Show Notes:

Interview 1: Paul

• Tries not to buy chocolate too much

• Pediatric speech pathologist and literacy tutor

• Wanted to write a book that was fun for kids

• Wanted to inspire kids to eat vegies

• Only 9% of children eat enough vegies

• Created a learning experience. There is the book and a vegie bag.

• There is also an activity pack to help engage.

• Additional kitchen kit.

• There was a fair bit of research into the story

• The indie author component was a surprise.

Interview 2: Chris

• Helping reluctant readers to read.

• Lost job during Covid

• I'd rather eat chocolate

• Book has rhyme rhythm and repetitive text

• People are increasingly exposed to ultra processed foods.

• There are silly animals in the story

• There are complex issues regarding supplying food.

• This story is for support.

Where the Excerpt Came From:

Small excerpt provided

Guest Bio:

Narelle is a wife and a mum to four boys and a demanding rescue cat. Narelle's career as a paediatric speech pathologist spans more than 30 years. She completed a MA in Linguistics, focusing on reading development in young children, and has worked with thousands of children experiencing reading challenges, both as a speech pathologist and literacy tutor. During Covid, a change in career led Narelle to write several children's books, with I'd Rather Eat Chocolate being her first published children's picture book. I'd Rather Eat Chocolate is a fun rhyming book with rhythm and some repetitive text, designed to develop reading confidence in young children and reluctant readers. Narelle's keen interest in family health and nutrition, spurred her on to write a book that is not only fun to read, but is inspiring children to eat up their veggies.

Booklist:

I'd Rather Eat Chocolate

Best place to buy:

www.funreads4kids.com.au or you can request it from any book store.

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This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund

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