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RHYMING and EASY READERS make A GREAT MATCH!

1/7/2025

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The first book I can remember reading by myself was SNOW, by Roy McKie and P.D. Eastman. The book is part of the Dr. Seuss' Beginner Books series, a series that soon grew to dominate the beginning reader market. 

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A delicious twist: Combining Unexpected Topics in Rhyming Picture Books

12/10/2024

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Looking for a way to give your rhyming picture book a delicious twist? Something that will tantalize editors and appeal to a wide range of readers? Try combining unexpected topics!
A chocolate bar, a plus sign, and a jar of peanut butter

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DIGGING DEEPER INTO POETIC METER - PART 4 OF 4: ANAPESTIC METER (& Spondee, too)

11/19/2024

 
Over the past three months, I’ve introduced you to a few basic terms related to rhythm and meter in writing in verse as well as three poetic meters. If you missed them, you can follow these links.
the iamb - a two-syllable metrical foot commonly used in English poetry.
the trochee - another two-syllable metrical foot.
the dactyl - our first three-syllable metrical foot, but one that is less commonly used.
This month let’s study anapestic meter, made famous by a widely-known holiday poem. At the end of this post I'll also introduce you to the spondee, a lesser known poetic foot, too.

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PICTURE BOOKS WITH CUMULATIVE STRUCTURE AND RHYME

11/5/2024

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One important consideration when writing a picture book is what structure it will take. Author Pat Zietlow Miller listed several options in her post "Pick and Commit" on the Picture Book Builders blog:

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DIGGING DEEPER INTO POETIC METER - PART 3 OF 4: DACTYLIC METER

10/15/2024

 
Over the past two months, I’ve introduced you to a few basic terms related to rhythm and meter as well as two poetic meters. (If you missed it, you can find it following these links.) I first introduced the iamb, a two-syllable metrical foot commonly used in English poetry. Next, I reviewed another two-syllable metrical foot, the trochee. 
 
This month let’s look at a three-syllable metrical foot: dactylic meter.

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Well-worn Topic? Try a Fresh Approach!

10/4/2024

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​Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when you get a brilliant idea for a new picture book, only to do a quick internet search and discover the topic has already been covered? I have. Many times. Does this mean you should toss the idea in the waste basket? Maybe not.

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DIGGING DEEPER INTO POETIC METER - PART 2 OF 4: TROCHAIC METER

9/17/2024

 
Last month I shared a few basic terms related to rhythm and meter for writing in verse. (If you missed it, you can find it here.) We also introduced the iamb–a two-syllable metrical foot commonly used in English poetry. This month, we’ll take a closer look at another two-syllable metrical foot, the trochee. 

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rhyming picture books for election time

9/3/2024

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I can't imagine that there's a grown-up in the USA who isn't aware it's election time! But for young children, it all might be a bit bewildering. Books to the rescue!

These two picture books in rhyme are perfect read-alouds for election season.

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Digging Deeper into Poetic Meter - Part 1 of 4: Iambic Meter

8/20/2024

 
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Behold the Back matter! Where Lyrical Nonfiction Does its Heavy Lifting

8/6/2024

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The following scenario should sound familiar to nonfiction picture book writers:

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