It's Writer's Wednesday and before I leave for my holiday vacation I'd like to point you toward Michael Stearns post on Monday at the Upstart Crow Literary blog. Every author would do well to consider the List of Attributes That Make a Good Children's Book from Little, Brown Books. Whatever your writing goals may be these are some points that should be front and center when you are giving your work an honest appraisal.

On a personal note: Thanks to all of you...readers, writers, editors, teachers and librarians who share a love of children's books. Enjoy your holiday!