Sheryl Taylor Sinner Bhame is a storyteller dedicated to inspiring imagination and wonder in young children. With a background in early childhood education and the lived experience of raising her own children, she understands how creative play shapes curiosity, confidence, and emotional growth. Her beloved Poppets series including Four Seasons with the Poppets, In the Play Yard with the Poppets, and At Home with the Poppets, began as handcrafted tales and playsets created for her grandchildren and quickly revealed their universal appeal. Her books invite young readers into beautifully imagined worlds where friendship, nature, and problem-solving come alive.
A multi-faceted talent, Sheryl is also an accomplished visual artist whose photography explores the surreal beauty of the natural world. Previously her work was exhibited in her Taos, New Mexico gallery. Residing in Las Vegas, she continues to create art and stories that inspire wonder in audiences of all ages. This one-on-one interview shares Sheryl’s background and experience in writing, Four Seasons With The Poppets.
Tell us about Four Seasons With The Poppets.
Welcome to the enchanted world of the Poppets, where every season brings new wonders, gentle lessons, and unforgettable moments of magic!
Meet Freddie, Phinnie, Margie, Millie, baby Lawri, and Mother and Father Poppet as they journey through four beautifully crafted tales, one for each season of the year. From springtime forests blooming with color, to summer days filled with music and visiting animal friends, from crisp autumn afternoons gathering pine cones, to winter evenings warmed by roasted acorns that smell just like Christmas dinner, each story is a sensory-rich celebration of childhood wonder.
Along the way, young readers will uncover timeless values: appreciating the world around them, caring for nature, including others, working together, and being a good neighbor. These stories comfort and reassure children as they discover the continuity of the seasons and the joy of belonging to a loving community.
Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and family reading, Four Seasons with the Poppets is a tale children will want to revisit again and again. With its lyrical storytelling and heartfelt themes, this delightful book strengthens imagination, encourages problem-solving, and reminds every child that the world is full of beauty.
What inspired you to write Four Seasons With The Poppets?
Four Seasons with the Poppets began as a gift of comfort and imagination for my grandchildren during the uncertainty of the COVID quarantine. What started as a single fairytale to bring them joy has blossomed into a growing series: At Home with the Poppets and In the Play Yard with the Poppets which are now in print, with two additional titles headed to my publisher, who has requested first rights due to the series’ early success.
How did your background and experience influence your writing?
My time teaching at Waldorf preschool deeply shaped the way I approach storytelling. It was during that time that I first created the Poppet characters: simple, handmade figures designed to spark imaginative play. During the quiet of the COVID quarantine, I finally had the space to expand their world, transforming those early creations into the rich, whimsical adventures that now fill the Poppet books.
What is one message you would like readers to remember?
As I state on the back covers of my books, “When children use their imagination, it develops their ability to problem solve.” My focus is to encourage imaginative, creative play, giving children a break from reactionary play, which has become so prevalent in today’s world.
Purchasing the Book
Four Seasons With The Poppets has received positive reviews from well-known literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. Book Excellence writes, “In Four Seasons with the Poppets, Sheryl Taylor Sinner Bhame invites young readers into a woodland world alive with warmth, wonder, and gentle wisdom. A timeless tale that nurtures imagination while quietly instilling lessons in kindness, stewardship, and community.”
The book is available for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, Nook, Google Play, and other online bookstores. Readers are encouraged to purchase their copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Poppets-Sheryl-Taylor-Sinner/dp/1398482633
To connect with Sheryl and learn more about her work, visit: https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/four-seasons-with-the-poppets.
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