Flint and Fern Forest
Creator Profiles
Hello! I’m Lottie, a Steiner & Forest school teacher who creates gentle, nature based stories for children big and small. Honouring the seasons, nurturing imaginations and inviting in magic.
Cards from this Creator
- Forest Fables
"I spent my childhood making fairy houses, climbing trees and mixing potions under the branches. "
Creator Q&A
Tell us about yourself
I grew up with the Ashdown Forest as my garden. I spent my childhood making fairy houses, climbing trees and mixing potions under the branches. The forest was my first friend and remains my greatest inspiration and safest haven.
Storytelling has always been a part of my life. When I became a Steiner kindergarten teacher, I started sharing my stories with children, listening to theirs, and creating new stories together.
A friend encouraged me to record my stories so that more children could enjoy them, and that is how this lovely journey began.
I record my stories at my partner’s studio while Otto the dog curles up on his favourite pillow. We record a few stories at a time, often on a Sunday morning. Otto and George have to hear each story many times but they never complain. A huge thank you to both of them!
What inspired you to make this title(s)?
Every story always starts with a walk in the forest. Me and my dog Otto will set off for our morning walk and something will catch my attention, a chestnut tree, a cheeky robin, a catkin signalling springs arrival and the story will just unfold. I scribble down notes to help me frame the story later but it all comes from the woods.
"The forest was my first friend and remains my greatest inspiration and safest haven."
Who do you imagine listening to your audio?
I hope that any person who listens to my stories, big or small, can feel the magic of the forest, can appreciate just how beautiful our woodlands are and feels inspired to spend more time in them, and to protect them.
Is there anything different about making audio for Yoto listeners?
Yoto is a playground, just like the woods are. It’s a playground for creative minds and wild imaginations. It allows all children, wherever they are, whoever they are, to all join in the game. And that is what is so special to me about Yoto.
What’s next?
Me and Otto the dog have been on lots of inspiring walks recently. He’s found some wonderful sticks and I’ve found some exciting stories. Stay tuned for more Tales From The Trees….
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