Hil was born in Preston, Lancashire (Nick Park/Wallace and Grommit's part of the world), not quite "when God were a lad."
Most mornings, you'll find Hil power walking & running her spaniels.
Throu...view moreHil was born in Preston, Lancashire (Nick Park/Wallace and Grommit's part of the world), not quite "when God were a lad."
Most mornings, you'll find Hil power walking & running her spaniels.
Throughout her time on Earth, she has had an unfailing passion for, and delight in, people, creativity, the wonders of the learning mind & 'keeping shiny'.
Story has always been Hil's natural means of connecting with others. She has always found the use of story and metaphor powerful tools for learning and quality
communication.
"Ruby, Alfie and the Mother's Day card" fermented in Hil's psyche over many years of teaching. Often, children have been guided to generate cloned artefacts to present to their grown-ups. This story, however, explores the individual artistic and imaginative flare that can emerge from youngsters when they are truly encouraged and supported to be their individual and shiny selves.view less