Rebecca Weerasekera

About the Author

Rebecca Weerasekera is a celebrated children's book author and illustrator whose enchanting stories bring the wonders of the animal world to life for young readers. With a background in early childhood education and a lifelong passion for nature, she crafts interactive tales that spark curiosity and joy in children aged 3-6. Her debut work, Friendly Animal Farm (Happy Fox Books), introduces little ones to a delightful array of farm friends including horses, sheep, chickens, llamas, and more, featuring innovative sliders that make the animals come alive on the page. Weerasekera's books emphasize playful learning, fostering imagination and a love for animals through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging narratives. Residing in a cozy countryside home surrounded by her own menagerie of pets, she continues to draw inspiration from the everyday magic of the natural world, creating books that delight parents and children alike.