Nature Knows

Yvette Farmer, Chloe Jasmine Harris

A lyrical picture book narrative about escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and finding solace in nature.

Sometimes life gets busy.
Really busy.
Mom calls it feeling foofy.
Dad calls it time-to-go-camping!

Journey into the wild and discover what nature knows about unfurling busy minds and bringing us home to ourselves.

Backed by current research, this adventure-filled story includes scientific facts about the benefits of nature-based play on children’s well-being.

Contributors

Yvette Farmer

Author

Yvette Farmer is an elementary schoolteacher who has conducted research at the University of Western Sydney, focusing on children’s well-being through nature-based interventions. Her academic background includes degrees in psychology and health science, making her uniquely positioned to promote the message of the importance of nature for children’s well-being.

Chloe Jasmine Harris

Illustrated By

Chloe Jasmine Harris is a Sydney-based illustrator whose work bridges digital and traditional techniques. Drawing on her background in painting and printmaking, she incorporates handmade marks, painterly textures, and playful layering and collage into her illustrations—blending tactile with digital. Follow her on Instagram @chloejasmineillustration.