Tsawwassen children's author Danielle Marcotte had a special inspiration for her latest book.
She was inspired by her son to write Noah & Great Bear: An Adventure in the Yukon, a story geared towards four-to sevenyear-olds.
Her son Alex, 32, grew up in Tsawwassen and now lives in the Yukon. He trained to become a pilot at Boundary Bay Airport, she said.
"He learned to pilot before he learned to drive. He was 16 when he flew solo," she said.
She visits her son, who now works on the safety side of things in the flight industry, often in the Yukon. Marcotte describes that area of the country as a grandiose place that is beautiful and very diverse.
Her new book is about a little airplane named Noah and his best friend, and pilot Great Bear, who carry out deliveries in the Yukon and are asked for their help to go save an injured husky.
Marcotte said writing children's books is something she's always wanted to do. When she retired eight years ago from Radio-Canada she started to take courses on how to do that.
"I discovered it's really an industry of its own."
Marcotte worked for the national broadcaster in Vancouver for over 30 years as a radio host, interviewing countless artists, political figures and citizens of all walks of life.
Marcotte's book was illustrated by Francesca Da Sacco.
Marcotte's website (http://daniellesmarcotte. weebly.com) includes information about her books (which have French versions she translated herself) and links to where they can be purchased.
