Before you write your idea for a kid's book, you need to understand these 3 things. This free children's book template outlines everything you need to get started.
Following the Rule of Three in Picture Book writing, lets help Frank get a cookie. He will attempt three times and get his cookie on the fourth attempt.
Our guest today is a 30 Days or Less alumna and the author of a charming children's book. As you can imagine, writing a book for children is no easy feat, especially for a first timer. Carrie agreed to tell us about the process that took her from a simple idea she had while working
The goal for picture book authors is to create characters that kids love and will want to read over again. Use this character worksheet to create your own!
Do you need to know how to write a children's book? Here is a simple guide on writing for kids that will help you set your story up for success and lead you to publishing.
Get Part 2 of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment from art agent Lilla Rogers and learn how you can build a successful career in children's book illustration.
Discover the joy of children's book illustration with our easy-to-follow guide. Start your journey to creating visual stories that inspire and delight.
As a parent you know there are no lift the flap books that are totally indestructible. However, there are some that are a lot more sturdy. Check out this list of sturdiest lift the flap books here!
A genius way to entertain kids on flights.
You know about selfies, but do you know about sHelfies? Shelfies are photos of your bookshelves, with or without you, OR photos of you reading a book.
This adorable Chinese series that teaches numerous common animal names and location words in Chinese! These books are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
In a world where online search engines prevail, I still feel that it is important, perhaps more than ever, to teach our children that books hold a wealth of knowledge. Sure, search engines can answer your question in seconds and books take time to rifle through, but books still have so much to offer. (Besides,...Read More »
50 Children's Books that teach Black History to read during black history month with kids of all ages and backgrounds about famous and unsung heroes.
“First time drawing this pair in a while. Work, and a woodworker, took over for a bit 🙂 Drawn with Procreate 5 on the old iPad Pro. #childrensbooks”
Sometimes a picture book comes along that we want for ourselves, too. That's the brand new The Cutest Thing Ever, by Amy Ignatow and Hsinping Pan.
Многие любят книги с иллюстрациями Л.Рыбченковой. Предлагаю вашему вниманию одну из них. О поэте Грицько Филипповиче Бойко можно прочитать здесь . В сообществе недавно показывали его книгу Мальчик Ох .
Discover the joy of writing for children with this easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide to writing your first children's book.
Make your own DIY paper bag book with this easy paper bag craft. Best of all are the pockets in this DIY book for stashing treasures!
Use these free printable Parts of a Book Poster & Worksheet to teach your pre-readers about book awareness and concepts of print.
How to write a children's book—everything you need to know! Thinking of writing a children's storybook? As an independent publisher, I often get calls from men and women who have either written a kids' story or have one in mind they want to write. This article will focus primarily on how to write a children's
A children's book cover has to have its playful appeal for consumers to buy.Here are some of the cutest children's book cover designs to benchmark!...
The 10 most delightful literary and visual treats for young readers and their creatively sophisticated parents this year.
Whether your little one is a new reader or into their own chapter books, starting your own book club for kids is easy with these tips and tricks!
You'll love these new fall picture books from Candlewick Press, including a beautiful sequel to "Guess How Much I Love You".
Post by Jenny Thomas from Smallprint Make reading an essential part of your children’s lives is one of the best gifts you can give them. Books are one of my favorite ways to foster imagination in children. Reading quality books sparks the creativity, enriches the vocabulary and can throw open a window to the world. Books […]
We're drowning in kid artwork in our house, so I created a beautifully bound kids artwork book to turn all those loose papers into a keepsake.
Inside: You can publish a children's book. You can do it this year! Let's get started with three different paths forward. Shortly after publishing Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind I started getting messages that were worded much more eloquently but essentially boiled down to this: But, like, how? It's a great question! And a question
T oday's post is all about building a portfolio, and it's a timely one for me. Even though I've had a working portfolio for over a decade, I'm in the middle of a career shift so I'm currently doing all the things I'm sharing with you today - planning, building, editing and soon, presenting. Whether
The beginning of the school year is a great time to do an all about me project. This All About Me Printable Book Templates will make it easy peasy, with many page templates to choose from
Made bedtime extra special with these tried and true, Classic Books Every Child Should Read! Which one was your childhood favorite?
Looking for the best children's picture books from 2020? I've rounded up some of my very favorite kids picture books published in 2020.
Discover the joy of children's book illustration with our easy-to-follow guide. Start your journey to creating visual stories that inspire and delight.
Start an interactive journal for kids as a fun family project this year!
Book reports don't need to be painfully boring. In fact, they can be a ton of fun! Here are 10 creative book report ideas to use in your classroom.
"Reading this while growing up helped me answer some really difficult questions I was grappling with."
Looking for a good book to read? Here are what we think are the Top 10 Best Books about trees and nature! - Bios Urn Blog
Inside: You can publish a children's book. You can do it this year! Let's get started with three different paths forward. Shortly after publishing Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind I started getting messages that were worded much more eloquently but essentially boiled down to this: But, like, how? It's a great question! And a question
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson is a picture book inspired by Beatrix Potter and follows familiar characters in a Christmastime adventure.
One of my favorite things about winter is how bright and clear the stars shine. Orion is easy to spot, guarding the night sky and pointing the way to the the winter constellations. Thankfully, my b…
This little DIY emotions flip book is a fun way to help children learn about and understand the varying emotions that people feel.
