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BookWorthy Chats Again with Maria Antonia
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In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie speaks with author Maria Antonia about her new children's book, 'Barnaby the Runaway Sheep.' They discuss the inspiration behind the story, the writing process, and the important lessons for children about trust and guidance from their 'shepherds' in life. Maria shares her experiences growing up and how they influenced her storytelling, as well as her future writing projects.
Takeaways
Summer was a time for reading and family visits.
Barnaby's story is inspired by a real sheep named Shrek.
The writing process involves letting ideas percolate.
Children should learn to trust their shepherds in life.
The illustrations in Barnaby beautifully capture his character.
Fear can be a part of growth and learning.
Storytelling allows for deeper lessons to be shared.
Maria is working on middle grade novels and other projects.
The activity guide for Barnaby includes fun games for kids.
Maria's website offers free resources and newsletters.
Chapters
00:00 Summer Reflections and Family Connections
03:05 The Inspiration Behind Barnaby the Runaway Sheep
11:51 The Journey of Writing and Creating Barnaby
18:41 Lessons from Barnaby: Trusting Your Shepherds
19:48 What's Next for Maria Antonia?
Maria Antonia | children's picture book author
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