Hey there. Welcome! My name is Kristina, and I am the author and illustrator of "One Hundred Birds Telling One Hundred Little Stories" and "Letters to Lily." I'm so glad you're here!
Do you ever wonder what the birds are saying? Ever imagine yourself living inside of a poem you just wrote? I do—all of the time. For as long as I can remember, finding delight and comfort in my everyday surroundings has been my lifeboat. I love weaving my observations and imaginations into art and stories that bring people joy and heal those spots in their hearts that need tending to. I believe our stories matter and create deep connections in this world that often feels disconnected. I hope that you love my books and art as much as I loved creating them. Please, take a peek around. Both books are available to purchase here in my shop. I also have sweet birdy and flowery bookmarks, stickers, prints, and coffee mugs. And, sign up for my newsletter if you want to receive funny, inspiring stories, art updates, new product information, general silliness from me.
Thanks for visiting. I'm so happy you stopped in! xo
Hello May 💐
This little bird is from my 2025 Inspirational Birds with Words calendar. The garden is waking up, the cardinals are feisty, and Mother’s Day has me reflecting on the incredible women in my life—and the joy of being Lily’s mom. What would your perfect day of self-celebration look like? 💛
The oak tree is full of dried brown leaves.
We have a foot of snow;
the wind has been howling,
yet they stay attached.
A daily walk turned magical when I spotted six red-bellied woodpeckers gathered in a sycamore tree.
I don't write much about politics, as I prefer to connect with you through nature, art, and the silly antics of our backyard birds, but this feels too big not to mention.
"Kristina Henson's books are a breath of fresh air and a balm for the soul. Her take on the world
around her–nature, family, and day-to-day life–is funny, insightful, and relatable, and the watercolors that
accompany her musings are a delight all their own. Letters to Lily is a lovely follow-up to the laugh-out-loud
One Hundred Birds Telling One Hundred Little Stories. Whether you read straight through or a little
at a time, you will come back again and again to re-read the parts that resonate.
(Get a second copy to share; you won't want to part with yours!)
