Children Making Their Own Books
Thursday, June 6, 2002
Many dads may wonder how children can write their own books, when even very few adults write books. There are several ways to make this task easy. The first trick is to use books that dads have already read to the children and to use these books as models. They are not selling these books; they are just for their own use. Therefore, there are no copyright worries.
Starting from other books
There are several different ways for children to start with other books and create their own books:
• The words in the new child-create book are exactly the same, but the children add their own illustrations.
• Children change the characters in the book by substituting their own names and the names of other people, fellow animals and places in their lives. For example, in the story Hazel’s Puppy, children can substitute their own name instead of Hazel.
• The format is the same, but the topic is different. For example, the children use the format found in a series of books about classes children take and use that format to write a book about a class that they are taking. Thus, instead of My Violin Class, children write My Gymnastics Class or My Calligraphy Class. Or, even easier would be if children are taking a class just like one in the series, children can change that book to tell about their specific class. For instance, children who go to piano class can rewrite My Piano Class to show what happens in their class.
• Children can write a new section for a book they already know. For instance, Kayla & the Magical Tree is more than 100 pages long. Writing a new version of that book would be a very big job. However, more manageable would be to write a new chapter. In the book, Kayla is a girl who meets many strange and marvelous creatures, such as boulders with eyes and a big mouth. The children could invent a new creature and write about Kayla’s adventure with that creature.
• Similarly, children can change the ending or any other part of a book. They might change that part because they do not like it or because they want to add more to it. Children could even write a sequel. For example, Hazel’s Puppy ends when the puppy comes home to Hazel’s house. The book does not tell us about any of the adventures that the puppy and Hazel enjoy. Ah! A great chance to write a new book: The Adventures of the Puppy and Hazel.
It is not difficult for children to make their own books, with a bit of help from dads. But first, let us look at why it is a good idea for children to add to their own home libraries by creating some books of their own.
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Help answer the question about children books
children books?What ages do you think bernstein bear books would be good for? My friend is about to graduate from college and is going to be a teacher for grades 1-6….i know she likes those books so i was going to get a bunch of them for her as a graduation gift but she doesnt know what grade she is going to be teaching yet. Shes trying to get either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. I know that 6th grade is to old for them. So how old are kids before they get past the bernstein bears?
About Author
Dr. George Jacobs, Ph.D., is the author of many books (including “The Read Aloud Guide”, textbooks for teachers and students, curriculum guides, and children’s storybooks).
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June 6th, 2002 at 10:50 am
it’s almost like a photo
great painting 
June 6th, 2002 at 12:28 pm
dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph
June 6th, 2002 at 10:52 am
Here are some idea's.
i believe in unicorns – michael morpurgo
Wind In The Willows – Dont know who wrote that
Guess How Much I Love You – Sam Mcbratney
Varouis Disney Books Eg, Lion King, 101 Dalmation's and Lady and the tramp
Ketchup On Your Cornflakes – Nick Sharratt
Depends what the book is about. If the book is a active book like pulling stuff out and opening flaps then a big book is better. If the book is a story then a small book is good.
GOOD STORY LINE
A children's book usaly has a moral. You learn something at the end of the book.
This book is a GREAT example of that – Bringing down the moon – Jonathan Emmett
Hope this helped.
June 6th, 2002 at 11:02 am
There are two types of publishing: Tradition and Self-Publishing. You will first need to decide which of these methods you want to pursue. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be researched. For instance, traditional publishing can be a very long road, littered with MANY rejections. Self-publishing will guarantee you a printed copy of your book, however you will not see it in a brick-and-mortar bookstore.
http://www.lulu.com is, in my opinion, the best self-publisher around. You can set up your book on their website, for free, and they will print copies as they are purchased. They do not edit your book, so you will need to take care of that on your own. This will also NOT get your book in a traditional bookstore, although you can purchase a very affordable package that would allow sale of your book through online bookstores like Amazon.
If you are just looking to get copies for friends and family, then Lulu is an excellent choice. You do not have to make it publically available and can use it as a printer (this would keep your first publication rights, which could become a big deal later if you want to traditionally publish).
"Writer's Market", along with "The Guide to Literary Agents" are my two suggestions for diving into the traditional publishing market. I suggest looking for an agent first because they are the best step through the publishing door. You will create a submission package that matches the agents preferences (some, for instance, just want a query letter and summary in your first contact with them while others want more). Once you find an agent that is willing to represent you, they will market your book to publishers. Remember, in traditional publishing you should not be paying for anything! They get paid when you get paid!
Don't worry about people stealing your ideas, seriously. Most new writers are pretty afraid of this but it isn't something to stress about– there aren't really any completely original ideas out there anyway. The important part is that your writing feels fresh and new!
Happy writing!
June 6th, 2002 at 10:46 pm
i use photoshop
June 6th, 2002 at 7:15 pm
try asking at http://www.whatsthatbook.com or http://www.auntbook.com hopefully someone there will recognise it
June 7th, 2002 at 2:44 am
Well I strongly doubt it will be as big as dr. suess books cuz they are like legends. Anywho write the book then send it to an editor than a publisher
June 7th, 2002 at 2:36 pm
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June 8th, 2002 at 12:27 am
Awesome work Williamsshamir
Great video.
Much love Kat
June 7th, 2002 at 6:13 pm
i think we should teach them the gospel and then as adults if they choose to stray let the lord handle it and pray for them.. you cant live their life for them but what kind of a parent wouldnt want their child to go to heaven?
June 8th, 2002 at 1:26 am
A-W-E-S-O-M-E your works is very awesome! cool!!!! very good
June 8th, 2002 at 5:01 am
HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
June 8th, 2002 at 10:25 am
awesome stuff man,….ama practice hard to get to yo level!
June 8th, 2002 at 6:40 am
Usually you send a copy of the books to some publishing houses. They will review them and may decide to publish them. Here is a link to a list of some of the bigger publishing house in the US. Good luck.
June 8th, 2002 at 7:09 am
Location makes no difference. There have always been writers who lived in remote locations and were able to get their books published, even before the internet. Nowadays, it's even less of an excuse.
You start by using the language correctly. For instance, "starting a business" is the wrong usage here, unless you actually intend to set up a publishing business. If you intend to write and possibly illustrate children's books, then you just say that you want to write.
If you want to be a writer, write. Take language courses. Don't pay readers for their opinions, though there will be plenty of people who will offer this "service" to you. Go to writer's workshops. Read other works in your targetted genres, so that you know what other people are doing right…and what they're doing wrong. Read criticisms of popular works. Take writing courses.
June 8th, 2002 at 1:01 pm
You have to write it first. Start with a good idea, well developed characters; each with a back-story. The genius is in the details. It makes the story so much more believable. Once it's done, shop it around to different publishers and hope one of the editors likes it–a lot. J.K. Rowling shopped HP to many publishers before Scholastic finally picked it up. Don't worry about the money in the beginning and don't let it be your impetus to write. Write the story because you like it and you want to tell it. The rest will take care if itself.
June 8th, 2002 at 11:21 pm
wich program he is for doing this ? beside a tablet ofc
June 9th, 2002 at 2:28 pm
Can you make a living writing children's books? Yes. Is it common? No. It's very, very rare for someone to make their living solely by writing children's books.
However, you can make a career in the literary world, if you need to pay the bills. Go to school and major in literature, journalism, or communications. Look for jobs at newspapers, magazines, or publishing companies. You will get a great understanding of how "the business" works, and maybe make some good contacts along the way. In the meantime, you can continue writing and working to find an agent to represent your work.