“Why do we celebrate Christmas?”“Because a child has come to earth,” said the tomte. What’s the Story? Grump is a tomte. What’s a tomte, you ask? A tomte is a mythological creature from Scandinavian folklore, similar in appearance to a garden gnome, and associated with Christmas. Grump lives alone, which is exactly how he …
“You have been asleep since November,” said Frog. “Well, then,” said Toad, “a little more sleep will not hurt me. Come back again and wake me up at about half past May.” What’s the Story? Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel is a timeless collection of stories. It follows the inseparable friendship of Frog and …
There is a rule in middle-grade fiction. Your protagonist must be a child. Not only that, but they must be about the same age as or slightly older than your target demographic. 9 to 13 is good. 16 is probably too old. Write a middle-grade novel about a 16-year-old and many publishers might …
Reading is one of the most important skills a child can learn. If you’re a parent wanting to make reading fun for your child, you’ve come to the right place! Reading helps children develop their cognitive and language abilities. More than that, however, reading opens new opportunities, teaches important life lessons, and can provide endless …
