Our Vision
We believe in the magic of a book. A book inspires and sparks connections of all kinds – connections to our imaginations, our emotions, our spirits, ourselves and each other. We aimed to create stories that can provide playful, peaceful, and beautiful vessels for these connections.
As pediatric professionals, we have experienced first hand the allure of a good story. The narrative provides language and concepts that are eloquently packaged and ready for our own magic. The illustrations provide a starting point for imagination, creativity, and further exploration. A book can achieve our goals of participation and daily success for children. Without these wonderful tools our days would be more challenging and certainly not as fun! We hope the pages of our books will inspire, connect and come alive.
We look forward to having you along on our journey.
The Creators
Laura Addington
Author & Occupational Therapist
Laura works with children and young adults in the Calgary community as an Occupational Therapist. Laughing her way through a book, while enjoying a lovely cup of tea, is one of her favorite pastimes. She is an avid reader of all genres, and has explored creative writing throughout her life.
Laura loves to adventure and enjoys hiking, skiing, skating, and biking (especially in the wondrous Rocky Mountains). You will most often find her wandering through life with her husband (also a lover of books and Librarian), fluffy dog, Nellie, and their 1990 VW Westfalia. She is excited to jump into the new experience of motherhood and share the wonders of this world with a little one expected to arrive November 2024.
Aryn Franklin
Author & Speech-Language Pathologist
Aryn is a speech-language pathologist and co-author of the group’s two independently published books, both featuring a whimsical Narwhal inspired by her upbringing in the far reaches of Canada’s north. A lifelong lover of creative writing, Aryn’s journey into story creation was a natural extension of her imaginative spirit. Her personal collection of children’s books continues to expand, reflecting her deep love for the genre.
Aryn currently resides on beautiful Vancouver Island where she supports children’s communication development through her private practice Wild Seeds - Speech, Language, & Supported Learning Services (www.wildseedsslp.com).
Aryn loves to explore nature, especially the beaches and forests of the west coast. She nurtures her wild seed by connecting to animals; exercising her curious, creative mind; and finding moments of play in the everyday.
Tara Put
Illustrator & Speech-Language Pathologist
Tara is from Calgary, AB, Canada. She loves her work as a school Speech-Language Pathologist with young children, which allows her to use knowledge, creativity, and kindness every single day in her work.
Tara is married to a coffee pro, which is lucky considering how much she loves caffeinated beverages! Tara is also a mom to two outstanding kids, and she cannot get enough of her curious, hilarious, and thoughtful little sidekicks.
In her free time, Tara loves making art of any kind. She likes to paint and draw, and especially loves designing fabrics and wallpaper, and illustrating books for kids. You can see more of her art on Instagram: @tarakarinput