There is a timeless magic woven into the pages of a child's book—a silent, boundless realm where curiosity takes flight and the seeds of imagination are eternally sown. To hold a book is to hold the key to a thousand doors, each opening onto new worlds, allowing young minds to explore fantastical landscapes and walk in the shoes of extraordinary characters through the simple, powerful act of reading and storytelling. This vital engagement with narratives is more than just entertainment; it is the fundamental architecture for empathy, learning, and dreaming without limit, teaching children that the greatest adventures often begin between two covers. Here at Folgert Studio, we are passionately committed to harnessing this magic, working alongside our own young twins to craft books designed not only to entertain but also to become cherished guides, inspiring every reader to learn, explore, and let their wildest imaginations flourish within every beautifully told story.
A Pika's Tale of Wings and Dreams
This is a Children's Book about An American Pika named Pip and a Monarch caterpillar (and butterfly) named Mona. This book is a Tale of Transformation, Friendship, Bullying, Survival, Taking Risks and Acceptance. The book begins in the rugged talus slopes of Montana, where the wind whispers through the rocks and the skies are a playground for ravens and eagles, lives Pip the American pika. Tiny and bustling with energy, Pip spends her days gathering a buffet of vegetation—twigs, mushrooms, and an array of greens—to stash in her haypile, her "all-you-can-eat salad bar" for the long winter ahead.
A Pika's Tale of Wings and Dreams is a captivating children's book that takes young readers on a heartfelt and adventurous journey through the wilds of Montana, where an American pika named Pip dreams of more than just collecting food and surviving the long, harsh winters. Pip is small, fast, and determined, spending the spring, summer, and autumn gathering forbs, grasses, twigs, mushrooms, and leaves, all with her sharp teeth.
Under the Blizzard Moon - A Visit to Yellowstone Park
A Children's Book (A book for Teens and Adults too!) Visiting Yellowstone Park is like stepping into an adventure-filled dream, where geysers erupt like they're auditioning for a water show and wildlife roams freely like it's their personal kingdom.
In this children's Book, Bam and Boo, koalas more accustomed to Australian city lattes than nature and the wilderness, arrived in Yellowstone like oversized gumdrops in a wilderness smoothie. Their bamboo van, a testament to koala ingenuity if not park regulations, sputtered through the gates, spewing eucalyptus fumes and earning them a stern talking-to from a ranger with eyebrows as bushy as a bison's beard. Their first day was a symphony of near-disasters.
Speeding tickets, near-porcupine collisions, and a near-dip in a scalding hot spring earned them more glares than compliments. The park brochure, thicker than a koala's tail, lay unopened in their eucalyptus vehicle (the bamboo express), gathering dust alongside their city slicker sunglasses. Evening found them camped by a moonlit lake, serenaded by an owl with secrets and a chorus of crickets with itchy knees.
Eat Good Food: The Chameleon's Secret to Healthy Living!
This is a Children's Book About Eating Good Food and a Magical Transformation. Imagine a world painted in shades of gray. Not a world of dramatic storms or romantic twilight, but a world of dull, lifeless monotony.
This was Champ's world. A young Panther chameleon, living not in the lush rainforests of his ancestors but in the heart of a sprawling concrete jungle. His scales, meant to shimmer with emerald greens and fiery oranges, were instead a perpetual, muted gray.
This wasn't a birth defect; it was a reflection of his life, a life steeped in the greasy aroma of his family's diner, the Busy Bee, where burgers and fries reigned supreme. Shades of Gray: A Reflection of a Life Unlived Champ's existence was a monotonous rhythm of concrete and exhaust fumes. The towering buildings, plastered with faded advertisements, mirrored his own sense of faded potential. The air, thick with the scent of frying onions, was a stark contrast to the vibrant, sweet aroma of candied apples that occasionally drifted from a distant street vendor.
He felt like a ghost, a poorly erased mistake, his attempts to blend in against the dull sidewalks only highlighting his lack of color. His diet, a constant stream of sugary sodas and greasy fries, had robbed him of his natural vibrancy. His once-energetic spirit was now sluggish, his movements slow and labored. Exercise was a forgotten concept, replaced by the hypnotic glow of video games and the escapism of nature documentaries.
Jere Folgert: Mapping Worlds, Nurturing Stories
Jere Folgert embodies a rare fusion of precision, creativity, and deep reverence for the natural world. An award-winning Army Veteran, Jere served his country with honor before channeling his formidable analytical skills into the realm of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer science, cartograph, and mapping. He is an expert in bringing complex landscapes and data to life, a skill he now beautifully translates from the digital screen to the page.
Yet, his greatest adventure began when he became the proud father of twin boys. This joy fundamentally inspired his latest chapter: becoming a children's book author. His narratives are imbued with the same passions that define his life—a profound love for nature and wildlife films, and hands-on experience as an organic gardener and even a dedicated garlic farmer.
Beyond the technical and the tactical, Jere is a lover of kindness, empathy, and love, striving to weave these essential values into every story he shares. Whether he's welding a robust creation, tending his garden, or crafting a new map, Jere Folgert is dedicated to exploring, creating, and cultivating beauty—both in the physical world and within the hearts of his young readers.