Jane Stanley

Roo and the Secret of Barnacle Bay (Roo’s Big Adventures)

A seaside holiday. A sleepy harbour full of secrets. One very curious dog.

Roo is off on a big holiday adventure to Barnacle Bay — a place of...

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Jane Stanley

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...

Books

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Milo Mettlewick: A Tale from Roo’s Garden

Felix Fleetfoot: A Tale from Roo’s Garden

Hugo Hazelwood: A Tale from Roo’s Garden

Ruben Redfeather: A Tale from Roo’s Garden

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Series

Roo's First Rhymes

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...

Bedtime for Roo (Roo's First Rhymes), Learn to count with Roo (Roo’s First Rhymes), and Roo’s A to Z of Animals (Roo’s First Rhymes)

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Roo's Garden

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...

Felix Fleetfoot: A Tale from Roo’s Garden, Ruben Redfeather: A Tale from Roo’s Garden, Otto Oakwood: A Tale from Roo’s Garden, Milo Mettlewick: A Tale from Roo’s Garden, and 9 more

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Roo's Big Adventures

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,...

Roo and the Great Garden Quest, Roo and the Christmas Miracle, Roo y el Milagro de Navidad, and Roo and the Secret of Barnacle Bay (Roo’s Big Adventures)

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Roo's Big Adventures - Illustrated Chapter Books

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Roo's First Rhymes

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Roo's Amazing Adventures - Story & Activity Books

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Roo’s Rainbow Adventures with the Dinosaurs

Roo’s Rainbow Adventures Halloween Howls

Roo’s Rainbow Adventures at Thanksgiving

Latest Updates

March 5, 2026

World Book Day - Free Kindle copy of Roo and the Great Garden Quest !

FREE for 48 hours only

A funny illustrated chapter book for ages 5–8.

Perfect for World Book Day.

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April 19, 2025

Roo's Garden - Volume 2

ROO’S GARDEN – THE COMPLETE COLLECTION (VOLUMES 1 & 2)
Gentle stories. Memorable characters. Timeless lessons.
Welcome to Roo’s Garden – a beautifully illustrated series of...

March 18, 2025

Ruben Redfeather - A tale from Roo's Garden

Ruben Redfeather – A proud little robin learns that true worth is more than feathers and flair!

Ruben is the proudest robin in the garden, convinced his bright red breast makes...

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Blog

August 17, 2025

Roo and the Great Garden Quest !

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.

Lots of Love from Jane and Roo. XXXX

August 2, 2025

Roo and the Great Garden Quest - Coming soon !

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.

May 15, 2025

The Amazon Royalty Drop: A Blow to Independent Children’s Authors

A Heartbreaking Change for Independent Authors

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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