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Excerpted from the book the business of writing for children, shepard publications, 2000. Cognitive approaches to childrens literature john benjamins. Cognitive development among children through select picture books of eric carle 58 good concept of a caterpillar which feels hungry and searches for food and which turns into a butterfly at the end. How to write a childrens book in 9 easy steps complete.
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