Discover the Magic of Family Stories
Janet Heanen’s delightful rhyming picture books and heartfelt poetry bring the joys and challenges of parenting and every day life, to life, inviting readers to connect with both familiar and unique family experiences.
Janet Heanen
Janet Heanen is a Canadian grandmother, poet, cook, story teller and author.
She writes gentle, sometimes funny, sometimes insightful, rhyming stories inspired by her grandchildren and a lifetime of noticing the realities and wonders of everyday life. Her books encourage laughter, curiosity, and kindness. Janet grew up in Canada and emigrated to the UK, where she writes surrounded by family and stacks of notebooks.
Janet crafts enchanting children’s rhyming picture books and heartfelt poetry, drawing from rich family experiences. Her work resonates with parents, adults and children alike, sharing both familiar and unique stories that celebrate family life.
Stories
Explore Janet’s delightful collection of rhyming children’s stories and heartfelt poetry, offering parents, teachers and children a unique glimpse into family moments both familiar and new.
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I Think My Mum’s A Martian
A little boy is convinced his mum isn’t from Earth… she’s from Mars! She always knows where he’s hiding, sees everything he’s up to, feeds him strange food, and has mysterious powers that no ordinary mum should have. And what about that robot…
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Celebrating Family Moments with Janet’s Books
My books celebrate the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, all the many experiences we have as children, parents and adults. Each book is a journey to explore the topic through the eyes of a child but with the experience…
