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tyffani_raquel wrote:
The deer are so cute XD
I think aiming for late elementary into middle would be a good idea.
This is around the time when kids are faced with the problem of acceptance and fitting in. yeah it’s very predominant in high school but that’s not the “children” you are looking t to write for. I’d be happy to read your book :)

would late elementary be too old though? it’s very true that this is often when the issues start, but that’s where my problem on deciding who to aim for starts: if the story is written like a childrens book, they won’t read it, it would be too young for them. My thought was that if they read it at a younger age, they would learn the lesson and keep it with them (sort of as an influence during an important time in development for socializing rather than a direct memory) And that’s sort of where I get confused :P

I’m happy you like the deer! She was the first character i made, and Quentin followed immediately after. They both just flowed really well. Not the third character is giving me trouble because without a name I can’t really get to know him and he’ll end up being an empty shell… I keep thinking up “M” named but they always fail me… :P

Thanks!

Mason is a cute name… or mookie. hmmm both are so adorable!

I’ll read some of my favorite old kids books… some of those really did stick with me. good idea ralph :)

babacup wrote:
Since it is going to be a picture book, I suggest you gear it towards 6-8 year olds. They are just learning to read but still like to their parents to read picture books to them. They are in school and starting to experience being around new people and having to learn to be on their own with out their parents.

this is very helpful, thank you! I know a few kids who i used to babysit who’d be that age by now… I might ask them to critique it for me :P I bet that would be an interesting experience!

The verdict is in: The bat’s name in Mason, but a younger sibling may make a guest appearance in other books who’s name will be Mookie.

Quentin might get a little sister, but her name has not been decided.