Show Notes:

Interview: Paul

• It is about a star (Baby) being Born

• The star is the person listening

• Baby board book. Deliberately black and white for focus

• Has rounded corners, thick cardboard and glossy features

• Designed for practical use

• Wrote 21 years ago when eldest son born

• Rhyming couplet poem

• Friend suggested the print and the kids helped illustrate

• Green hill publishing did the board printing

• Published 18 months ago. Ordered third print run

• Indie Experience. Greenhill made it easy. They helped put it all together.

• Describe: Creative, Educational, Fun, Playful and Childlike

• Writing is very fast. Discovery writer

• Easy words and quick to read

Inverview: Chris

• High Contract Baby Board book

• b/w for infant focus

• Basic Rhyming

• Lucky to be supported and encouraged by family and friends

• Has primary school teacher background

• Wants to share Infant literacy

Where the Excerpt Came From:

Guest Bio:

The author's journey is a testament to her lifelong passion for education and creativity. From a young age she dreamt of becoming a teacher, driven by a love for working with young children and nurturing their development. Growing up in Perth, her childhood was filled with creative pursuits, particularly poetry and a deep appreciation for literature.

Her academic path led her to the University of Western Australia (UWA) where she pursued an Arts degree with a double major in English.

Following this she earned a teaching degree from Edith Cowan University, honing her skills to inspire and educate future generations with a strong interest in early childhood development.

Family plays a central role in her life, as she shares her journey with a supportive husband, three children and two dogs. Together, they enjoy the enriching experiences of travel, the joy of reading and music and cherished moments with family and friends. Given that the story is based on her

Experience with her newborn and the fact that her children have illustrated the book – the pages are literally filled with love and family.

Booklist:

Baby Star

Best Place to Buy:

https://www.babystarbook.com.au/stockists

Links

Contact

Website: https://www.babystarbook.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550559290655

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babystar_book/

Contact Finding Elara

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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast

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BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au

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Contact Paul

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025

Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes

Contact Chris

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5

In Collaboration with:

This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair

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Music by: @keysofmoonmusic

Name: The epic hero