
By Sally Lloyd-Jones, Neal Layton (Illustrator)
A child guides you through the hilarious chaos of writing a book.
Join a spunky child narrator on a laugh-out-loud journey to becoming an author. From choosing quirky topics like dump trucks to crafting stories that captivate, she shares her unconventional tips for success. Will her advice, including cookies and chair-tying, lead to bestseller fame? Discover the whimsical world of writing through her eyes, where creativity knows no bounds and laughter is guaranteed. This delightful tale promises to inspire young readers and aspiring writers alike, blending humor with the art of storytelling in a way only a child could imagine.
From a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator comes an utterly hilarious step-by-step guide to writing a book, as told by a child author. Want to write a book? Well, the spunky, know-it-all narrator of this side-splitting story can tell you just how to do it. She walks readers through the whole process, from deciding what to write about (like dump trucks or The Olden Days) to writing a story that doesn’t put everyone to sleep and getting people to buy your book (tips: be nice, give them cookies, and if all else fails, tie them to a chair). Packed with bestselling author Lloyd-Jones’s signature wit and charm, this picture book, with whimsical illustrations by beloved illustrator Layton, delivers an outrageously silly story that is sure to have young readers–and writers!–howling with laughter.
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