Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Writing a Children's Book
Pamela Cleaver · 2004
60/100
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Pamela Cleaver knows her stuff — 50,000+ copies of her own kids' books sold and nearly two decades teaching the craft — and this guide covers both writing and the business side fairly well. It's a decent practical resource, but I found no independent reviews to back up how it actually delivers, so it lands as mixed rather than a must-buy.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety78
Substance / usefulness63
Craft & writing58
Originality48
Evidence & accuracy58
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit50
Human-eye read52
Penny’s verdict60
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