Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors Podcast

Today's episode is based on "Which Came First, Chicken or the Egg?"

Several years ago, scientists tried to prove which came first, and according to their research, the chicken came first. It had to do with cell formation, but I don't want to get too far down that Chicken Hole, lol!

That data was reported as evidence that the chicken was first, but even the scientists whose study it was weren't too convinced, with one of them calling the question "fun but pointless."

At the end of the day, as a children's book reader and author, I thought having fun was the point.

We, as humans, have always been inquisitive.

For the first several years of their lives, our children have asked us, as parents, grandparents, teachers, etc., many questions about ourselves and the world.

Whether you come to our podcast show as a children's book reader or author, you are both critical to the world of children's books.

As children's book authors, we have constantly been challenged to decide which comes first: books or websites.

When we wrote our first book and knew we were going to self-publish, we had to think about ways we would be able to market the book.

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We liked Amazon's platform to self-publish and sell our children's book; however, as a self-published author, you need to hit certain review levels on Amazon to get additional support from Amazon to support your book.

Even though your sales as a children's book author are excellent on Amazon, the thing that helps is the 4—and 5-star reviews. Why, and what is the Big Deal? Get you more support; the answer, as Amazon describes it, is simple: it is all about the algorithms.

Ratings and reviews tell the algorithms on Amazon that a book is well-liked and a good buy.

On Amazon, when an author receives 25 ratings for their book, Amazon automatically boosts the book in search results (so it shows up with more than just an exact title or author match).

You are trying to get your Children's Book written and illustrated as an author; however, how will readers, your audience and purchasing supporters find you without effective marketing?

Without your website, you can get lost in the avalanche of children's books published daily.

We launched our Children's Book, The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear, a few months before our website, www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com.

We are proud of our website and receive excellent comments; you must keep giving people a reason to return to it repeatedly.

We have made our website the home of our podcast show, Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors.

We are always interested in the opinions of Children's Book Readers and Children's Book Authors on how we can improve our website and podcast show; please send your comments to [email protected].

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Bailey Introduction to Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors

Introduction to a Family of Children's Book Authors

Welcome to the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast.

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Welcome to Episode Five of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast.

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey behind the children's book "The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear," co-authored by Rick and his granddaughter Kyra.

They share how their love for outdoor adventures in the small Rocky Mountain town of Bighead sparked the creation of Kaboose, an adventurous bear that embodies the beauty of nature and community.

The episode highlights their successful marketing strategy, demonstrating how a small-town media approach caught the attention of larger platforms, leading to radio interviews that boosted their book sales.

Rick and Kyra also discuss the importance of storytelling and creativity in fostering connections between generations and encouraging families to make memories together. Their experiences and insights invite listeners into the heart of children's literature and the joy it brings to young readers.

A radio interview hosted by Chris dela Torre of The HomeStretch on the Calgary-based CBC Radio Station is included.

As children's book authors, Granddaughter Kyra Dumoulin and Grandfather Papa Rick Harris, we are proud to have found a way to make this CBC Radio Interview available to you as listeners through our podcast show, Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors.

HomeStretch CBC Radio Please visit our website, www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com. We would love it if you could purchase our book, The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear.

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• The podcast emphasizes the importance of local media in promoting children's books.
• Creating memories through storytelling can help bridge the gap between generations.
• Interviews and local interest can expand a small project into a larger audience.
• Encouraging creativity in children involves activities like writing and drawing their own stories.
• The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear aims to inspire children to appreciate nature and community.
• It's vital to cherish and share family experiences through storytelling and creative projects.

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Welcome to Episode Four of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast. (This podcast show can be found on Kaboose on the Rocky Mountain Bear website.)

This podcast episode is about our youngest grandson, Cooper and starting a new school year.

Papa Rick interviews Cooper about starting a new school experience.

As Children's Book readers, we hope you enjoy this podcast and hear how Cooper was inspired to become a children's book author and narrator.

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There are many great children's book authors, and readers couldn't possibly read every book written.

Our dedication to introducing children's book authors like our grandson Cooper shows that the path to writing children's books can start at any age.

Cooper is a contributor behind the story Laughter in Learning and is the narrator of the audiobook Laughter in Learning.

Because our stories take place in the fictional town of Big Head, in the Rocky Mountains, Cooper picked an animal that is natural to the area.

Cooper's character in our story is a red fox.

Cheers, and Enjoy the Listen!

The episode unfolds a charming narrative as Cooper, a young boy, steps into the spotlight as the narrator of 'Laughter and Learning.'

His enthusiasm is infectious as he shares his experiences, from picking the character of a red fox—an animal he admires—to discovering the art of voice acting for the first time.

The podcast captures a unique blend of innocence and wisdom as Cooper discusses his daily life, including the excitement of a new school year filled with gym activities and electronics lessons. His candidness about making friends and learning new things paints a vivid picture of childhood, emphasizing the joy and challenges of growing up.

Cooper's reflections on the character of Cooper the Red Fox provide deeper insights into how storytelling can mirror real-life experiences.

Both he and Cooper the Red Fox use humour to forge connections and navigate social landscapes, illustrating the power of laughter as a unifying force among friends. As Cooper recounts a moment of conflict with a friend that was resolved through jokes, listeners are reminded of the importance of humour in relationships.

This theme resonates throughout the episode, showcasing how laughter can ease tensions and bring people together, making it a heartwarming listen for children and adults.

As the conversation progresses, Cooper shares valuable lessons learned through his storytelling journey. He emphasizes the significance of kindness, helpfulness, and a good personality in forming friendships. His newfound identity as a storyteller enriches the narrative, encouraging young listeners to embrace their creativity.

The episode concludes with Cooper imparting wisdom on the importance of humour and kindness, leaving the audience with a delightful reminder that storytelling is not just about entertainment but also about connection and personal growth. Overall, the podcast offers a delightful exploration of childhood creativity and the values of friendship, making it an engaging and enriching experience.

Takeaways:

• Cooper enjoyed narrating the audiobook, marking his first experience in voice acting.
• He chose a red fox as his character because foxes are one of his favourite animals.
• Cooper finds humour essential in making friends and diffusing difficult situations in life.
• Kindness and a good personality were highlighted as keys to making friends.
• Through the story, Cooper sees reflections on his own experiences, especially with his sister.
• Cooper is excited about new school activities, especially learning about electronics later this year.

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Getting to Know Cooper

Bailey Introduction to Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors

Introduction to a Family of Children's Book Authors

Welcome to the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast.

Welcome to Episode Three of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast. (This podcast show can be found on Kaboose on the Rocky Mountain Bear website.)

Join us as we explore the heartwarming adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bear, and her cousin Bailey, the Beaver.

In this episode, we explore the creation of their latest audiobook, "High Jinks at the Big Head Folk Music Festival," inspired by their experiences at the Canmore Folk Music Festival.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of capturing special moments and turning them into stories that can be relived and shared for generations.

Please tune in to discover how Bailey's insights and creativity shaped the story, inspiring listeners to embark on storytelling adventures.

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This podcast episode was inspired by our family's attendance at Alberta, Canada's oldest folk festival.

Papa Rick interviews his middle granddaughter Bailey; as Children's Book readers, we hope you enjoy this podcast and hear how Bailey was inspired to become a children's book author and narrator.

There are many great children's book authors, and readers couldn't possibly read every book written.

Our dedication to introducing children's book authors like our granddaughter Bailey shows that the path to writing children's books can start at any age.

By sharing the inspiration and story behind how Bailey helped co-author our upcoming book, High Jinks at the Big Head Folk Music Festival, you can lower your risk when purchasing this book.

We hope you will also visit our website and support our mission to help other children's book authors write, publish, and market their books.

Bailey and Papa Rick talk about how an event-filled week created the story.

They discuss how writing the story led to reading it out loud and realizing that some of the words were not great for the children reading this story. They edited and reread the story until it sounded right.

As I mentioned, our mission is to interview children's book authors, help them find an audience and market their books. I would be remiss if I didn't introduce you to my co-authors and grandchildren of this book series, the Adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bear.

The Adventures of Kaboose, part of the Rocky Mountain Bear Book series, is about an adventurous bear who lives in Big Head in the Rocky Mountains.

Kaboose loves her family, friends, and community. She embraces Mother Nature and all her beauty and encourages all children to enjoy the adventures and the great outdoors.

In this episode, we introduce you to Bailey, my middle granddaughter, the co-author and narrator of our next book, High Jinks, at the Big Head Folk Music Festival.

We introduce a new character to our book series, Bailey the Beaver.

In the first part of this podcast, I describe in detail Bailey's Adventures at the Canmore Folk Music Festival, which is the inspiration behind our story, Bailey's character in our book, High Jinks at the Big Head Folk Music Festival.

I love Bailey's Insights. These are lessons for everyone's family.

We encourage you to embrace every special family moment because you never know if this will ever happen again.

Writing and recording a story as an audiobook is so much fun, even if you can't fund a print or illustrate children's book.

You can always write your story and record it in an audiobook format today.

The recording quality on most smartphones is remarkable, and you have a recording studio in your hand. If you enjoy the value of our podcast, visit our website, www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com and join our storyteller's club level with your children or grandchildren.

We aim to produce a new audiobook every three weeks for your family's listening pleasure.

Cheers! Let the adventures begin.

Takeaways:

• The Adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bear series, encourages children to explore nature and enjoy outdoor activities with their families.
• Bailey, the middle granddaughter, shares her experiences and insights from the Canmore Folk Music Festival, inspiring listeners to create their own stories.
• Recording audiobooks allows families to relive cherished memories and transform them into engaging stories children can enjoy.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of family bonding through storytelling, creating lasting memories during shared adventures.
• Listeners are encouraged to embrace special family moments and use them as inspiration for new stories.
• The quality of recording devices today makes it easy for anyone to create their audiobooks.

Links referenced in this episode:

• www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear
• https://www.canmorefolkfestival.com/

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Free Kaboose's Activity Pages for you and your family to write and draw your adventures!

Bailey Introduction to Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors

Join us for a heartwarming conversation as we explore the adventures that inspired the creation of "Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear," a series that has blossomed from the cherished memories of a grandpa and granddaughter duo.

Kyra shares her reflections on growing up in Canmore, Alberta, and the magic of the Rocky Mountains that shaped her childhood experiences.

The episode dives into the joy of creative storytelling and how childhood imagination can bring diverse characters, like a bear and a bunny, together as siblings.

Listeners will be inspired to engage with their families through children's literature and learn how to create stories that spark adventure and connection.

As Kyra and her grandpa recount their shared experiences, they emphasize the importance of nurturing creativity and the bonds that come from shared adventures in nature.

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Welcome to Episode Two of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast. (This podcast show can be found on Kaboose on the Rocky Mountain Bear website.)

Papa Rick interviews his granddaughter, Kyra, co-author of their children's book The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear, about the inspiration and story behind how they brought their book to life.

The idea for this podcast show resulted from our journey to become a published Children's Book author and how to reach children's book readers.

Children's Book readers are extraordinary people; without their support, we could not bring our stories to life as children's book authors.

There are many great children's book authors, and readers couldn't possibly read every book written.

Our dedication to introducing children's book authors to primarily first-time children's book authors and giving you a chance as a reader to decide if each children's book author we introduce you fits with the type of story and characters you would like to teach your children or grandchildren to.

By sharing the inspiration and story behind each children's book author, you can lower your risk when purchasing this book author's book. Suppose you want to write, publish and market your children's book. In that case, this episode is for you, or if you would like to look behind the curtain at the adventure that led Kyra and Papa Rick to write their first children's book and develop a book series.

We hope you will also visit our website and support our mission to help other children's book authors write, publish, and market their books.

The podcast delves into the enchanting world of children's book authorship through the eyes of a grandparent-grandchild duo, who share their creative journey and their profound bond in their literary adventures.

The conversation traverses the breathtaking landscapes of Canmore, Alberta, where the co-authors reflect on how the vibrant environment has inspired their series, 'The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear.'

As we recount their experiences, it's evident that their writing is deeply entwined with the memories of hiking, skiing, and enjoying local festivals, notably the Canmore Folk Festival.

The episode beautifully intertwines personal anecdotes with practical advice for aspiring authors, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in nurturing relationships and fostering creativity in children.

Listeners are introduced to the unique challenges of self-publishing in the children's literature space, where the authors candidly discuss the hurdles of breaking even financially while sharing their insights on marketing and promotion.

The podcast encourages families to embark on their creative journeys together, underscoring the joys of collaboration across generations.

With a charming blend of humour, nostalgia, and practical tips, this episode invites listeners to explore their local landscapes, ignite their imaginations, and write their own stories, fostering a love for reading and writing in the next generation.

The conversation is heartwarming as Kyra, the granddaughter, shares her experiences with her stuffed animals, Georgia and George, who inspired their series.

The dynamic between the grandpa and grandchild is palpable, illustrating how storytelling bridges generations. Through their shared experiences, they emphasize the significance of adventure and exploration in the physical world and within the realms of imagination. With each story they tell, the duo invites listeners to reflect on their childhood adventures and the stories that shaped their lives, making this podcast a treasure trove of inspiration for families.

Ultimately, the episode celebrates storytelling, familial bonds, and the rich landscapes that inspire creativity, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in children's literature, family dynamics, or the art of writing.

Takeaways:

• Writing children's books began with a stuffed animal named Georgia.
• Canmore is a special place where KYra learned about herself and her interests.
• Self-published authors need to sell over 1,200 books to break even financially.
• Real experiences inspire the adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bears.
• Meeting people from around the world in Canmore creates lasting friendships and memories.
• The importance of encouraging children to embrace creativity and adventure in their lives.

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Bailey Introduction to Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors

Visit the Fun Resources Tab for Kaboose's Free Activity Pages to Write and Draw Your Family's Adventures

Welcome to the first episode of "Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors," in which we explore the journey of becoming a children's book author through personal stories and life lessons.

This episode focuses on a living legacy, emphasizing engaging with and shaping one's legacy while still alive instead of merely leaving behind material possessions or messages after death.

The narrative unfolds through the adventures of Kyra, the author's granddaughter, and how her imaginative spirit inspired the creation of their first children's book. Listeners will discover how everyday experiences can spark creativity and storytelling, leading to meaningful connections and lasting memories.

Join us as we delve into the heartfelt journey of writing children's books and the joy it brings to the author and their young audience.

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Episode One – Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors, The Story Behind the Story.

Welcome to Episode One of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast. (Our podcas show can be found on Kaboose on the Rocky Mountain Bear website.)

The idea for this podcast show resulted from our journey to become a published Children's Book author and how to reach children's book readers.

Children's Book readers are extraordinary people; without their support, we could not bring our stories to life as children's book authors.

There are many great children's book authors, and readers couldn't possibly read every book written.

Our dedication to introducing children's book authors to primarily first-time children's book authors and giving you a chance as a reader to decide if each children's book author we introduce you fits with the type of story and characters you would like to teach your children or grandchildren to.

By sharing the inspiration and story behind each children's book author, you can lower your risk when purchasing this book author's book.

When we started our journey to publishing our first Children's book, The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear, we soon learnt from the saying, "There is no right or wrong way to create, write, publish or market a children's book."

Over the years, I have read many different children's books; however, I never considered how the authors assembled and published them.

Only when I became a grandpa, did I think creating a children's book would be fun?

Our first grandchild, Kyra, took a few years to develop into a little person. She became my imagination guide.

I share our story to demonstrate that our path is only one of many paths to becoming a children's book author or a proud supporter of children's book authors.

This podcast will help give you, as a listener, a glimpse into the story behind becoming a children's book author.

Our Story Behind the Story

Our children's book author's adventure started because of Kyra's first daycare.

What happened next kickstarted a legacy for my wife, our grandchildren, and me.

Living Legacy versus Legacy

You might be asking, what is a living legacy versus a legacy?

When I think of the word legacy, I always think of what you, as a human, leave behind after you die, such as a transfer of wealth, a lesson or a message.

A living legacy is where you are engaged while alive and participate in developing your legacy.

Let Our Living Legacy Story Begin

The birth of Kyra was a special event for my entire family.

As a first-time grandparent, a special bond of adventures was about to start, and my transformation was to begin; I didn't even know this.

My wife constantly mentions that Kyra was born with an old soul. Over the years, Kyra has taught me many life lessons, including how to be a grandparent.

How many have purchased a stuffed animal for your children or grandchildren?

Or have you tried to win a stuffed animal for a child or grandchild at your community's fair, no matter what it costs you, even if you can't make your next month's car payment?

When Kyra started daycare, something magical happened, and I was touched by the same magic 🪄 wand.

This magical wand was not the same as Harry Potter's; it took a different form.

One common thing between Harry Potter's wand and ours is that the wand chooses you; you don't choose the wand.

Kyra's daycare had a stuffed animal they would loan to children going on a short vacation or trip.

The idea was to take the stuffy on the child's trip. The child and the stuffy were travelling companions and created different adventures. Upon returning to daycare, they were asked to share their experiences.

When Kyra was 4, we planned our first granddaughter and Papa's trip to the Rocky Mountains.

On this trip, we would pull something magical from a hat.

Kyra has a kind heart and is always looking to share. So, she asked me, "Papa, could a friend come on our trip."

I told Kyra, "I am unsure if her parents would be okay with this."

I thought it would have been challenging to be responsible for another 4-year-old when I was learning to be a grandpa or Papa, as Kyra called me.

Kyra said, "Oh yes, Papa, the daycare said it was okay. "

I laughed and said, "I don't think your daycare can speak for your friend's parents."

Kyra responds, "Yeah, they can because they are Georgia's parents."

You probably guessed by now that Georgia was a stuffed animal, a bunny, who would accompany us on our first trip to the magnificence of the Rocky Mountains.

The daycare couldn't have been happier sending Georgia the Bunny on this trip. They knew Kyra would come back and share her and Georgia's adventures.

On the day of our travels, Kyra made sure Georgia had her seat belt on and joined Kyra in the back seat of our Jeep.

Kyra was singing and said, "Papa, can you join Georgia and me in singing songs?"

I said, "Sure, but I can't hear 👂 Georgia singing."

Kyra said, "Don't worry, Papa, someday you will."

Kyra could hear Georgia loud and clear. I was learning that as a child, you use your senses differently when you are young.

No, it wasn't because my granddaughter was younger than me and had better hearing, even though my hearing sometimes is a little suspect.

Her creative mind was one sense my granddaughter had that worked far better than mine.

Our road trips to the mountains opened a new world to a grandpa's imagination.

The Rocky Mountains were our canvas of many adventures, allowing all our senses to run wild.

On some of our trips, we went from Georgia, the Stuffy Bunny 🐰 to George, a Stuffy Bear 🐻 as our adventure guides.

Because the idea was so popular, the daycare had to get a second stuffed animal for the children to take on trips.

When first introduced to George, I asked Kyra, "Who is George?"

Kyra said," George is Georgia's brother."

How is this possible for a 🤔 bunny🐰, a bear 🐻 siblings?

In a child's mind, anything is possible. This was my granddaughter's belief.

So, I have tried to adopt anything possible as part of my mindset because of my love for my granddaughter.

As Kyra entered her school age, the need for daycare lessened, and the chance of Georgia and George staying in our lives soon disappeared.

However, Kyra had other thoughts and encouraged us to develop our stuffed animal friend, who would be in our family forever.

A friendship with a new family member we could enjoy together and who would accompany us on our trips, wow!

Trains are a big part of the history of the Rocky Mountains 🏔️ which included the love 💕 of Banff National Park, where we had many of our adventures with Georgia and George.

In our Rocky Mountain home, we had a framed shadow box of my dad's childhood train set, and a caboose was at the end of the stream engine train set.

Kyra was fascinated by the caboose on my father's train set, and she loved saying, "Caboose, caboose, caboose."

Kyra and I created a character named Kaboose, Kaboose spelled with a "K." So the first letter in Kaboose is a K, representing Kyra.

Kyra has never seen a caboose on a real train 🚂. Cabooses were excellent in the past but are long gone and retired from service.

She said, "Papa, what is a caboose, and why do trains travelling through the Rocky Mountains not have one?"

I said, "Kyra, a caboose was a special part of the train and always at the very end of the train." The caboose was the home and kitchen of the people who worked on the train. The train's employees would sleep, eat, play games, and share stories in the caboose. Like many things in the world, technology has replaced these items.

Kyra nodded as she understood, but she had not lived through the disappearance of 8-track tapes, cameras that used film, VCRs, and so many other items from the past that our technological world has replaced.

With a little bit of fortune, on a trip to San Francisco, my wife and I found a stuffy store and created a stuffy of Kaboose, a stuffed bear 🐻 wearing a train engineering outfit. What a cute bear, if I do say myself.

We brought Kaboose, the newest member of our family home, and gave it to Kyra.

Kyra's joy of having this new family member, as she had envisioned, was incredible, and the friendship continued.

Over the years, Kyra has shared Kaboose's adventures with her cousins and sister.

It was over a beverage at our favourite coffee shop; Kyra inspired a new level of connection. We would share one with our other grandchildren to create quality engagement.

Kyra said, "Papa, we have taken many pictures on your iPhone and rarely do we look 👀 at all our adventures together."

I said, "You, Kyra, you are so right. We are always busy running from one adventure to another; we never take time to look at all the neat things we have done together. What did you have in your mind?"

She asked, "Can you buy a journal like the ones we saw at the Farmer's Market so we can write down our adventures?

"What a great idea!" I replied.

We couldn't wait for the next Farmer's market to purchase a journal, and over the next couple of weeks, we would slip away and look at all our adventures in our digital treasure trove.

We found a picture of Kyra in her mommy's tummy along the Bow River, and I remarked how she was a mountain baby before she was even born.

From this picture, Kyra and I developed our first story based on our adventurous weekends with Georgia, during which we hiked across Canmore, Banff, and the Bow Valley.

Our character, Kaboose, replaced Georgia in our stories.

We had our process of creative engagement, which is to download the photos of some of our adventures, then develop a story and write ✍️ our stories from those pictures.

Thus began The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain 🏔️ Bear 🐻, our first Children's book.

With our first story written and with some rough drawings, we celebrated with our favourite drink, hugs, and cheers.

Tears rolled down our cheeks; we knew we had created something unique and lasting.

We couldn't wait to start our next adventure. Within a few days, we returned to our local coffee shop and wrote the title and ideas for multiple stories in The Adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bear book series.

Believing in Kyra's possible has made me happier and created much more fun and laughter.

We have published the first book in our series, The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear, and we hope you will click on the link in our podcast show notes and purchase our book. www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com.

At the core of this podcast is our story on how we became children's book authors; however, following in the tradition of my granddaughter Kyra's kind heart, we want to share more than our stories.

We have many children's book authors in our Wonderful World of Words and Pictures. Each children's author is different in their approach to their creative process, the central idea behind the story, the writing process, illustrating, assembling of the book, digital, print or audio formatting, publishing method, business and marketing plan.

Even though we cannot interview all of the children's book authors, we aim to interview and share as many authors' behind-the-scenes inspiration for developing, writing, and producing the children's book design and content and how the author uses their imaginative and creative hearts to write children's books.

We hope you will support as many of our guest's children's books as possible and build a children's book library, whether print or digital, that you and your family will be proud of.

Should you desire to be a Children's Book Author, our deepest wish is that our podcast show, Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors, will, in some small way, inspire you to take action and start your journey.

Please head over to www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com and download our activity pages to start recording your first adventure in your heart.

The Adventures of Kaboose, the Rocky Mountain Bear

The podcast invites listeners into a vibrant exploration of creativity and storytelling through the lens of a grandparent's journey alongside their granddaughter, Kyra. The speaker reflects on the inspiration behind the podcast, rooted in their personal experiences as they navigate the world of children's book authorship. The narrative emphasizes the significance of a 'living legacy,' contrasting it with traditional legacies, often only posthumously realized. This engaging premise sets the stage for a series of heartwarming stories that capture the essence of family connections and the imaginative adventures shared between generations.

As the podcast unfolds, Rick shares delightful anecdotes about Kyra's fascination with stuffed animals and the magical experiences they create together. A particular highlight is their trip to the Rocky Mountains, where bringing along a stuffed animal named Georgia sparks a delightful tradition.

I try to illustrate how these adventures foster creativity and strengthen the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

The discussions highlight the importance of documenting experiences, leading to the creation of their first children's book, 'The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear.' This book symbolizes the culmination of their shared adventures and serves as a testament to the power of storytelling in nurturing relationships.

The podcast carries a profound message for aspiring children's book authors, encouraging them to find their voices and share their unique stories. By weaving together themes of imagination, family bonding, and the creative process, I hope I inspire listeners to embark on their journeys in children's literature.

The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to engage with their creativity, reinforcing the idea that everyone has a story worth telling. This rich narrative captures the joys of storytelling and resonates with the universal desire to connect through shared experiences.

If you can support us in any way, please click on this Tips in the Cookie Jar: " link; we appreciate all contributions.

• The podcast explores the journey of becoming a published children's book author.
• Creating a children's book can be a unique and engaging way to share stories.
• A living legacy actively involves creating and sharing experiences while you are alive.
• The bond between grandparents and grandchildren can inspire creative storytelling and adventures.
• Kira's imaginative spirit led to the creation of the Adventures of Caboose series.
• The podcast aims to interview various children's book authors to share their insights.

• High Jinks From The Big Head Folk Music Festival Book
• The Adventures of Kaboose the Rocky Mountain Bear Book
• www.kaboosetherockymountainbear.com