Children's book author & storyteller
Natalia is a children's book author who believes that the best stories are the ones that make bedtime an adventure, turn rainy afternoons into magical journeys, and help little ones see the world with wonder. Her books blend playful humor with gentle life lessons, wrapped in worlds that children can't wait to visit again and again.
From battling morning monsters to uncovering the secret workshop where rainbows are painted, Natalia's stories celebrate the small moments of childhood -- the courage it takes to face something new, the joy of imagination, and the warmth of knowing you are braver than you think. Her characters are friends that grow alongside young readers, teaching them about independence, kindness, and the beauty of change.
When she's not writing, Natalia can be found reading picture books aloud (sometimes to an audience of stuffed animals), collecting colorful leaves in autumn, and dreaming up her next story. She lives with an ever-growing library and the belief that every child who picks up a book is already on their greatest adventure.
Stories filled with wonder, courage, and just the right amount of silliness
Meet Emily, a little girl who battles morning monsters every day -- from the alarm clock monster that screams to wake her up, to the bed monster that wants her tangled in sheets forever. Every morning she fights them all. Every morning she wins. Does that make her a superhero? Her dad thinks so. And she thinks so too!
High above the clouds, Luna the cloud sprite works in a workshop made of sunbeams and mist, painting the most beautiful rainbows. But she keeps getting the colors mixed up! With help from Sunny the sunbeam and wise old Nimbus the storm cloud, Luna learns that practice and friendship create the perfect rainbow.
Leo is the last leaf on the big oak tree. All his friends have already fallen, dancing their way down to begin a new adventure. But Leo is scared. With the help of a wise cardinal named Ruby, he discovers that letting go isn't scary at all -- it's the beginning of something new and beautiful.
Children's Press has been publishing magical stories that spark imagination and inspire young readers since 1987.