Deborah Roberts sophisticated, poetic writing style is rarely found in children's books. In both narrative and visual terms, her books aspire to recognize, respect and nurture the natural, wisdom she feels children inherently possess.
Her elevated style invites and encourages children to expand and explore their world. Her books inspire an arena for meaningful and poignant dialogue to occur.
"Children have an innate ability to delve deeply into their literary and artistic experiences. Deborah Roberts write in a way that honours, celebrates and encourages those gifts. Her work is inspired by a respectful consideration of children's sensitive hearts and willing minds. This is the philosophy of Respecting the Reader."
Whether it is the loss of loved ones, bullying at school or the fear of what is happening in the world around them, Deborah's books offer a place for children to find comfort and hope – a place to find the answers they are seeking inside of themselves.
