How to create compelling characters for kids

Hi everyone

You may have noticed quirkybooks.net is developing.

I have taken on-board my first new illustrator and he is working on illustrations for my debut children’s picture book for 3-5 year olds.

So what makes compelling characters for kids in terms of the writer/illustrator partnership for that age group:

1. Character expressions mimic that of the kids’.
2. They behave in the same manner as a kid would.
3. They speak the kids’ language.
4. Even the more scary animals are cute, cuddly and approachable.
5. Each character has their own character that makes them memorable in some way.
6. They are colourful.
7. The story is told from the point of view of the main character.
8. The main character is likeable and approachable.
9. Kids can relate to the main character in some way.
10. Each character could have a story of their own to tell.

My debut children’s picture book © “The Owl Who Couldn’t Hoot” will be out in a few months.

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Write soon. Sandra.