Read it Aloud and Other Things I Wish Picture Book Authors Knew

Writing a children’s book sounds simple—338 words was enough for Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, after all. But nobody tells you that those 338 words were probably edited down from 800 or maybe more. After watching talented authors make the same…

Convergent Evolution: Emerald Tree Boa and Green Tree Python

Convergent evolution explains why the emerald tree boa and green tree python are similar despite living in different parts of the world. Explore the Amazon treetops with Fiona & Fuzz while they learn about it.

Bat | History and Meaning

Why do we call them bats? From leather flapper to flitter mouse, explore the wild word origins and surprising lives of these fluttery cuties.

Gail Baker Nelson

Gail Baker Nelson

Artist, Writer, and Editor

I am a versatile writer, illustrator, and copywriter who blends storytelling, strategy, and creativity across every project. I turn complex ideas into clear, compelling content that connects—crafting marketing collateral and articles for industries like healthcare, wellness, and animal care. Whether writing to inform or illustrate to inspire, I brings heart, clarity, and a deep love of storytelling to everything I create—bridging logic and wonder, one project at a time.

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