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About Ann Whitford Paul
ANN WHITFORD PAUL graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University School of Social Work. She became inspired to write picture books after years of bedtime reading to her four children. Now she gets story ideas from her seven grandchildren. She's published over 25 award-winning picture books, (rhymed and prose-fiction and nonfiction) poetry, early readers, and a book for adults about how to write picture books. When she isn't writing, she loves listening to her cat purr, watching spiders spin their webs, and following snails' trails.
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Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative.
Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find:
• Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more
• Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing
• Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts
• Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform
• All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout
• New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing
Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This delightful story, the follow-up to If Animals Kissed Good Night, imagines how animals would say “I love you!"
If animals said “I love you” like we do...how would they say it? Ostrich would boom it with wings spread wide. Impala would speak with a leapity-leap. Gorilla would add a loud chest, slap-slap. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would show love in a unique way.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This sweet story describes what animals might do in the classroom!
If animals went to school...what would they do? Beaver would practice counting with sticks. Goat would snack on the storybooks. And at recess, Goose would glide down Giraffe’s neck slide! Across the animal kingdom, every creature would learn, play, and make new friends.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This adorable story by Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker imagines how animals would show kindness!
If animals tried to be kind. . .what would they do? Porcupine would knit Giraffe a long scarf. Squirrel would help Dog diggity-dig for a bone. And Bear would surprise Snake with a honey cake. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be kind in their own special way.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, and If Animals Went to School!
What if animals did what YOU do? This bestselling story imagines how animals might show their gratitude!
If animals gave thanks . . .what would they do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together.
This is another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, perfect for Thanksgiving and the fall season.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This charming story describes how animals might celebrate the holidays!
If animals celebrated Christmas...how would they do it? Tortoise would hiss a holiday wish, Crane would croon joyful carols, and Mama and Papa Buffalo would kiss beneath the mistletoe. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would deck the halls for this magical season.
From the author of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series, an adorable picture book about a little lemur with a big loving family!
Who loves Little Lemur?
Mama snuggles him near the tamarind tree.
Papa feeds him a nighttime snack.
Brother and cousins chase and play with him.
All day long, no matter what happens,
Little Lemur is surrounded by love!
'Twas the Late Night of Christmas and all through the house
The perfect gift for families overwhelmed by the crazy-making business of Christmas!