Big-Stamp Two-Toes the Barefoot Giant: Spring Tales of Tiptoes Lightly
Reg Down grew up in Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Ireland. After studying architecture in London, England, he trained as a eurythmist (an art of movement and gesture) in Southern England and Germany. The father of three, he has taught in Waldorf Schools in Australia, Canada and the United States for many years.The 'Tiptoes Lightly' tales arose out of his work with the kindergarten and younger grades where Tiptoes and her companions became a favorite of both the students and teachers. He is the author ofThe Tales of Tiptoes LightlyandThe Festival of Stones(Trafford Publishing) - his first two children's books -andLeaving Room for the Angels - Eurythmy and the Art of Teaching(AWSNA Press: 1995 & 2004), a book on eurythmy and artistic pedagogy. Currently writing a book on color and gesture, he lives in Sacramento, California, and teaches at Rudolf Steiner College.