Lea Altea
@lawstorystudios.bsky.social
I’m an indie children’s book author and illustrator bringing whimsy and color to life through playful stories and mixed-media art.
Link to Website: https://leaalteawinnen-artist.my.canva.site/leaalteawinnen-authorswebsite
Link to Website: https://leaalteawinnen-artist.my.canva.site/leaalteawinnen-authorswebsite
New in my Etsy shop: A–Z Color, Cut & Paste ✂️🎨
Made for little hands to build fine motor skills and early letter recognition.
Printable and easy to use.
Made for little hands to build fine motor skills and early letter recognition.
Printable and easy to use.
February 6, 2026 at 10:28 AM
New in my Etsy shop: A–Z Color, Cut & Paste ✂️🎨
Made for little hands to build fine motor skills and early letter recognition.
Printable and easy to use.
Made for little hands to build fine motor skills and early letter recognition.
Printable and easy to use.
Here we are diving into February a short month full of fun things. Here in Italy we had the carnival a fun time where people dress up and celebrate with music and parades. One of my favorite times living here. Check out what else this month holds in my Newsletter!
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February Newsletter 2026
A space where real life, playful learning, and heart-led moments with children come together. For parents and educators, finding meaning in the middle of busy days.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Here we are diving into February a short month full of fun things. Here in Italy we had the carnival a fun time where people dress up and celebrate with music and parades. One of my favorite times living here. Check out what else this month holds in my Newsletter!
substack.com/@lawstorystu...
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Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original
YouTube video by Rocket
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January 29, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis.
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
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Started a small podcast 🎧
Mother and Artist in Italy
Short, candid audio journal entries about creativity, motherhood, education, and building a life abroad. Low polish, real life.
#Podcast #CreativeLife #Motherhood #LifeAbroad #IndieCreators
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Mother and Artist in Italy
Short, candid audio journal entries about creativity, motherhood, education, and building a life abroad. Low polish, real life.
#Podcast #CreativeLife #Motherhood #LifeAbroad #IndieCreators
substack.com/@lawstorystu...
Introduction to Mother and Artist in Italy, first episode
Check out my first episode of Mother and Artist in Italy!
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January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Started a small podcast 🎧
Mother and Artist in Italy
Short, candid audio journal entries about creativity, motherhood, education, and building a life abroad. Low polish, real life.
#Podcast #CreativeLife #Motherhood #LifeAbroad #IndieCreators
substack.com/@lawstorystu...
Mother and Artist in Italy
Short, candid audio journal entries about creativity, motherhood, education, and building a life abroad. Low polish, real life.
#Podcast #CreativeLife #Motherhood #LifeAbroad #IndieCreators
substack.com/@lawstorystu...
Before letters come scribbles
Toddlers’ “random” marks build hand strength, coordination, and control—the real foundation for handwriting. Play, drawing, and climbing prepare the whole child for learning. #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood
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Toddlers’ “random” marks build hand strength, coordination, and control—the real foundation for handwriting. Play, drawing, and climbing prepare the whole child for learning. #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood
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Are Young Children Being Asked to Write Too Soon? Let’s Talk About Scribbling First.
The hidden skills children build through play long before they write letters.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Before letters come scribbles
Toddlers’ “random” marks build hand strength, coordination, and control—the real foundation for handwriting. Play, drawing, and climbing prepare the whole child for learning. #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood
open.substack.com/pub/lawstory...
Toddlers’ “random” marks build hand strength, coordination, and control—the real foundation for handwriting. Play, drawing, and climbing prepare the whole child for learning. #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood
open.substack.com/pub/lawstory...
Made an A–Z Train Puzzle printable for little hands
Color, cut, and play while practicing letters and fine motor skills.
Simple, hands-on learning at home.
#LearningThroughPlay #PrintableKids
Color, cut, and play while practicing letters and fine motor skills.
Simple, hands-on learning at home.
#LearningThroughPlay #PrintableKids
January 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Made an A–Z Train Puzzle printable for little hands
Color, cut, and play while practicing letters and fine motor skills.
Simple, hands-on learning at home.
#LearningThroughPlay #PrintableKids
Color, cut, and play while practicing letters and fine motor skills.
Simple, hands-on learning at home.
#LearningThroughPlay #PrintableKids
Here is an article I wrote on my Substack! substack.com/@lawstorystu...
What Children Are Telling Us When They Cannot Sit Still
Why play, movement, and engagement matter in learning
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January 21, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Here is an article I wrote on my Substack! substack.com/@lawstorystu...
Here is a fun number puzzle I have put together for my son. He was my first guinea pig to see if he would like to use it. He liked it very much. Check out the link if you’re interested your kids! lawstorystudios.etsy.com/listing/4428...
January 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Here is a fun number puzzle I have put together for my son. He was my first guinea pig to see if he would like to use it. He liked it very much. Check out the link if you’re interested your kids! lawstorystudios.etsy.com/listing/4428...
Simple face activity using whiteboards and crafted magnetized face pieces. To create funny hilarious faces. I built this for my kids as part of another game and they’re using the face pieces on their whiteboards. I cut out paper outlines for the face, but you could have them draw their own faces.
January 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Simple face activity using whiteboards and crafted magnetized face pieces. To create funny hilarious faces. I built this for my kids as part of another game and they’re using the face pieces on their whiteboards. I cut out paper outlines for the face, but you could have them draw their own faces.
Crazy and funny Stacking Can Face Building Game. Made from recycling and jar lids. You can create hats and wigs with the lids and then you use the can in different sizes to each other. Then you can either draw your own face pieces or cut out of a magazine. Laminate and play.
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Crazy and funny Stacking Can Face Building Game. Made from recycling and jar lids. You can create hats and wigs with the lids and then you use the can in different sizes to each other. Then you can either draw your own face pieces or cut out of a magazine. Laminate and play.
Working in some tasty activities ideas for parents and teachers to put in my new Etsy show! I love experimenting and creating ideas! So much fun! Ciao for now💜
December 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Working in some tasty activities ideas for parents and teachers to put in my new Etsy show! I love experimenting and creating ideas! So much fun! Ciao for now💜
Made some yarn dolls as a Christmas gift for one of my kids. I think they come out really cute. How about you? Comment and let me know!
December 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Made some yarn dolls as a Christmas gift for one of my kids. I think they come out really cute. How about you? Comment and let me know!
An activity that is great for kiddos and parents to help focus on letter literacy, fine motor skills, and sensory processing skills.
December 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
An activity that is great for kiddos and parents to help focus on letter literacy, fine motor skills, and sensory processing skills.
This is the artwork for a children’s book I am working on called Pamela’s Ponytail Party. I love how the art is coming out! I can’t wait to see it finished!
December 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is the artwork for a children’s book I am working on called Pamela’s Ponytail Party. I love how the art is coming out! I can’t wait to see it finished!
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This is a book that I wrote called Moonbeam and the Perfect Christmas Tree. It is part of a series I am working on called Moonbeam and Friends. The next book with be out in the Spring of 2026. Ciao for now!
This is a book that I wrote called Moonbeam and the Perfect Christmas Tree. It is part of a series I am working on called Moonbeam and Friends. The next book with be out in the Spring of 2026. Ciao for now!
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December 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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This is a book that I wrote called Moonbeam and the Perfect Christmas Tree. It is part of a series I am working on called Moonbeam and Friends. The next book with be out in the Spring of 2026. Ciao for now!
This is a book that I wrote called Moonbeam and the Perfect Christmas Tree. It is part of a series I am working on called Moonbeam and Friends. The next book with be out in the Spring of 2026. Ciao for now!
A project I am working on for my kids. This is a fun up cycle activity that is great for using in the fridge, on a cookie sheet with a face cut out, and so much more!
December 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A project I am working on for my kids. This is a fun up cycle activity that is great for using in the fridge, on a cookie sheet with a face cut out, and so much more!
Made some yarn fools for my kiddos for Christmas. Making some of the gifts this year so to a tight budget, but honestly I love making gifts!
December 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Made some yarn fools for my kiddos for Christmas. Making some of the gifts this year so to a tight budget, but honestly I love making gifts!
I just started a new TikTok. This account will be about my book projects,and other in coming projects I am building, live as an artist and mother. Looking forward to building a great community of like minded individuals who share my appreciation for children development, and learning.
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I just started a new TikTok. This account will be about my book projects,and other in coming projects I am building, live as an artist and mother. Looking forward to building a great community of like minded individuals who share my appreciation for children development, and learning.
I have founded a new Substack, hoping to reach like-minded people. You can follow me here for free: lawstorystudios.substack.com?r=6rz3sa&utm...
Lea Altea Winnen | Substack
I’m Lea, writer and artist behind LAW Story Studios. From Italy, I share stories, art, and letters about books, creativity, and the moments that inspire them. Click to read Lea Altea Winnen, a Substac...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I have founded a new Substack, hoping to reach like-minded people. You can follow me here for free: lawstorystudios.substack.com?r=6rz3sa&utm...
have been treading kindly around my soul lately. Have been absent for a while, building up what I wanted my business to be. Still working on my footing but feel more stable than before. Hoping to engage more here and mean more like-minded people.
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
have been treading kindly around my soul lately. Have been absent for a while, building up what I wanted my business to be. Still working on my footing but feel more stable than before. Hoping to engage more here and mean more like-minded people.
I started a new Substack to build a monthly newsletter to update everyone who is interested on the releases of my books, my new podcast, a BTS look into my art processes, and much more. Sign-up today!
lawstorystudios.substack.com?r=6rz3sa&utm...
lawstorystudios.substack.com?r=6rz3sa&utm...
Lea Altea Winnen | Substack
I’m Lea, writer and artist behind LAW Story Studios. From Italy, I share stories, art, and letters about books, creativity, and the moments that inspire them. Click to read Lea Altea Winnen, a Substac...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I started a new Substack to build a monthly newsletter to update everyone who is interested on the releases of my books, my new podcast, a BTS look into my art processes, and much more. Sign-up today!
lawstorystudios.substack.com?r=6rz3sa&utm...
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Day three illustration. This is what I’ve been working on for a while and it’s gonna be a work in progress today I’m adding a little bit of painting and finishing out the eyes.
April 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Day three illustration. This is what I’ve been working on for a while and it’s gonna be a work in progress today I’m adding a little bit of painting and finishing out the eyes.
Nothing like chasing chickens back into their pin. My 5 year old in the ninja chicken chaser.
March 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Nothing like chasing chickens back into their pin. My 5 year old in the ninja chicken chaser.
I have a book series called ghost questions. The next book in the series is called. Did a ghost steal my tacos? Stay tuned for more!
March 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I have a book series called ghost questions. The next book in the series is called. Did a ghost steal my tacos? Stay tuned for more!
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Today, we'll look for the helpers. Tell us about lawmakers, activists, librarians, authors, & organizations that are protecting the right to read. Let's elevate, connect, & celebrate some helpers!
March 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today, we'll look for the helpers. Tell us about lawmakers, activists, librarians, authors, & organizations that are protecting the right to read. Let's elevate, connect, & celebrate some helpers!