animals. She believes strongly in humanity’s connection to our environment, and that we all have a responsibility towards the conservation and protection of our planet.