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Picture Book Settings

This entry is part 12 of 31 in the series 30 DAYS TO A STRONGER PICTURE BOOK

Book cover of Book cover via AmazonThe setting of a picture book is important because it determines much of the illustrations.

Picturebook Settings

When writing for kids, you walk a fine line between what is familiar v. exotic. Kids like the familiarity of neighborhoods, homes and schools. Yet, they also need to have their world expanded and literature is a great way to do that. Try to stretch the setting, yet keep something familiar. . .

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3 comments for “Picture Book Settings”

  1. For Home, how about “The Snowy Day”?

    Posted by Catherine | September 28, 2008, 5:31 pm
  2. [...] Else? Check Your Picture Book’s Story Arc Shakespeare Helps You Write a Better Picture Book Picture Book Settings Options for Picture Book Characters Playing With Words for Picture Books Page 32 How to Mock Up a [...]

    Posted by How to Write a Picture Book for Kids | January 20, 2009, 8:27 am
  3. [...] story all takes place in one setting. (Consider moving the story around for better illustration [...]

    Posted by How to Mock Up a Picture Book | January 20, 2009, 3:11 pm

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