Learning and sharing continue to be a fulfilling part of my life. I have taughtin elementary and high schools. As a professor of Communication in theUniversity System of New Hampshire, I had the opportunity of initiatinga program of international education for college students as well asinternational teacher exchanges. Through years of international service Ihad the privilege of meeting and working with children, parents, a numberof community leaders and educators in England, Italy, South Africa, NewZealand, Mexico, Nepal, Turkey, Switzerland as well as the United States. Theuniversal themes of Tara's Tales are the result of learning and sharing withpeople throughout the world.

Tara Stuart



I am a graphic designer/illustrator; I have an Associate's Degree in Art, fromthe Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia. I have been working as agraphic designer since 1983. My task with Tara's fables was to design a platformto visually pull you into Tara's thoughts and vision. I loved working withTara on this and many of her other fables, and would suggest you read allof her works.

Philip Thomsen



Tara Stuart has worked and played with children of all ages in many parts ofthe world, and is co-author of "I Always Knew I Was Different", concerning thestudy and case histories of gifted and highly gifted children. She has taught inelementary and secondary schools. In 2005, after a number of years teachingat Keene State College in New Hampshire, USA. Tara was named Professor ofCommunication Emeritus. Extensive travel, work and study in Europe, Asia,Africa and America have deeply influenced the universal theme of Tara's Tales.The encouragement of joy and wonder in children provided the inspiration."Mountain is the second Tara's Tale to share with children of all ages. Earth'svision and power to change the land is related to the impact which changebrings not only to the land, but to the many animal friends of Hill. AsHill evolves into Mountain, he seemingly loses his friends and has to faceloneliness. "In Mountain, Tara Stuart has created food for the mind, heart,and soul, as she does so well. As a mother and teacher, I have always read anddiscussed meaningful stories with my children and pupils. And now - my greatgrandchildren, once hearing the thought provoking fable of Mountain, aresaying, 'Please read it again."

Judy Hall

Mother and School Teacher in New Hampshire