about the author

Maria started her career as a midwife and her passion for children took her to the nursery industry where she now has an established nursery school for over 28 years in Wanstead. Maria is very passionate about writing children’s stories and finding ways for children to learn and enjoy books.Michelle is a children’s book author, illustrator and mural artist. She started her working life as a mural artist for a variety of commercial and residential clients across London and Surrey. She lives with her husband and two children in Surbiton. She has a real love for her mural painting and eating copious amounts of chocolate.

about the book

Each day, Ollie and Lola embark on a new journey together. Today’s journey begins with helping some of their woodland friends from Treehouse Woods.This is a story about friendship and helping each other, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

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OLLIE AND LOLA WERE LIVE ON FUNKIDS LIVE RADIO

My book Ollie and Lola’s Woodland Adventure was featured on Funkids Live Radio. You can visit their website for more information.

FRIENDSHIP AND HELPING EACH OTHER.

This is my first book and it relates to both children and parents focusing on friendship and helping each other.Darren Hart, the actor who appeared in various BBC shows including Justins House, Call ........

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FUN FACTS ABOUT LOLA

Lola loves doing roly – poly on the floor. She is a highly energetic cat and loves bossing Ollie around the house. She feels a sense of joy when she puts her rear end by our face to show her trust a ........

IMPORTANCE OF READING

As a children’s author, I admire the imaginative stories children tell me. Children have their own vision and imagination which may not necessarily follow an authors story. Here are a few points whi ........

BACKGROUND OF LOLA – MARIA’S THE AUTHOR’S CAT

Ollie was the only dog in our family and we wanted to give him company and hence approached a rescue centre in London.I am a keen believer to give house to an animal who don’t have a shelter. Lola w ........

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