The Secret Wood

About the Book

This is a delightful book which tells the story about The Secret Wood, the everyday happenings of woodland life, the birds, animals and the environment. How a special rabbit uses his animal skills and sensitivity to guide others through life’s maze. Wild animals and family pets each feature in the tale and the importance of the natural habitat. Human kindness plays a key role and there are times of sadness and joy. The story remains positive throughout with compassion and wisdom, children and adults will be sure to warm to it. The Secret Wood holds many stories and wonders which can be revealed when we allow ourselves to sit, listen, watch and wait and just BE.

About the Author

Kaye Payton-Wright was born in the north of England in 1946 and left school at 15, moving to Devon and getting married at a young age, she had a family and started a nursing career and an interest in natural healing. After developing a love of education and the healing arts Kaye became a Doctor of Natural Health Sciences, following different avenues and taught in adult education colleges, starting her own programmes of natural health care development. She continued her chosen path of nursing for more than 30 years and has now retired from the service. The conditions arose to participate in capturing the essence and memories of The Secret Wood and was able to write about it while making small sketches to illustrate it. Kaye spent some time learning the skills of art and design at college and has since produced many large inspirational pieces of work which relate to moments of engagement with the natural environment, which continues to this day some of which have been exhibited. Kaye loves to spend time with her dog walking along her local beaches and driving up onto the moors in the peace and quiet where she gains inspiration and insight. Kaye loves to be at home in the garden with her pets and time in the summerhouse on dull and cool days being creative with her projects and painting, Kaye is continuing with writing about the varied subjects and views the composition of The Secret Woods to be an invaluable part of her spiritual development which was not to be missed, it encouraged her to be in the moment.