Ultimate Gross Out Book for Kids
Sometimes the best way to relate to your kids is simply to get gross – and if it takes a bedtime story to do it, hey, at least they’re learning.
And thank goodness for reprints because Candlewick has re-released the must-have book for getting down on their level. Warning, you may itch uncontrollably after reading this one.
What’s Eating You was re-released over the summer – excuse us for missing it – but it’s worth a look for families with kids ages 4 and up. A matter-of-fact (and often funny) look at the creepy crawlies that are a fact of this world, it’s gross, but an intelligent way to look at bugs that might end up quelling some fears. Or at least making them the cool kid on the playground come recess time.
Going beyond the parasites that live on you and me to those that make a difference in the animal kingdom, Nicola Davies’ book is a good pick for winter time, when the worst of the creepy crawlies are too cold to make you itch.
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Hi,
I am an author trying to break into the children book field. I say break into because it sure doesn’t seem they want to let you in without knowing someone or having to pay a hefty price to one of those self publishing companies. My previous experience was with a self publishing outfit and I had my book published and is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and others but my 22 page book will cost you around $22.00. Thats a buck a page… I can’t in good conscience expect any parent to pay those ridiculous prices. They want the author to buy a truck load of their own book at a discount and market and sell themselves. One promotion was for only 99 cents. I immediatly picked up the phone to order since I really wanted to get noticed but they wanted $9.00 for shipping and handeling which meant I would still have to charge more than any parent should have to pay to read to their child.
I’m not going to mention the company or my book since I’m stuck under contract . Luckily I had a EUREKA moment. After I get my book copywrited I am going to build a website that parents can visit, download and print my next book for FREE. You will also be able to pay what ever you think the book is worth. You don’t like it, keep it but don’t pay for it. There will also be a comment box for critique. Your feedback on this idea would be greatly appreciated. If you like, please email me. ruffraun@mail.com
Unfortunately, I need to go this route only because I did contact eight notable publishers and sent them a sample but it’s obvious newcomers have very little if any chance at all. Only one replied with a pleasant not interested at this time and one even replied, if they didn’t meet you at one of their gatherings, don’t bother. I also discovered all of the other self publishing companies want around $2000 for their services but can’t get my 38 page book below $18.00. It is a picture book named >CottonTop and the Mysterious Shadows< and I refuse to expect anyone to pay those prices Who would? Hope to launch website and book by September 15, 2012.
Thanks for reading and………………………………………………………..Have a GREAT DAY