About the book

This fact-based fantasy tells of the travels of Earth’s child, Gaia. As Gaia makes her usual rounds of the world, she soon discovers that much of the world has changed and many of Earth’s creatures have been harmed. But eventually Gaia learns that Earth’s children offer hope for all creatures’ survival.

The "quilted illustrations" combine various techniques, including stuffed and sculpted applique, embroidery, knitting, and overlapping fabrics to create texture and depth. The fabrics are from many sources—old, new, hand-painted, hand-knit, or crocheted—and occasionally pulled from the author's own wardrobe to achieve just the right color or texture.

Where to Buy

Gaia and the Golden Toad: A Tale of Climate Change is now available for purchase!

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About the author

Scientist, writer, and quilter Joan Muller pairs her passions for needlework and the environment to create this fact-based fantasy of Earth’s renewal despite the devastations caused by global warming. Joan lives in Evanston, Illinois, with her husband. She enjoys visits from her grown son and daughter and from her dear grandson, for whom this story is written.