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Jan Mai Jones
Netty
Netty loves toys, company, chatting, and playing in the garden.
She doesn't like being scared and anxious. And she especially doesn't like the FEAR monster that's in the hall!
Netty
and the
Big Escape Plan
Netty is too scared to leave her room. How will she ever find her way out? Through the roof, or down a hatch maybe?
This beautifully illustrated book gently explores the ways we protect ourselves when we feel afraid.
Young children will delight in Netty’s journey, drawing courage from the toys around her. Grown-ups may notice something familiar in those toys too -quiet reminders of defences carried to feel safe. Perhaps, now is a good time to reflect, grow, and gently let go.
It’s time to help your inner Netty break free.
Available soon
About Jan-Mai
Jan-Mai is a passionate believer in the wonder of creativity. Through her floristry business, she’s witnessed how even the simplest words—or the beauty of a single bloom—can touch the heart. She brings that same sense of childlike wonder to her stories, crafting tales and illustrations that spark imagination, emotion, and courage in young readers.
It was only a few years ago that Jan-Mai realised she had anxiety, having masked it so well with confidence that she didn’t even recognise it herself. Since then, she’s embraced adventure in ways she never expected—outdoor lake swimming, paddleboarding, hiking, and even soaring down a massive zipline, just like Netty imagined.
A proud mum to two fantastic grown-up daughters (though she admits she’s a little biased!), Jan-Mai continues to explore how creativity and storytelling can help children feel brave, seen, and full of possibility.
