Grab a copy of a book haven’t yet read and write down the first line. Follow on with at least ten more lines that you invent on your own. Take the story in your own direction – reshape it and make it your own. Then, later, read what the author did with that first line. Compare and contrast your work with the author’s.

Author and illustrator David Ezra Stein… | Looking for the Best? Look for the Bear!.

I love David Ezra Stein and his work! This weekend is all about picture books for me, probably because me and the babies are reading them lots this morning!

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I’ve been exploring this site this morning and I’m looking forward to getting the picture book pointers now I’ve signed up!