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  • - An Ancient Tale (30th Anniversary Edition)
    by Aaron Shepard
    £14.49 - 26.99

  • by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - A Feathered Fairy Tale
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children's Storybook Featuring a Lovely Russian Legend
    by Aaron Shepard & Skyhook Coloring
    £14.49 - 22.49

  • by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - A Saint Nicholas Tale, with Bonus Cookie Recipe and Pattern for St. Nicholas Christmas Cookies (25th Anniversary Edition)
    by Aaron Shepard
    £14.49 - 26.99

  • - Classic Carousels of San Francisco
    by Aaron Shepard
    £26.99

  • - A Japanese Legend, Retold from the Story of Hoichi and Based on The Tale of the Heike
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Medieval Legend, Retold from Wagner's Lohengrin
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Superhero Tale of China, Retold from The Journey to the West
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Superhero Tale of Africa, Retold from the Mwindo Epic
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Northern Tale of Magic, Retold from the Kalevala
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Celtic Tale of Magic, Retold from The Mabinogion
    by Aaron Shepard
    £10.49 - 18.49

  • - A Guide to Exemplary Behavior, or Rules of Life and Love for Men Who Care
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - More of an Author's Inside Tips on the Art and Business of Writing Children's Books and Publishing Them
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49

  • - A Saint Nicholas Tale, with Bonus Cookie Recipe and Pattern for St. Nicholas Christmas Cookies (15th Anniversary Edition)
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - Resources for Reader's Theater (or Readers Theatre), With Tips, Scripts, and Worksheets, or How to Use Simple Children's Plays to Build Reading Fluency and Love of Literature
    by Aaron Shepard
    £13.49

  • - Children's Plays for Reader's Theater (or Readers Theatre), With 15 Scripts from 15 Authors, Including Louis Sachar, Nancy Farmer, Russell Hoban, Wanda Gag, and Roald Dahl
    by Aaron Shepard
    £16.99

  • - Children's Plays for Reader's Theater (or Readers Theatre), With 16 Scripts from World Folk and Fairy Tales and Legends, Including Asian, African, and Native American
    by Aaron Shepard
    £16.99

  • - Favorite Folk Tales of Southeast Asia
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49 - 22.49

  • - A True Story of World War 1
    by Aaron Shepard
    £12.49

  • - A Russian Legend
    by Aaron Shepard
    £14.49 - 20.99

  • - An Author's Inside Tips on Writing Children's Books and Publishing Them, or How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Book for Kids
    by Aaron Shepard
    £11.49

    Writing books for children is both art and business. If you dream of becoming a children's author -- or even if you're well on your way -- this handbook can help you in writing sellable stories, getting them published, and promoting your books. Topics include common myths about children's writing, children's book categories, elements of successful stories, manuscript format, submission strategies, contract negotiation, the publishing process, career building, and children's writer resources. Also included are specialized subjects such as querying for multiple manuscripts, promoting a first book, and self publishing. Read "The Business of Writing for Children" to learn the secrets you might spend years discovering for yourself. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the author of "The Legend of Lightning Larry," "The Baker's Dozen," and sixteen more picture books and early readers, along with several chapter books for middle grades, extensive resources for storytelling and reader's theater, and a graphic novel. His publishers have included Atheneum, Scribners, Clarion, Lothrop, Dial, and HarperCollins, as well as Cricket and Australia's School Magazine. Aaron's work has been honored by the American Library Association, the National Council for the Social Studies, the American Folklore Society, The New York Public Library, and the Bank Street College of Education. He has been a judge for the Golden Kite Awards of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// "BRAVO! I thought it had pretty much all been said, but I was wrong. All the nuts and bolts are here as well as rules that bear repeating, PLUS insights not usually found in how-to books. Clearly and concisely written, this is an invaluable resource for both beginning and more accomplished writers." -- Susan Pearson, Editor-in-Chief, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books "Aaron Shepard has written one of the most comprehensive guides available to anyone wishing to enter the competitive field of children's books. It's all here, from initial idea to successful sale, and then beyond to the essentials of contracts, promotion, and the ABCs of building a successful career. If you're starting out, start out here." -- Stephen Mooser, children's author "Here's clearly-written, no-nonsense help for children's writers by a craftsman. Every fledgling author should own this book." -- Stephen Fraser, Executive Editor, Aladdin Paperbacks "Aaron Shepard's The Business of Writing for Children is a wonderful resource. His experience-based insights into the art and business of children's writing will save beginning writers years of wasted effort -- and help published writers achieve long-term success." -- Kathleen Duey, children's author "The Business of Writing for Children is a one-stop shopping center, a complete how-to-do-it guide for the writer who wants a jump-start on looking professional even though he/she may be turning out a first book. Editors will love you if you do it Shepard's way." -- Audrey Baird, Editor, Once Upon A Time "I carry around a file folder of materials which I share with unpublished writers and illustrators. This book is so comprehensive, I plan to replace my file folder with it. Whether you are a novice or a professional, The Business of Writing for Children needs to be in your library. DON'T write a book without it!" -- Leslie Tryon, children's author/illustrator &

  • by Aaron Shepard
    £7.99

    Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.

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