Goobletygok
Created by Richard Bird
Ages 4+ | 24 Pages
Publisher: FriesenPress | ISBN-13: 9781039143425
Publisher’s Book Summary: Chulippitee. Buckadoodle. Uckeybuckey.
What do these words have in common? Poppy and Freddy invented them!
Freddy and his grandfather, Poppy, love to spend time together. One day, while they’re eating a snack, Poppy says, “Buckadoodle,” to Freddy. What does this mean? Freddy isn’t sure, but Poppy promises he will find out!
Join Freddy and Poppy on this word-game adventure, and maybe invent a word or two of your own that shows your loved ones just how much you care!
Available for purchase on Amazon, Bookshop, and Barnes and Noble.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Bird is a grandfather and avid reader who has spent his career crafting policies and leveraging his love of words into creating beautifully written materials. Now, he brings his two passions together in this children’s book inspired by his relationships with his grandsons.
For more information, visit www.richardbird.ca.
https://twitter.com/richardbird54
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Richard Bird is a grandfather and avid reader who has spent his career crafting policies and leveraging his love of words into creating beautifully written materials. Now, he brings his two passions together in this children’s book inspired by his relationships with his grandsons.
For more information, visit www.richardbird.ca.
https://twitter.com/richardbird54
https://www.instagram.com/richardbird54/
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - What is the Theme of your book Goobletygok?
Richard Bird - This is the story of the affection between a grandfather and a grandchild. There are two themes. One is the joy of a child expanding his horizons and having fun doing so. The second is that the sharing of love can happen in many ways including making up funny words.
Life Is What It's Called - Why did you decide to write this story?
Richard Bird - I had not seen my grandchild in a while. I decided put to fond memories into words. The writing of the story was a therapeutic process for me.
Life Is What It's Called - Is there a lesson learned from the story?
Richard Bird - Good question. Helping to grow a child’s mind can be fun for everyone. The joy it brings in doing so is priceless.
Life Is What It's Called - What will readers most like about this book?
Richard Bird - The funny words. The rhyming words that follow. The laughter it will produce for who is reading the story and who is hearing the story.
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it is important for kids to spend time with their grandparents?
Richard Bird - The grandparents have been through all of life’s tribulations while they were parents. Now they want to just kick back have fun and enjoy life. Kids that have the benefit of being around grandparents with that kind of approach to life, all the better. There is a lot to be said for having a second childhood.
Life Is What It's Called - How is this book different from anything else in the market?
Richard Bird - There are so many different kid’s books in the market now. All I can say is that this book will make adults and kids laugh, it will probably produce fond memories and maybe even bring a tear to your eye.
Life Is What It's Called - What is your background in writing?
Richard Bird - I am retired now. However, most of my work life revolved around writing up business plans and policies. In a sense, I have been writing stories my whole life. The only difference between then and now is that those stories were non-fiction.
Life Is What It's Called - What should readers know about you as an author?
Richard Bird - There is still a kid in me. I hope that kid never leaves.
Richard Bird - This is the story of the affection between a grandfather and a grandchild. There are two themes. One is the joy of a child expanding his horizons and having fun doing so. The second is that the sharing of love can happen in many ways including making up funny words.
Life Is What It's Called - Why did you decide to write this story?
Richard Bird - I had not seen my grandchild in a while. I decided put to fond memories into words. The writing of the story was a therapeutic process for me.
Life Is What It's Called - Is there a lesson learned from the story?
Richard Bird - Good question. Helping to grow a child’s mind can be fun for everyone. The joy it brings in doing so is priceless.
Life Is What It's Called - What will readers most like about this book?
Richard Bird - The funny words. The rhyming words that follow. The laughter it will produce for who is reading the story and who is hearing the story.
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it is important for kids to spend time with their grandparents?
Richard Bird - The grandparents have been through all of life’s tribulations while they were parents. Now they want to just kick back have fun and enjoy life. Kids that have the benefit of being around grandparents with that kind of approach to life, all the better. There is a lot to be said for having a second childhood.
Life Is What It's Called - How is this book different from anything else in the market?
Richard Bird - There are so many different kid’s books in the market now. All I can say is that this book will make adults and kids laugh, it will probably produce fond memories and maybe even bring a tear to your eye.
Life Is What It's Called - What is your background in writing?
Richard Bird - I am retired now. However, most of my work life revolved around writing up business plans and policies. In a sense, I have been writing stories my whole life. The only difference between then and now is that those stories were non-fiction.
Life Is What It's Called - What should readers know about you as an author?
Richard Bird - There is still a kid in me. I hope that kid never leaves.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for the chance to win an autographed paperback copy of Goobletygok and a 3-pack of lined spiral notebooks with a pen holder—perfect for writing down your favorite words!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
Goobletygok Book Giveaway
Enter for the chance to win an autographed paperback copy of Goobletygok and a 3-pack of lined spiral notebooks with a pen holder—perfect for writing down your favorite words!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- An autographed paperback copy of Goobletygok
- A 3-Pack Lined Spiral Notebook Kraft Paper Cover Notepad with Pen In Holder
- An autographed paperback copy of Goobletygok
Goobletygok Book Giveaway
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