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Write a Children's Book Story

Children's books succeed when they respect young readers' intelligence while using age-appropriate language and themes.

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Example Prompt

Help me write a children's book for ages [AGE RANGE]. The story is about [MAIN CHARACTER] who [CENTRAL CONFLICT/JOURNEY]. The theme I want to explore is [THEME - e.g., making friends, dealing with fear, celebrating differences]. Target length is [PAGES/WORDS]. Include the complete story text, page break suggestions for illustrations, and notes on where the pictures should show what the text doesn't say. The reading level should be [LEVEL].

Pro Tip

Read your story aloud because children's books must sound good when read by tired parents at bedtime.

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