THE PLOT CHICKENS by Mary Jane and Herm Auch (Holiday House, 2009, $16.95) contains marvelous advice for those who wish to write for children. Maxine the hen borrows books from the local library to read to the girls in the coop. One day she decides she could write her own. Thus begins a clever tale illustrating 8 rules an author of children’s books should follow. After rejection by a publisher, Maxine opts to self-publish. The review nearly destroys Maxine. However, something saves the day and all ends well for Maxine.
Delightfully funny text with illustrations that are so hilarious. This husband and wife team aim directly for the kids’ funny bones and they sure do hit a bulls eye. Picture book, available now.