Get Excited for this Multi-Media Release

“I still feel like a kid and keep childhood alive by writing these stories. And writing children’s stories is a great joy because I can share parts of my wild, wonderful childhood in the stories. 

I was in deep grief from the recent passing of our mom and started writing to channel the grief and this story just came out.”

– Diane Arkenstone

Watch the behind-the-scenes trailer below:

The main character lives in a house set in an idyllic natural setting that allows her to foster a respect for the many friends and colorful creatures that live near her and gather around her. The young girl eventually grows to learn that the world also contains negative elements and is not always so kind. As she grows older, she ultimately overcomes her fears by focusing on the kind and peaceful aspects of the world, giving her a lifetime of courage and happiness. 

In this multi-media release, Diane narrates the audio book but also surrounded herself with a talented group of collaborators that were key in every detail that the ambitious project required. The illustrations of Anja Silbar evoke a sense of wonder in their whimsy and simplicity. Wesley Price took the helm as director, producer and sound designer and was basically the glue that held the film elements together. Wesley contacted animator Isaac David Quesada who brought the narrative and imagery to life invoking a unique sense of joy in the puppet-like animation.  Wesley also brought in composer Daniel Cimo, whose strikingly beautiful score augments the sublime imagery.

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