Bixlbee is HERE!
Discover the Colorful World of Emotions in Wily Willows!
A Little About Bixlbee!
Unleash Your Imagination with Bixlbee Pugglsree
Bixlbee Pugglsree, an adventurous young monster, lives in Wily Willows, a city filled with
unique and colorful monsters who do not talk about or express uncomfortable feelings like
sadness, anger, disgust, or fear. One day, Mr. Mooneybat teaches Bixlbee’s class how to talk
about and feel their feelings and body sensations
Bixlbee's Family!
Mom
Fluffy
Mom
Bixlbee's Mom works evenings at the local library, Wily Willows Writing Depository!
Dad
Fluffy
Mom
Bixlbee's Dad drives big trucks for Monster Market across the country!
Fluffy
Fluffy
Fluffy
Fluffy is Bixlbee's pet caterpillar. They are the best of friends!
About the Author
Jennifer Francis-Gehring was born and raised in Owensboro, KY. She went on a long adventure at the young age of eighteen to the big city of Louisville, KY, where she fell in love with culture, social justice, empowerment, and learning about life. Along the way, she became a social worker, a nurse, a therapist, and Yoga teacher. Jennifer continues to learn how to adjust her sails amidst life’s ups and downs daily while following her intuition of knowing and trusting exactly what her body and soul need in the moment, allowing her breath to guide movement of her body.
Jennifer became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2019 and currently provides therapy for survivors of sexual harm. Jennifer is passionate about educating everyone and anyone on the beauty of nervous systems, Polyvagal Theory, trauma stewardship, and restorative practices that create room for expansion and creativity to flourish. Jennifer creates training opportunities that educate her community about trauma and the ability to embody resilience and healing.
Jennifer loves spending time learning about cutting-edge treatments for trauma, being in nature, puttering in her backyard, sharing her love of Yoga, and spending time with all the creatures she adores – her husband Robert, her fur babies Kiwi and Abby, her horse life coaches - Cheyenne, Shadow, Chessie, and Banjo and their humans Cowboy Rick and Misty, her guardian tree - Lionel, Ice Bath Posse, Polyvagal Theory Posse, DnD Posse, Drumming Group Posse and all of her family, friends and co-workers who have loved her, supported her and said YES to her crazy and zany ideas over the years.
Jennifer created Bixlbee and their world from a simple invitation from her mother. "Please, write a children's book about the work you do. Please write it for me and for the world. You have so much to offer, you are a talented writer and help so many." Bixlbee was created out of love, hope and the power of saying yes to those things that are magical and provide moments of connection.
About the Illustrator
Lizzie Konetz is an illustrator from Cudahy, WI. Her work is primarily digital, and she specializes in illustration for a junior audience. Her body of work is comprised of children's books, character illustrations, and website graphics. In her spare time, she enjoys reconnecting with the natural world, foraging, hiking, iced coffee, and cats.
Lizzie graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration. She has over a decade of experience in illustration.
You can find her portfolio at: http://www.lizziekonetzillustrates.com/
You can also reach out to her at: lizkonetzillustration@gmail.com