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Oliver Jeffers sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values that are important to him to instill into his kids. Plus, Oliver shares how much his father was to him and his own parenting style. After that we talk about his latest book, I’m Very Busy. He shares the inspiration for the story. Next we talk about his creative process and why he wants to promote positivity in his work. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers from his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star he has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books. They have been translated all over the globe. Some of them include the #1 New York Times bestseller and TIME Best Book of the Year Here We Are. as well as the companion What We’ll Build. He is also the illustrator of the smash hits The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. Both written by Drew Daywalt.
His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are a much sought-after event. Oliver is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and now he, his wife and young children split their time between Belfast and Brooklyn, NY. Make sure you follow Oliver on Instagram at @oliverjeffers. Plus go to oliverjeffers.com to learn more about Oliver and his work. In addition, pick up his latest book, I’m Very Busy wherever you purchase books.
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About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.