Children's Books
Just as most of us hear a song in our head, we also have a book or story to tell. The story is generally our journey, from our perspective as the observer experiencing in this reality.
Thrust into the world of creativity these days, I have been reading women who are writing children's books that teach lessons. As with animated film, the story must show how one overcomes obstacles. You have to heal the wounded child before you can get to the most popular selling books, which you know are self-help. The second most popular book sales are Children's Books. My local Barnes and Nobles has an entire floor of Children's Books.
Often the books are an ongoing series with one character that has many learning lessons.
Reality is constantly thrown at children with TV, video games, DVD's, etc. - but books will always be part of what they need to learn and grown. They are very important. By a child a book today. Read it with them.
The new generation of evolving children's literature goes to books that provide tactile stimulation, pop-up venues, sounds, and an endless way of providing children with knowledge in ways that are entertaining.
Books open doors.
Though the youngest child may be fixated on moving objects, a book placed in front of them will hold their attention and stimulate areas of the brain linked to pattern development and early recognition of letters and characters.
Unless learning challenged, young children will view, process, and remember.
They like to turn pages.
They like to pretend they can read.
The more you help a child, the faster they go, but remember to never push a child or compare him/her to others. As an adult moving through the evolution of consciousness, you know that one can only comprehend when ready.
I was amazed to discover that my grandson, Dylan at age 5 was able to read fluently, but most importantly with comprehension, which goes beyond photographic memory, a must in today's world and what gets you through school. Dylan is now 6, is the sweetest child, a top student and athlete, and ... Whoa ... I guess I sound like the proud grandma, but he does blow me away. It all began in the Great Pyramid 12/12/00 ...
Getting back to writing and children's books, if there is an idea in your head, or the wounded child in you cries out to tell its story, check out the way children's books are laid out, create a character and begin to write. You might be surprised what comes through. Amazon might be a good place to start, or your local book store. Another idea is to ask a child to help you.
You could also try it now as you sit there. Open your mind, see a character, open a Word Document, create a first draft. You might want to put a bit of magic in your story.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF ALL FILES
CRYSTALINKS MAILING LIST, NEWSLETTER, UPDATES