Creating gentle, joyful stories inspired by real children, real families, and real moments.
Laura Willoughby is a Laura children’s book author whose storytelling grows directly from the heart of her home in Oxfordshire, where she raises her three children. One of her sons has Down Syndrome and Autism, and his way of seeing the world has reshaped how she understands learning, communication and play. Through him, Laura discovered how important it is for stories to feel calm, simple and reassuring, especially for children who process the world differently.
Her books are inspired by ordinary family moments, like rhythm-filled songs, shared games on the floor and quiet time after busy days. As a Laura storytelling for kids voice, she focuses on creating stories that feel safe, joyful and clear, so children can follow along with confidence. Her pages are filled with repetition, gentle structure and visual cues that support early learning and emotional understanding.
For Laura, writing is more than putting words on a page. It is a way to honor every child’s unique pace, to offer families a tool they can return to again and again, and to remind readers that every kind of mind deserves stories that truly meet them where they are.