What came to mind as I was reading is that so many people think that they can write children's books. How hard can it be? The books need only a few simple words. How deceptive.
It is extremely difficult to tell a story using only a few words. Each word must count for more than a whole page in an adult book. Furthermore, the words must be kept very simple. Now, there's a challenge, especially since you will have to repeat most of the words several times at least.
Book buyers are also very particular about children's books. They know the word counts allowable per page for each age group and the level of vocabulary acceptable for each age group. Break the rules and no one will buy your book.
Illustrations must also be attractive to both adults and to children. After all, who buys the books? Not the kids. Therefore, the book needs to be pleasing to the family and friends who are buying books as gifts for children.
If you feel that you need to write children's books, spend a LOT of time researching what works and what doesn't. Once you are sure that you understand the criteria, write your stories.
I look forward to reading them to my little ones.
Denise
www.inktreemarketing.com
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