Thursday, 24 December 2020

Book Review: "Scooper and Dumper" by Lindsay Ward


⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5

It's a good book, just doesn't meet the industry standard for picture books, so I'm guessing it was self-published. 

 

The illustrations are adorable and the reason I'm not knocking off a second star.

 

3 year olds also have a much smaller understanding of the English language than 7 year olds... I'm thinking that it was given such a huge age range is that the illustrations are suitable for the younger aged listener and some of the words stretch the 7 year olds. I'm qualified to work with children as well as writing for them, so I know what I'm on about ;-)

 

Overall a good book, just could have done with the input of crit group and editor of children's picture books before being published is all.

News on Christmas Eve 2020

There won't be any news tomorrow to give everyone a day off, but hopefully back again on Boxing Day (26th December) for a few days, then there won't be any news at the start of January because of JanNo but as soon as that's finished, it'll be back to the daily news again!  Amanda hopes you all have the best Christmas possible and she'll see you all again at the weekend.  Look after each other and stay safe.


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HarperCollins Children's Books takes two from Skinner
Banburyshire couple's children's Christmas book reaches top spot on the Amazon chart
Everything With Words acquires new series from Lambert
Inside the mind, life, and friendships that created ‘Harriet the Spy’ | Book review
Building firms donate books to schools
This children’s library in Hyderabad almost closed down during the pandemic. What revived it?
How a year of publishing protests rocked the industry

 

Amanda hopes you have a good, safe and healthy Christmas and she'll start sending more news again at the weekend.

As of right now...

...there's a new item in my members shop.


It's 18 months later than I thought, but it's there now and available for my members as soon as they've paid the £2 to access it and I've emailed them with the details to log in with!


Merry Christmas and thank you for your patience and support with it!


Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Apparently...

...the new members only webpage is sorted now and just needs to be uploaded and tested then I can put it in the shop for my members to buy access to.  Now would be a good time to become a member so that you can access this page and numerous other member exclusives.

 

This new page will help you with planning your writing and getting to know your characters before you start writing as well as when you're actually in the throes of your manuscript writing.

 


Today's news - 23rd December 2020

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Cripes! Enid Blyton has gone digital - is there no escape from the Famous Five?
This classic has been named the nation's most-loved children's book
INTERVIEW: Award-Winning Children’s Author, Stephanie Sorkin, Talks About Her 4th Book "Am I A Unicorn?" And The Lesson She Hopes To Share With Children
After 60 years, children’s book by historic Black author Ruth Cobb Brice is here
Magic Trick: Art, Reality, and Books To Treasure
A Roundup of 2020's Best Book Lists for Children and Teens
Aberdeenshire children to receive colourful books
16 Books About Rosa Parks to Add to Your Child's Bookshelf
Poppy's posthumous children's book raises £3,000 for charities
Richard Osman becomes first debut author to land Christmas No 1 -
Battersea Power Station donates £30,000 worth of books, toy and vouchers to local schools
Picture Books Help Introduce Truth and Empathy to Children