Peter Brown, FRED GETS DRESSED
When #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown was younger, his mother found him trying on her makeup. He recalls that she reacted with a smile and helped him apply it properly, like an artist would. Peter explains to Zibby how he used...
Episode 62 of the Totally Booked with Zibby podcast, hosted by Zibby Owens, titled "Peter Brown, FRED GETS DRESSED" was published on June 20, 2021 and runs 21 minutes.
June 20, 2021 ·21m · Totally Booked with Zibby
Summary
When #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown was younger, his mother found him trying on her makeup. He recalls that she reacted with a smile and helped him apply it properly, like an artist would. Peter explains to Zibby how he used this moment as inspiration for his latest picture book, Fred Gets Dressed, why he loves creating both picture and chapter books, and his advice to encourage creative children.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zsUE6nBookshop: https://bit.ly/35oSCqc** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
When #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown was younger, his mother found him trying on her makeup. He recalls that she reacted with a smile and helped him apply it properly, like an artist would. Peter explains to Zibby how he used this moment as inspiration for his latest picture book, Fred Gets Dressed, why he loves creating both picture and chapter books, and his advice to encourage creative children.
Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zsUE6n
Bookshop: https://bit.ly/35oSCqc
** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!
** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode.
(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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