| Usually the term toddler is applied to one and two | | | | its nice bonding time. Although, be aware that |
| year old children. The toddler stage is very | | | | toddlers will more often than not have someone |
| important in a child's life. It is the time between | | | | reading with them, so your story will need to flow |
| infancy and childhood when a child learns and | | | | when read out loud. |
| grows in many ways. Everything that happens to | | | | Here are the 5 top tips to follow when writing |
| the toddler is meaningful. Therefore books for | | | | books for toddlers. |
| toddlers should be written with meaningful insight | | | | 1. Use language that is simple and easy to |
| into learning and enjoyment. Learn how to write | | | | understand. Some books for toddlers and young |
| books for toddlers and young children the right | | | | children will have very limited word counts. |
| way from the beginning and you'll be on your way | | | | 2. Keep the story cheerful. Toddlers are a bit too |
| to success in no time! | | | | small for to much drama, they are sensitive so |
| If your interests lye with writing stories for | | | | keep the story light hearted, fresh and fun. |
| toddlers and young children, there are a few | | | | 3. Create characters that toddlers will identify and |
| things you should know before getting started. | | | | relate to. A good idea for books designed for the |
| Toddlers go through many changes at this stage | | | | younger audience is to create a hero type |
| of life. This can give you an advantage when your | | | | character and make them a child. Children like to |
| writing for this age group. Parents and caregivers | | | | see children do well! Builds a healthy sense of self |
| are always on the lookout for that great book to | | | | esteem. |
| help their toddler with transitions. Potty training, | | | | 4. Keep to the point of the story and keep it |
| having a new baby, divorce and moving house are | | | | short. Always think about the attention span of |
| good examples of transition books for toddlers. | | | | toddlers and young children, it's very short. Try to |
| I'm sure we have all been through a transition in | | | | keep the story moving. |
| our lives and have a special way of dealing with it. | | | | 5. Always finish with a happy and satisfying |
| What about a story that could of helped you at a | | | | ending. Always finish books for toddlers and |
| certain time? Use your idea's and experiences | | | | young children in a nice way. You want to leave |
| when writing about transitions. Put a funny twist | | | | them feeling safe and secure with intention to go |
| on the story. Toddlers and young children will find | | | | back and read it again. |
| it funny, turning everyday experiences into a | | | | These 5 success tips to writing books for |
| joke, it may drive caregivers crazy for awhile but | | | | toddlers are a guideline, you should always do |
| at least you can get the job done! | | | | your research according to what your publisher is |
| Typical books for toddlers consist of simple | | | | looking for when producing books for this age |
| stories and educational themes like ABC's, colors, | | | | group. Whatever type of book you choose to |
| numbers, shapes etc. Many toddlers enjoy reading | | | | write for toddlers, don't let the age group fool |
| picture books with mum and dad and grandma | | | | you! Your story will still have to follow a process. |
| and grandpa. Especially if started at a young age, | | | | |