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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 33 MIN

Unlocking Creativity in Children: Insights from Author and Artist Andy Harkness

from Play Skillfully · host Kathy Eggers

Join Kathy for an inspiring conversation with Andy Harkness, a Disney veteran and children's book illustrator, as he shares his journey from childhood art passions to creating meaningful children's books. Discover insights on nurturing creativity in children, the power of illustration, and the story behind his upcoming book 'Find the Sun.'Andy Harkness's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyharknessart/'Find the Sun' on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXXXMaurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060254920

Join Kathy for an inspiring conversation with Andy Harkness, a Disney veteran and children's book illustrator, as he shares his journey from childhood art passions to creating meaningful children's books. Discover insights on nurturing creativity in children, the power of illustration, and the story behind his upcoming book 'Find the Sun.'Andy Harkness's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyharknessart/'Find the Sun' on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXXXMaurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060254920

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