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.TakeawaysChristine 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 home⁠⁠Christine Devane's ⁠website⁠Elephant Beach⁠From 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/⁠

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