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Noel Paine is an avid runner, running dad and author, and he shares here in a Q&A the launch of his first children’s book, Run Daddy Run: For the dads who run and the kids who wait.
Q: What was the process like in writing your first children’s book?
A: Writing the book was a lot of fun as I got to have fun and think about wording that would be fun to read for children – while still explaining from a dad’s perspective.
I really thought about what I would want to say to my daughter about why her daddy runs. I also wrote a little introduction piece at the start speaking directly to dads and the kids.
I had planned to write a more serious book for dads but when this idea popped into my head, I ran with it.
Q: What is the book about and how is your book different from other books?
A: My book is a book about running for dads who run to read to their children. It’s a dad explaining why they run and what they love about it – and why other dads might run.
There are lots of books for kids but I am not sure how many books specifically written for dads who run – they are.
Q: What has the feedback being like?
A: The feedback has been great but it is hard to get the book into book stores and out to let people know it’s available.
There are a lot of dads who run out there but there are so many posts, news feeds, and distractions in the world – well its hard to get people’s attention!
The book is available on Amazon and Running Room has it for sale on their website.
Q: Is there a special section you like in the book?
A: I love the whole book. The illustrations by Evan Raz (a running kid) are amazing and really light up the words.
Q: The book is geared for what ages?
A: The book is simply written with rhythming language so its really aimed at the younger kid who still likes to sit with dad for a story.
Q: What do you want people to get from your book?
A: I want dads to read the introduction and know they are not alone and that being a dad can be both hard and fun.
I want dads to know that by sharing with their kids they can connect, they can share something they love with their children and connect.
I want kids to learn more about their dads and why they lace up and head out the door. I hope people love the writing and the amazing pictures.
Q: What does your daughter Morgane think of your book?
A: My daughter’s first language is French but I think she liked the book. She knows daddy runs as we have spent a lot of time together running with her in the stroller when she was really young.
I think I got her 5-year old approval but sometimes it’s hard to tell.
Q: Where can buy your book and your other books?
A: My book is available on Amazon.ca and on Running Room’s website. I am hoping to get in into book stores in 2021.
https://ca.shop.runningroom.com/en_ca/run-daddy-run.html
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