tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520128341589979351.post1830964854348275..comments2015-05-23T11:49:25.857-07:00Comments on The Brain of a Children's Author: Review of "It's Time to Sleep, My Love"Krissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03741537689000748492noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520128341589979351.post-17589631068913066872011-12-16T10:34:53.602-08:002011-12-16T10:34:53.602-08:00Interesting question, Larry. I really meant that a...Interesting question, Larry. I really meant that as kind of a disclaimer to parents. Sometimes parents buy books for their children to take to school and read during their independent time or quiet times at home. I think that putting more difficult words/ideas in stories can be great conversation starters, and I did the same in Katie Ling. I just wanted parents to be aware that this book may need some explanation before it becomes an independent reading time book and to remind parents that those conversations are necessary for their child's comprehension of the text. It's so easy to forget while we're reading to explain and especially if our kids don't ask. I hope I answered your question. Thanks for the comment!!!Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741537689000748492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520128341589979351.post-57870207910797344762011-12-16T09:41:09.677-08:002011-12-16T09:41:09.677-08:00Intrigued by your, "there are several lines i...Intrigued by your, "there are several lines in the story that a child may not understand..." Do you think an author should choose to NOT include words/ideas "beyond" the intended age range? Though I don't write material for kids, I would guess it may help to have some words/ideas that encourage parent and child to figure them out. Your thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com