The Dandelion's Promise - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Jennifer R. Reyes is a physiotherapist, author, and storyteller passionate about helping children develop resilience, kindness, and self-awareness. She blends her professional expertise with her love of storytelling to create books that guide young readers through mindfulness, emotional growth, and curiosity.Jennifer is the founder of Readers Corner Collective, a platform supporting aspiring authors and readers, and the host of the podcast Mindful Adventures with Jennifer R. Reyes, which teaches children emotional tools through storytelling, meditation, and fun activities. Her debut children's book, launching in 2025, combines her knowledge of child development with engaging narratives that encourage mindfulness and empathy. Jennifer's work reflects her commitment to nurturing thoughtful, compassionate young minds.

I am an illustrator based in Ballarat, Australia.I grew up in South Africa and I've wanted to be an artist from the time I could hold a crayon. After studying graphic design, I cut my teeth as an illustrator working on readers and textbooks for children in rural African schools. Currently my work is a lot easier compared to in those early days when I often had to use old house paint (because I couldn't afford to buy acrylics) that would dry in the African heat before I'd even finished painting. I'd have to pay my brother to pose for me and I would need to head into the library constantly to use the town's coin-operated internet for resources. Now, after close to 20 years of living in Australia, I sit in the comfort of my home studio with a high speed internet connection, all the watercolours, inks and gouache I could ever have dreamed of, and 3 children available to bribe with chocolate at a moment's notice. I have a love for colour, pattern and detail, and my style is often described as nostalgic. My work these days is mostly a mix of publishing and commercial commissions, but I welcome enquiries of all nature.