When little Hugo Hazelwood the hedgehog goes missing, the animals of Roo’s Garden must band together to bring him home. Roo the dog takes the lead, joined by a colourful cast of friends.
Through tangled thickets, across streams, and into the deep woods—filled with laughter, mishaps, and unexpected heroes.
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.
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.
When she's not writing or illustrating, she enjoys exploring the outdoors...
Roo’s First Rhymes is a gentle introduction to language and rhythm for babies and toddlers. Each book features simple, playful rhymes and soft watercolour illustrations, starring Roo the cockapoo on her very first adventures. Perfect for bedtime or early learning, these...
Roo’s Garden is a heart-warming series of seasonal animal adventures, each set in a timeless English garden. Every story follows a different woodland friend as they face challenges, discover kindness, and learn gentle life lessons. With lyrical storytelling and soft...
Roo’s Big Adventures is a chapter-book series for young readers who are ready to grow with Roo. Each story follows Roo the cockapoo on exciting journeys—sometimes close to home, sometimes far away—where she faces challenges, makes new friends, and discovers courage,...
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...
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