In this episode, Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson are with Christine Devane, a children's book author. Christine discusses her book 'Elephant Beach,' which addresses themes of kindness, social skills, and the importance of patience for shy children.

The conversation explores Christine's journey from being a shy child to becoming an author, the significance of inviting others to join in, and the lessons that both children and adults can learn from her story.

Takeaways

• Christine Devane's book 'Elephant Beach' promotes kindness and social skills.
• The story features a shy girl who learns to embrace fun and friendship.
• Elephants symbolize social connection and humor in the book.
• The book encourages children to step out of their comfort zones.
• Patience is essential for understanding shy children.
• Parents should be supportive and patient with their shy kids.
• Every child has a unique personality and needs different encouragement.
• The importance of inviting others to join in activities is highlighted.
• Christine's own experiences as a shy child inform her writing.
• Growth is possible for shy children, as seen in Christine's journey.

Links for this episode:

⁠How to Share home⁠

⁠Christine Devane's ⁠website

⁠Elephant Beach⁠

From the hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: ⁠Surviving Sue⁠; Blog: ⁠https://victoriaponders.com/⁠

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: ⁠Finding My Father’s Faith⁠; Blog: ⁠https://wynneleon.com/⁠