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The Very Big Hill

Written, Illustrated, and Imagined by Taeli Turner

Meet Taeli Turner

Taeli Turner blends her professional artistic and communication skills with a passion for narrative. Transitioning from expert illustration to soulful authorship, Taeli creates stories that serve as guides and inspiration for children (and grown-ups) exploring life. Every personal experience, sketch, photo, illustration, and word included in Taeli's process celebrates the vital truth that every child holds the innate bravery to conquer their personal quests. Read Taeli's Bio

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Taeli loves connecting with young readers and the grown-ups who guide them. She's available to lead classroom discussions and small-group conversations at schools, community centers, homeschool groups, and afterschool programs. To invite her, please email hello@taeliturner.com

Photo by Ann Morgan. © 2026 Taeli Turner Studio and The Very Big Hill. All rights reserved. Images and artwork on this site are copyrighted and may not be copied, downloaded, or used without written permission. 

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This book was prepared with care, so that it reaches every child (and grown-up) with the same bravery and love it was written and illustrated with.

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