Writing Children's Books (27 books)

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A list of the books I consider the best examples of writing books that feature children's literature.

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1	IT'S OK TO CRY by Daniel Hamel 4.33 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 700, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Collette in Third Grade by Collette Divitto it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	A Sense of Wonder: On Reading and Writing Books for Children by Katherine Paterson 4.54 avg rating — 111 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) by C.S. Lewis 4.28 avg rating — 718,197 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Spying Heart: More Thoughts on Reading and Writing Books for Children by Katherine Paterson 4.57 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Writing Books for Children by Jane Yolen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	On Writing for Children & Other People by Julius Lester 4.20 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books, Fourth Edition by James Cross Giblin 4.19 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Take The Bullying By The Horns by Daniel Hamel 4.73 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Worlds Of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children by William Zinsser 3.93 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to write, publish, and promote books for children of all ages! (Everything® Series) by Luke Wallen 3.95 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 307 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The ABCs of Writing for Children: 114 Children's Authors and Illustrators Talk about the Art, the Business, the Craft & the Life of Writing Children's Literature by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff 3.68 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl B. Klein (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 587 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Green and Burning Tree: On the Writing and Enjoyment of Children's Books by Eleanor Cameron 4.21 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books: From creating characters to developing stories, a step-by-step guide to making magical picture books by Desdemona McCannon 4.15 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Writing and Illustrating Children's Books For Publication: Two Perspectives; 10th Anniversary by Berthe Amoss 4.02 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	50 Things You Need To Know About Writing Children's Books by Cynthia MacGregor (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Writing and Publishing Books for Children in the 1990s: The Inside Story from the Editor's Desk by Olga Litowinsky 3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Talking Books: Children's Authors Talk About the Craft, Creativity and Process of Writing (Volume 0) by James Carter 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Writer's Digest Writing for Children Master Box by The Writer's Digest 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Making a Living Writing Books for Kids: Tips, Techniques, and Tales from a Working Children's Author by Laura Purdie Salas (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Writing for Children and Teenagers by Lee Wyndham 3.90 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Writing for Children by Catherine Woolley 3.54 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Dreams And Wishes: Essays on Writing for Children by Susan Cooper (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	ORIGINS OF STORY: On Writing for Children by Barbara Harrison 4.06 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Writing Bestselling Children's Books by Alexander Gordon Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars