Jane Stanley is a self-published author and illustrator of children's books, bringing stories to life with gentle rhymes, engaging characters, and beautiful watercolour illustrations.
Inspired by her beloved cockapoo, Roo (the real star of the show hence her photograph!), she has created Roo's Rainbow Adventures, a collection of books designed to support early learning through four sub-series:
Roo's Garden - Seasonal visitors to Roo's Garden learning life lessons and making friends.
Roo's First Rhymes - introducing readers to colours, numbers, and first words through playful rhymes and beautiful illustrations.
Roo's Rainbow Adventure Storybooks - heart-warming tales filled with discovery, friendship, and fun.
Roo's Rainbow Adventure Activity Books - interactive learning through puzzles, colouring and creative play.
When she's not writing or illustrating, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with Roo, dressmaking, and finding inspiration in her surroundings and the changing seasons. She is based in the Midlands, UK, where the beauty of the countryside often finds its way into her stories.
"Living on the edge of a fantastic woodland country park, Roo and I love exploring the great outdoors, finding inspiration in every corner. With a passion for storytelling and a deep love for animals, I hope to continue creating delightful stories that captivate children of all ages."
"When I'm not writing, I love spending time with family, indulging in my love for nature, and, of course, sharing snacks with Roo (except for chocolate, I don't share chocolate, so don't ask.) :-)"
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Jane & Roo.
Jane Stanley is a self-published author and illustrator of children's books, bringing stories to life with gentle rhymes, engaging characters, and beautiful watercolour illustrations.
Inspired by her beloved cockapoo, Roo (the real star of the show hence her photograph!), she has created Roo's Rainbow Adventures, a collection of books designed to support early learning through four sub-series:
Roo's Garden - Seasonal visitors to Roo's Garden...
I'm so excited to say that my latest book is nearly ready for my special ARC team! I can't wait to get their feedback on this - it really is a labour of love.
If you'd like to join the ARC team then please go to threads/instagram (jane_stanley_childrens_author) and send me a message.
I'm so excited to announce that my latest book in the Roo's Garden series will soon be available! It's an illustrated chapter book (approx 130 pages), all about an adventure with lots of Roo's garden friends. I'm so in love with all the characters and I really hope that everyone falls in love with them too. Keep watching this space for more information, or sign up for my newsletter and I'll email you direct. Lots of Love Jane & Roo.
On June 10, 2025, Amazon is implementing a major change that feels like a gut-punch to independent authors like me. In an unprecedented move, they are reducing the royalty rate for paperback books priced under $9.99 (or 7.99 in the UK) from 60% down to 50% medium.com. This might sound like just a number, but for those of us who pour our hearts into creating children’s picture books, it has very real consequences. Suddenly, the modest income we...
