ABOUT
MONKEY
Monkey came into Amelia’s life when their worlds collided at a fun-fair in a leafy suburb of London. Amelia and her twin brother Samuel were just two years old.
From that moment on, Amelia and Monkey were inseparable. It became dazzlingly obvious that they were destined to love, support and cherish each other through the ups and downs of life. Monkey and Amelia became their own unique, emotional support system, teaching each other daily the power of connection, trust and most importantly, LOVE.
The adventures began, and continued, and Monkey has been by Amelia's side for the last 17 years, traveling the globe together on exciting, but at times, unexpected adventures. It was these adventures that were the catalyst to the creation of this enchanting collection. To support emotional wellness, to spread love, and to inspire children around the globe to believe in themselves and their dreams.
A portion from the sale of every 'Adventures Of Monkey™' product will be donated directly to Transforming Minds And Futuresâ„ (TMF), a globally registered, 501(c)(3) public charity.
PHILANTHROPY
Transforming Minds and Futuresâ„ (TMF), is a globally registered, 501c3 non profit organization born out of a desire to provide an emotional support and awareness system, through literacy and love, to children across the globe.
At TMF, we believe all children deserve an education, all children deserve love, and all children deserve a chance to follow their dreams.
Our mission is to provide children with tools and resources designed to help them understand, express and communicate their emotions through healthy and uplifting daily practices, literacy, and love.
Literacy, in the forms of reading and writing, are the building blocks of communication, expression and connection. Love is the foundation of growth, acceptance and emotional wellbeing.
Literacy is life. Love is life.
FOUNDER
​Jessica Headey Gandolfi was born in Fordingbridge, in the beautiful New Forest region of England.
For almost two decades, Jessica raised her twins, Amelia and Samuel, transatlantically, as a hands-on, full-time, and fully committed mummy.
For Jessica, being a mum has been one of the most enlightening and rewarding experiences she could have ever wished for.
Jessica was inspired to create this magical collection, designed to help support the emotional wellness of children during their formative years, after seeing the incredible connection and deep bond, between her daughter, Amelia, and her stuffed animal, Monkey.
The Adventures Of Monkey™ Collection is dedicated to children around the world, who through no fault of their own, have been left without parents, without family, and without love.
Jessica holds a certificate in Creative Writing from UCLA, and is an active member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators).
Jessica is the founder of Harmonyum LA, a private healing practice located in Los Angeles, California, where she works with clients both in person, and globally, via zoom.