Hello, writers! In picture books, every word counts. Careful word choice can enhance your story’s precision and impact. Here are some tips for editing your manuscript with an eye for...
Read MoreThe ideas for our children’s books are often inspired by my kids. Dumpy the Dump Truck was directly inspired by my son Sam’s love of trucks, and The Very Fairy...
Read MoreWhen Jane Yolen speaks of ‘focus’ with respect to writing picture books, she specifies that it should be sharp and small. There’s an acting term originally coined by the great...
Read MoreMy daughter attended her annual book fair at school this week. Among the books she wanted me to buy for her was Clarice Bean, That’s Me by Lauren Child. I...
Read MoreNovember is National Picture Book Month, and I thought I would contribute to the celebration with a list of ten of my favorite picture books. This is by no means...
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