Key Discussion Points:Introduction to Jenny and Her WorkJenny discusses her journey that inspired her to write Tales from Mother Earth, focusing on nature stories aimed at igniting conservation awareness, especially in children.Connecting Climate Challenges with FamilyThe importance of addressing family decline in relation to environmental challenges is highlighted.Jenny’s books connect climate issues and biodiversity loss with familial and child engagement.Inspiration for WritingThe idea for the books emerged in 2019 amid global environmental crises and a call from David Attenborough, motivating her to act.Jenny wrote to Attenborough about her project, receiving encouragement in return.Overview of Tales from the CountrysideThis series includes seven stories aimed at children aged 3 to 10, featuring conservation messages, fun facts, and activities like puzzles and colouring pages.Each book is fact-checked by experts to ensure accuracy.Character HighlightsPhoebe the Bee: Represents pollinators facing decline.Spike the Hedgehog: Raises awareness about hedgehog conservation.Stanley the Water Vole: Addresses the issue of plastic pollution in waterways.Educational ImpactJenny emphasizes that the books serve as educational tools for parents and teachers to engage children in conservation and nature awareness.Engagement with SchoolsJenny shares her experiences working with primary schools and notes the rising climate anxiety among children, who are eager to engage in positive environmental actions.Collaboration with Other OrganizationsDiscusses her recent collaboration with the Green Roof Organisation to create a story about green roofs, featuring characters like Freya the Hairy Footed Flower Bee.Highlights the importance of partnerships in amplifying impact.Final ThoughtsJenny reflects on the joy of seeing children engage with nature through her stories and the collective impact that can be achieved through collaboration.Contact InformationInterested schools or organizations can reach Jenny via email at jenny@talesfrommotherearth.co.uk or visit her website at talesfrommotherearth.co.uk. She is also active on social media.