What I am learning about writing children’s books

Discovering the fundamentals about writing successful children’s books: an explainer to myself

Artist’s impression of kampung children at a school funfair in the 1950s (inspired by Montfort School). Painted by Jeyasoorya on a commission for Shawn Seah.

What is a picture book?

A picture book is written for children between two to eight years old. The best picture books can be considered beautiful works of art, where words and pictures work together…