I’m thinking of writing a childrens book and I was just wondering what people usually go for when they buy children books. Do you go for something gender specific like fairy stories for girls?
I tend to buy books that have learning aspects (abcs, numbers, colors, seasons, manners, animals) mixed in with a cute plot, characters and pictures. My son’s favorite book is Ten Little Ladybugs. He loves the 3D ladybugs, the counting, rhyming and brightly colored pictures. I also like books that are part of a series like Clifford, Berenstein Bears, Sweet Pickles, Arthur, Muppet Babies etc…I do not do gender specific books as I want my son to learn a variety of different things, not just boy things like cars, planes and bugs. On his book shelf right now, he has a barbie and cinderella book.
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What kind of childrens books do you buy your child?
TEDxOttawa – Mark Blevis – 12/06/09
“Our Future Depends on Childrens Books.
Much of what we become is shaped by the ideas were exposed to and the relationships of which were a part. There stronger those foundations are from childhood, the better equipped we are to understand the people with whom we interact and the world around us. Childrens books are the tools that help us open the door to a childs natural curiosity, creativity and desire to connect, and are one of our strongest hopes for a great future. Mark will give us a taste of childhood creativity.
About TEDx, x=independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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Neil Gaiman: On Being a Children’s Book Author & Sandman
Leaps and Bounds, Fits and Starts: The Evolution of a Childrens Book Writer
Thursday, April 30, 2009: 6:308 p.m.
Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, NYC
Presented by PENs Childrens Book Committee and Scholastic
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clip from black books episode elephants and hensHow much should I chage for childrens books Illustrations?
My portfolio has been selected for a childrens book Illustration job, one time gig. Problem is, I dont know what to charge! They want to know what I need per illustration.
Anyone have any experiance with this
It is almost always Time and material You have to figure what your time is worth per hour and then also what the cost of materials are added in to it. Example = Lets say you feel your time is worth fifty dollars an hour and you work on a single
picture and it takes you 3 hours then it would be $150.00 plus your material cost paint ,paper etc.If you feel you are worth more then charge more If you feel is is not worth more then charge less.
The final cost is all up to you .
But remember this as an artist, don’t ever under sell your self, you can always come down in price but you can’t come up in price once you have made that commitment. Good luck with the book
Writing Children’s Books: How to Think Like a Kid
From http://cbiclubhouse.com – a simple, great technique to understand what today’s kids and teens want to read about. A must view for anyone who desires to write children’s books.
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Children’s Book on San Francisco -Free Kids Video Book- Becka and the Big Bubble
http://www.bbbubble.com/books.html FREE VIDEO ANIMATION of the award winning rhyming childrens picture book series “Becka and the Big Bubble” Learn about San Francisco and get 20% off Becka Books too. Flippity-Free!
Note: In each book Becka travels to a new land, learning culture, geography, travel, and the fun of a rhyming adventure.
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iStoryTime Kids Book- Binky the Pink Elephant
Welcome to iStoryTime, a library of narrated childrens books for the iPhone™
iStoryTime brings the joy of a kids’s book to the convenience of your iPhone or iPod® touch. iStoryTime books are illustrated and narrated, so your child can enjoy the book even when youre busy. Best of all, the app is drop-dead simple to use because its actually designed for kids 2-years and up.
Pages can be turned automatically or manually depending on the age and preference of the user. And you can choose the style of narration — an adult voice, child voice or none at all.
Waiting for dinner to come at a restaurant? Long airplane or train trip? Need ten more minutes to finish the grocery shopping? Hand your kid iStoryTime and let us read to them. With iStoryTime youll always have a great book on hand to entertain and educate the kids, rather than resorting to movies or video games.
FEATURES:
– Automatic navigation and narration make it incredibly simple to use
– Narration options: Kids voice, adult voice or silent for self reading
– Automatic or manual page turn
– Onscreen text helps beginning readers make associations between the words they hear and see
ABOUT THIS STORY
Binky the Pink Elephant Binky is the story of an elephant whose journey teaches her that being different can also be admirable.
Written by Sonowa Jackson. Illustrated by Jaclyn Mednicov. Narrated by Jen Muench and Laci Kay.
CHECK OUT THE LIBRARY OF ISTORYTIME BOOKS (sold separately):
– Shoe-per Duper Shoes Written by Woody Sears. Illustrated by Zach Sather.
– The Wiener Dog Magnet Written and illustrated by Hayes Roberts
– The Brave Monkey Pirate Written and illustrated by Hayes Roberts
– Lots more titles to come… keep your ‘i’ on iStoryTime, we’re just getting started.
We hope you and your child enjoy iStoryTime books. We’d love to hear your feedback, comments or suggestions, please email us at info@istorytimeapp.com
http://www.istorytimeapp.com
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Can a teacher use an audiopodcast and post read alouds of childrens books on I-Tunes. (Teacher’s Voice)?
I want to have my studnets read childrens books aloud for students who need books on tape. The read alouds could be downloaded onto their I-pods and listened to in the car and on I-Pods.
Yes, you can do that. One of my old teachers used podcasts to record things they went over in class. I’m not sure about the legal issues though. Since the books are copyrighted and all that, there might be some issues. You should probably research that.
Can anyone help me become an author? I wrote a childrens book 2 poetry books and a celebrity diary type book?
I tried to get an agent but they are so hard to get so if anyone is involved in a publishing company or is a literaray agent or can help me in the right dirrection to becoming an author and cut through the red tape Id appreciate it. Can anyone help me to become an author?
Join something like this writer circle http://www.mywriterscircle.com/ you’ll be in touch with loads of people who’ll be glad to offer advice and will critique parts of your work.
You’ll become part of the writing community and ‘feel’ as if you ARE a writer.
I’ve been a member for a while, and have always found it useful. They’re a friendly bunch – give it a whiz.
Keep on trying
Anthony James Barnett – author of WITHOUT REPROACH