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December 22, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of Homeschool Minnesota, host Dayle Annand welcomes back author Christine Devane to discuss her new book, 'Lola and Sophie's ABC Adventure.' Christine shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her characters, and the importance of teaching children the alphabet through engaging stories. The conversation also delves into the role of parents in early education, the impact of screen time on young children, and the significance of reading and libraries in child development. Christine emphasizes the need for parents to actively participate in their children's learning and to create a nurturing environment for literacy.

 

Links:

To purchase Lola and Sophie's ABC Adventure:

https://a.co/d/j1CPlns

 

To find more information on Christine Devane:

https://www.christine-devane.com/

 

To contact Animal Rescue Kingdom:

https://www.arktexas.org/

 

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christine Devane and Her Books 04:30 The Inspiration Behind Lola and Sophie's ABC Adventure 09:23 Teaching Fundamentals: The Role of Parents in Early Education 13:05 Screen Time and Its Impact on Young Children 18:25 The Importance of Reading and Libraries in Child Development

 

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