[DebraG Posts: 54 Status: Offline WWW]

I started Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul.  The author provides an exercise at the end of each chapter so you can apply what you learned.  The exercise not only educates you in your writing, but might help you further your PB ms.  I changed one of my PB based on the results of an exercise.  I hope you find this helpful too.  I bought it used  inexpensively at half.com.  In fact, I got several books on writing through that website at a great price.  Used, but in great shape.

[Just Jodi Posts: 368 Status: Offline Children's books are hard-bound hugs! WWW]

One of my absolute favorite writing books out there! I recommend it to everyone I know!!!

Hugs, Jodi  :  :

[JFriday Posts: 556 Status: Offline]

I read that this summer. Definitely one of the best.

[KatieC Posts: 138 Status: Offline WWW]

Yes, this is one of by go-to favorites!

[DebraG Posts: 54 Status: Offline WWW]

Glad to know I am on the right track reading this one.  Thanks!

[HaroldU Posts: 744 Status: Offline WWW]

I recommend it all the time at workshops--it's an excellent book for anyone writing picture books.

I wrote a review of it on The Purple Crayon, I like it so much...

[RDR]

Wonderful resource and a favorite in my writing library.

[Tammi Posts: 1,342 Status: Offline WWW]

Ooh! One of my favorites. 

[Franzilla Posts: 1,000 Status: Offline Gah! WWW]

It is my all-time favourite. If you haven't already, you could say 'thanks' by posting a positive review on Goodreads or Amazon. That's what I try to do if I ever buy a used book and love it. After all, the author doesn't make any money from that sale.

[bj]

I've got it but haven't read it yet. Glad to hear so many good responses!

[Kimberly Lynn Posts: 63 Status: Offline]

One of my favorites too!