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Even More Books for Children Between the Ages of Nine and Twelve

March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Even More Books for Children Between the Ages of Nine and Twelve

When your children are between the ages of nine and twelve, their imaginations are running wild and they are looking for a variety of new stories that they can read and experience. You should be striving to fill your home with top books from award winning authors. The following is just a brief list of some of the top books that are recommended for this age group, and so you should strive to keep these books and similar titles in the home at all times. Read to your children, and allow them to read to you. Reading is a beautiful thing that you should explore with your children.

- “The Phantom Tollbooth,” which was written by an author named Norton Juster.
- “Tuck Everlasting,” which was written by an author named Natalie Babbitt.
- “Anne of Green Gables,” which was written by an author named Lucy Maud Montgomery.
- “The Great Gilly Hopkins,” which was written by an author named Katherine Paterson.
- “Little House books,” which was written by an author named Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- “Sideways Stories from Wayside School,” which was written by an author named Louis Sachar.
- “Harriet the Spy,” which was written by an author named Louise Fitzhugh.
- “A Light in the Attic,” which was written by an author named Shel Silverstein.
- “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” which was written by an author named Richard Atwater.
- “My Father’s Dragon,” which was written by an author named Ruth Stiles Gannett.
- “Stuart Little,” which was written by an author named E.B. White.
- “Walk Two Moons,” which was written by an author named Sharon Creech.
- “The Witch of Blackbird Pond,” which was written by an author named Elizabeth George Speare.
- “The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963,” which was written by an author named Christopher Paul Curtis.

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More Books for Children Between the Ages of Nine and Twelve

March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment

More Books for Children Between the Ages of Nine and Twelve

If you have children aged between 9 and 12, then you are probably well aware of how important reading is during these years. One of the best things that you can do during this period of time is to help your child read by providing them with a wide variety of books and stories to read. The following is a list of some of the award-winning and highly popular books that are specifically geared toward this age group. If you want to help your child develop a serious hunger for reading, then make sure that these books are a part of your child’s reading library.

- “The Giver,” which was written by an author named Lois Lowry.
- “James and the Giant Peach: A Children’s Story,” which was written by an author named Roald Dahl.
- “Little House in the Big Woods,” which was written by an author named Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,” which was written by an author named Mildred D. Taylor.
- “Stone Fox,” which was written by an author named John Reynolds Gardiner.
- “Number the Stars,” which was written by an author named Lois Lowry.
- “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh,” which was written by an author named Robert C. O’Brien.
- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which was written by an author named Barbara Robinson.
- “Matilda,” which was written by an author named Roald Dahl.
- “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” which was written by an author named Judy Blume.
- “Ramona Quimby, Age 8,” which was written by an author named Beverly Cleary.
- “The Trumpet of the Swan,” which was written by an author named E. B. White.
- “The Chronicles of Narnia,” which was written by an author named C. S. Lewis.

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More Books for Children Aged Between Four and Eight

February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cover of "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"

Cover of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

More Books for Children Aged Between Four and Eight

Your children are growing quickly between the ages of four and eight, and one of the biggest parts of their development during this time is that they are learning how to read. It is important that you supply your children with a wide variety of different books and things to read during this time so that they can grow and learn as much as possible during this period of time. The following is just a small sampling of some of the best books out there for children that fall into this age group. All of these books should be in your home.

- “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which was written by an author named Dr. Seuss.
- “Basil of Baker Street,” which was written by an author named Eve Titus.
- “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” which was written by an author named Jon Scieszka.
- “Horton Hatches the Egg,” which was written by an author named Dr. Seuss.
- “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” which was written by an author named John Archambault.
- “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” which was written by an author named Beatrix Potter.
- “The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh,” which was written by an author named A. A. Milne.
- “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble,” which was written by an author named William Steig.
- “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” which was written by an author named Laura Joffe Numeroff.
- “The Napping House,” which was written by an author named Audrey Wood.
- “The Lorax,” which was written by an author named Dr. Seuss.
- “Are You My Mother?,” which was written by an author named Philip D. Eastman.
- “Amazing Grace,” which was written by an author named Mary Hoffman.
- “Math Curse,” which was written by an author named Jon Scieszka.
- “Jumanji,” which was written by an author named Chris Van Allsburg.

Pick up one of these books today and get your child reading and enjoying it.

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Tips for Creating a Great Children’s Storybook

February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Tips for Creating a Great Children’s Storybook

Everyone believes that they can write a children’s book. There is a common misconception that children’s books are just books filled with lovely little stories that have pretty pictures. However, there is a look that goes into creating and publishing the perfect children’s book. Here is a look at what some of the publisher’s recommend to put in children’s books to make them children friendly.

Pictures. Pictures help move the story along and help children visualize what is happening. While books are supposed to help build children’s imaginations they also need to help guide that child’s imagination along. Pictures do just that.

Larger Type. Children are more attracted to books that have larger font sizes than those with small print. You are better off writing a 300 page book with large print than a small 145 page book with tiny print.

Compelling Story. You need to make sure that the story is compelling and appealing to children. A story about World War II will probably not encourage children to read but a story about toys that come to life and experience WWII will get the points across and appeal to children.

Likeable Characters. Characters are just like people. Some children will like them some won’t. However, you will have to create characters that are appealing to the largest audience. If you are writing try to create a story with a child that is close in age to your audience. The children will love the story and feel a closer bond to the characters. This will make them want to read.

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Recipe for Writing a Children’s Story

December 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Writing a children’s book or story can be a simple way to share yours or your child’s life. It is a great way to share reading and writing with your kids, parents and the world. Sharing what you find is the meaning in your life is the key. Here is a simple outline and discussion of writing your own story for children.

First of all you need a topic or main focus of your story. This idea that holds the story together can be a lesson, an aspiration, a goal, something that makes life meaningful to you or just something of interest. The simplest topics and most exciting are those that arise all by themselves in your life and don’t even require you to search for them. An example may be a friendship you see develop between two animals in your backyard. Really you can simply use anything that has meaning or interest for you.

Once you have your topic, an event that happened recently in your life it is time to make a list of a few key ingredients for your story. In list format, write down the setting, the characters, and a short description of each. next in list form, like a procedure portion of a recipe, write down the step by step outline of the story.

Now as you write the pages of the story use the outlines you have created. First introduce your characters within the setting in the first few pages. Each page limited to a couple of sentences. Once introduced, tell the story of how the characters interact. After describing the event, end with a clear resolution that describes what to take from the story. State the last part clearly and plainly. You also don’t need to be a great artist to illustrate or bring images to the story. Use photos or stick figures. Story writing can be simple.

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Get that novel published

November 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Are you a big fan of novels which inspired you to take up writing and write a novel of your own. If this novel is the handy work of a lifetime of imagination and inspiration, then chances are that it may be really good. Some publisher might be currently looking for a fresh writer like you because people get tired reading novels from the same author and are looking for a fresh and thrilling new change.

So if you haven’t yet put those imaginations to paper, now is the time. Get your novel written, focus on the idea here and make it original. Show that you have the making of a great author i.e. discipline, stamina and skills. Make sure you target a specific audience, if it is children’s book that you are writing, and then focus on what children like. In a novel find the category and genre that your novel is going to belong to. To find a publisher who might be interested, do some research on who has published the books of your kind the most? Also check if that published gives chances to young and inexperienced writers. If you are good, then a break is all you need to get started to on your journey to the top. To know about publishers get on to the writer’s market on the internet where all the writers and publishers are listed. You can also find information like the rated that a particular publisher set for his novels. The paper on which you write your manuscript is makes a lot of difference. Publishers are very particular about the kind paper on which they like to read on. Hence use a high quality bond paper and take good care about your presentation. If all is done, then just mail your manuscript and wait with crossed finger for that one call or email. All the best.

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