It would be more for early gradeschool kids.
The theme is kind of like "zen for the future", and I don't personally want to have illustrations, but some people have recommended it.
2007-05-23 06:10:37 · 8 answers · asked by The-School.org 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
ok, i wanted to add that i didn't want illustrations becuase the book is more designed for adults to read to their kids rather than the kids actually picking up and flipping through themselves. some of the words are a bit "out of their league" so it encourages the adults to explain these situation and new words to the kids while both parties are present. so it's not like a Dr Seuss, kiddy thingy with funny words and stories. it's lessons that the assist the adult in showing kids right and wrong.
2007-05-23 06:40:49 · update #1
Early gradeschool kids are hardly likely to have an interest in "zen for the future" poetry. I can only see extremely pretentious parents purchasing such a book, and I imagine they don't care whether or not their child is entertained by illustrations.
If you want the kids to be happy, throw in some pictures.
2007-05-23 06:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Carol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pictures are a huge part of children's books. I would definitely recommend all books to have pictures if they are for children 8 years old and under (around 3rd grade). If you are not good at illustrations, you can try to find someone to do them for you. In many books, the illustrator and author are two different people.
2007-05-23 13:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by The Not-Know It All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means, have illustrations. Illustrations are part of the magic of books. They also make kids who don't know how to read, want to read because they want to know what is the "story" behind the pictures.
Most publishing houses want to choose their own illustrators by the way.
If you hired an artist to come up with a few concepts for illustrations---you would probably end up liking them and wish for them to be included in the book. Give it a try.
Good luck with your book.
2007-05-23 13:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a little kid, I wasn't interested in the book being read to me unless there was even the tiniest picture in it. I'm not saying have huge, complex pictures, but sometimes the simplest pictures are intriguing for kids. Not to mention it would definitely add something to the book.
2007-05-23 13:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illustrations in children's books are of the utmost importance. The pictures are what focuses their attention and captivates them.
2007-05-23 13:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that it is extremely important to include illustrations in all children's books. It is important in the developmental process.
2007-05-23 13:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this age, I think illustrations are crucial. Otherwise, the kids might not be interested.
2007-05-23 13:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very as they read or are read to the words, the pictures come to life for them.
2007-05-23 13:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋