Ironically, 4-year old (almost 5) and pre-reader kcrazorback daughter has now authored her first children’s book. Sunday evening she sat down and first illustrated the story and then added the words—very smartly drawing on the right page facing you and writing on the left. Her very patient mother spelled the words verbally, but the content is entirely daughter’s. Mom’s role as book binder was also important, having ‘stitched’ the pages together.
It is really amazing what effect the creation had on daughter’s self esteem. This kid walked 10 feet above the ground all week. Wednesday is her preschool’s regular show and tell day. She asked if she could take her book on Monday, though. Mom and I, being extremely wise (read: old) immediately replied: absolutely.
Before school Monday morning, daughter was observed reading her own book while singing aloud a new tune with the lyrics “it’s all about me” repeated over and over again. You see, she is not just the author but the basis for the lead character in a fictional story about a girl named Olivia going to space in a rocket ship. The plot of the story takes an interesting twist with the presence of duck tracks. The duck tracks, not being completely explained by the remainder of the story, lead me to believe that there will be a sequel released soon.
As I delivered child with manuscript in hand to her classroom, she held it up for Ms. Bernadine to see. Ms. Bernadine, most perceptively welcomed the young authoress into the classroom and allowed/encouraged her to read her book to the entire class at the podium during class which she did with great success. (Thank you so much, Bernadine, for recognizing what is really important during the school day.)
I’ll try to represent the book here some other time. I’ll let you know about a publication date, etc. Meanwhile, perhaps the publisher can use this author picture on the dust jacket.
It is really amazing what effect the creation had on daughter’s self esteem. This kid walked 10 feet above the ground all week. Wednesday is her preschool’s regular show and tell day. She asked if she could take her book on Monday, though. Mom and I, being extremely wise (read: old) immediately replied: absolutely.
Before school Monday morning, daughter was observed reading her own book while singing aloud a new tune with the lyrics “it’s all about me” repeated over and over again. You see, she is not just the author but the basis for the lead character in a fictional story about a girl named Olivia going to space in a rocket ship. The plot of the story takes an interesting twist with the presence of duck tracks. The duck tracks, not being completely explained by the remainder of the story, lead me to believe that there will be a sequel released soon.
As I delivered child with manuscript in hand to her classroom, she held it up for Ms. Bernadine to see. Ms. Bernadine, most perceptively welcomed the young authoress into the classroom and allowed/encouraged her to read her book to the entire class at the podium during class which she did with great success. (Thank you so much, Bernadine, for recognizing what is really important during the school day.)
I’ll try to represent the book here some other time. I’ll let you know about a publication date, etc. Meanwhile, perhaps the publisher can use this author picture on the dust jacket.
2 comments:
Wow, that's really impressive! (Really great the way you and the lovely wife responded, too.) Maybe the "authoress" would be willing to read it to her younger cousins in a couple of months. We're so excited!
Hmmm. I'm not suprised. I am surprised that I can finally leave a comment. Mmmmom
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