Laurie Ingersoll, author/illustrator, lives on the lovely island of St. Croix,
where she paints, writes, reads and swims...
where she paints, writes, reads and swims...
Welcome to Laurie Ingersoll Books, home of my enchanting friends Mouse & Moose. These characters have lived within me for a very long time and the stories come to me almost fully formed and even rhyming! After raising three wonderful daughters and spending many years teaching elementary classes at a Montessori charter school, I have a profound love for children's literature. The sense of playfulness and whimsy appeals to me and the fanciful artwork of my students inspired my illustrations. I found that emerging readers enjoy predictable rhymes, loveable characters, and happy illustrations. Sprinkle that with some silliness and surprises, and you have a formula for inspiring children to read and encouraging them to be the best they can be. The open-ended questions at the end of each book promote discussion and encourage further exploration of the empowering message within. Parents and teachers can use these books to initiate lessons in character building and use as examples of dealing with everyday issues in a caring and positive way.
Future books will introduce a new character, Otis, an autistic chick who joins in the adventures with friends Mouse and Moose. As the mother of a physically/mentally handicapped daughter, I see the world through a different lens, one of compassion, gratitude and wonder. I give a voice to those who have no words and hopefully help to educate people about the world of special needs. I also give creative art expression workshops for women and children at the local crisis center and am working with the local military suicide prevention unit.
Art heals, words inspire and laughter can make all the difference.
I hope you enjoy the books and share them with friends!
Future books will introduce a new character, Otis, an autistic chick who joins in the adventures with friends Mouse and Moose. As the mother of a physically/mentally handicapped daughter, I see the world through a different lens, one of compassion, gratitude and wonder. I give a voice to those who have no words and hopefully help to educate people about the world of special needs. I also give creative art expression workshops for women and children at the local crisis center and am working with the local military suicide prevention unit.
Art heals, words inspire and laughter can make all the difference.
I hope you enjoy the books and share them with friends!
