About Ninny
Creating stories that feel like homeHello, I’m Cheryl — though most little ones know me as Ninny, a name lovingly gifted to me by one of my granddaughters. My grandchildren — seven in total, but soon to be eight, from little ones to grown-up young hearts — are each a joy to me and a constant source of inspiration. It is from their magic — and from dreams, sparkles, and everyday delights — that I gather the stories I share with children.
I create imaginative stories and gentle, playful illustrations for families who want calm, wholesome moments together. Whether you’re reading at bedtime, snuggling on the couch, or watching a story on YouTube, my wish is simple:
“to give children a warm place to land”
For over a decade, I’ve written hundreds of poems and stories inspired by nature, kindness, and the magical way children see the world. As a mum, grandmother, and lifelong creative, I understand how precious those small moments of connection are — the giggles, the big questions, the “please … just one more” at bedtime.
In a digital world full of noise, I’ve chosen a different path:
a place of soothed imaginations, gentle rhythms, and stories that feel like home.
Everything you’ll find here — the books, artwork, activity packs, and my YouTube channel Story Time With Ninny — is created with the same intention:
✨ to nurture imagination, belonging, and joy
✨ to celebrate nature and the beauty of ordinary moments
✨ to offer children a soft, safe storytelling space
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, or someone who simply loves stories — I’m honoured to share my little adventures with you and the children you love and care for.
Thank you for being here.
Why Story Time With Ninny Was Created
Story Time With Ninny was created as a gentle response to a world that often feels rushed, noisy, and over-stimulating — especially for children. While technology can be a wonderful tool, I believe childhood still needs space for imagination, quiet storytelling, creativity, and connection. Childhood makes up only a small part of our lives, yet it shapes who we become, and too often it is hurried along by busy schedules and constant screens. Story Time With Ninny was created to encourage slowing down — to read together, to imagine freely, to create, to notice nature, and to reconnect with the simple joys that nurture a child’s inner world. These moments matter, not only for children, but for the child that still lives within every adult.
“The Heart Behind Ninny”
Cheryl Mary Coleman is the founder of Story Time With Ninny.
A lover of stories and the wonder of imagination, Cheryl creates gentle storytelling spaces where children can feel safe, seen, and curious. A self-taught illustrator, she believes imagination is one of childhood’s greatest gifts — and one worth protecting.
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Story Time With Ninny creates original Australian children’s stories, read-aloud videos, and printable activities designed to nurture young imaginations and shared story time for families.