Why do I have to indicate an age group on the cover of a book for children? Can't I just try to target all children?
Answer: No.
There are certain criteria that apply to childrens' books and they depend on the ages of the children being targeted.
Book buyers look for difficulty of language, number of words per page, number of illustrations and book format (e.g. board books) when they select books for stores. Book reviewers have the same list of criteria.
It is true that some children have superior reading skills, but there is still a level of appropriate material that depends on the age group. A book that targets one year old babies is of no interest to a three year old. What is appropriate for a three year old is too young for a six year old and so on. Children progress through stages of physical, psychological and emotional development.
Help the buyers by knowing the criteria for the age group that you are aiming for when you write your book.
Denise
www.inktreemarketing.com
www.publishacookbook.com
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