Living Treasures
Pelee Island’s Flora & Fauna from A to Z
A beautifully crafted hardcover alphabet book celebrating the wild wonders of Canada’s southernmost island. Featuring exquisite watercolour artwork by local artist Rob Tymstra and nature-inspired poetry by Melissa Harner. This keepsake blends education, artistry, and storytelling in a way that captivates both children and adults.
Meet the Collaborators
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Robert Tymstra - Watercolour Artist
Rob is a keen naturalist and artist who roams the planet in search of biological thrills. He enjoys dabbling in all kinds of arts from watercolour and oil painting, to copperwork and cinematography. Rob’s love for wild things led him to the natural paradise that is Pelee Island where he now lives in an off-grid home.
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Melissa Harner - Writer
Melissa Harner has always been drawn to the rhythm of rhyme and the way language can teach, connect, and spark curiosity. She and her husband are raising their children on Pelee Island, choosing a nature-rooted life shaped by community and travel.