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Today is a get business done kind of day, so in lieu of a Self-Editing Tip, I’m going to post responses I’ve gathered from children I’ve worked with over the years on the topic of books.
Randy, 5
What is your favorite book?
“I have one, but I don’t know it…”
Leah, 4
What is your favorite book?
“Princess Fairy Tale Land.” (Side note: Who knows if that’s the real title)
Why?
“It has a lot of movies with it, and it’s funny.”
Why is it funny to you?
“It has lots of funny words.”
Mackenzie, 4
What is your favorite book?
“’Gigi’—It’s about Gigi, and if Gigi touches something bad an alarm comes on and guards come and put her in a pink tower.”
Why is it your favorite?
“Because I tried it and I liked it!”
Shane, 4
What is your favorite book?
“Lightning McQueen.”
Why?
“It has fast cars, and it’s funny.”
What makes it funny?
“They say funny things. The cars can talk.”
William, 5
What is your favorite book?
“ABC Trains.”
Why?
“Train tracks go under a house, and it’s funny.”
Why is it funny?
“They hit each other. They make butt jokes.”
Leah, 5
What is your favorite book?
“Princess Story Book.”
Why?
“Princesses are so beautiful.”
Is it a funny book?
“No, it’s a beautiful book.”
As you can see, the majority of Pre-K and kindergarteners choose their favorite books based on humor and appearance. So, if you’re a children’s writer, maybe some of this input from children can help you out. I’m aware that most of their answers are the same, but that’s what’s golden about it. It points you in a very specific direction. I don’t write children’s literature, but I’ve always wanted to. I collected these short interviews out of pure curiosity in the event that one day I finish the children’s stories I’ve started. We’ll see. I hope it’s handy for you.
Have a great Thursday! Be on the lookout for another Self-Editing Tip tomorrow.
–Amanda Marsico
Editor, Proofreader, Red Ink Enthusiast
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