Sunningdale author Fiona Barker brings us a tale of a little girl who’d rather stay inside

Fiona Barker’s first children’s book, Amelie and the Great Outdoors, encourages children to consider activities outside the home where they can engage with the real world and friends outside.“As the popularity of screen-based activities is growing, my book is about the importance of balance,” explains Fiona. “I’d like to encourage readers to spend more time outside!” Amelie is a little girl who never goes outside. She’s happy to stay indoors and play on her own, and is even a little intimidated by the thought of the GREAT OUTDOORS. Her parents have just about given up on trying to