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What Kids Think is Funny

This entry is part 29 of 31 in the series 30 DAYS TO A STRONGER PICTURE BOOK

If you want to write a picture book with humor, you must understand the development of humor in kids. Thanks, Tammi, for asking for something on this topic. If you have requests for a certain topic about picture books, send me an email, or put something in the comments.

Writing Funny Picture Books

Here are typical stages of children’s growth in understanding humor.

  1. 0-6 months: Laughter without Humor
    Few, if any picture books for this group include humor.
  2. 6-15 months: . . .
  3. 2-4 years: . . .
  4. 3-5 years: . . .
  5. 5-7 years: . . .
  6. 6-8 years: . . .

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  4. Effective Picture Book Subtitles
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2 comments for “What Kids Think is Funny”

  1. THis series was my kids’ favorite series. They loved this author and these books. Boynton is wonderful.

    Posted by debrennersmith | August 23, 2008, 10:36 pm
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