Picture books - what do we NEED to know? by Mrs P Bradshaw https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs What do we need to know to help us write, design and illustrate a picture book en-us 2016-07-26 09:14:50 UTC 2025-12-09 15:41:17 UTC hello@padlet.com mrspbradshaw81 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031532 Can we take photos? 
Mrs Bradshaw: yes]]> 2016-07-26 23:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031532 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031787 How do we publish it? 
Mrs Bradshaw: that is up to you and what ever suits your audience

Will we get it published if it is good enough?
Mrs Bradshaw: I expect everyone to publish something

How much money does it cost to publish it?
Mrs Bradshaw: You would have to find out from a publishing company

How long does it take to publish a book?
Mrs Bradshaw: same answer as above. ]]> 2016-07-26 23:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031787 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031873 How do we edit pictures like Dr. Suess'?
Mrs Bradshaw: you will have to research the answer to this question. ]]> 2016-07-26 23:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031873 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031911 what if we don't want to present it?
Mrs Bradshaw: Have someone else present it or use a programme like voki]]> 2016-07-26 23:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117031911 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032256 How about Shenyang at past and now? 
Mrs Bradshaw:  if it suits your audience, that would be an interesting book.]]> 2016-07-27 00:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032256 mrspbradshaw81 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032850 how do we find out what our audience likes?
Mrs Bradshaw: research them via their blog and the ask them questions - email Mrs Bradshaw some questions or a google form/survey]]> 2016-07-27 00:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032850 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032879 how do we decide which kid we want to write for?
Mrs Bradshaw: find someone with similar interests to you.]]> 2016-07-27 00:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117032879 What kids enjoy in a picture book benedict_snee https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117033628 Mrs Bradshaw: you will need to research your audience to find out the answer to this on]]> 2016-07-27 00:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117033628 What is going to happen with our books?? ella_nelson https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407412 Mrs Bradshaw:  We are going to share then with our chosen audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407412 CAn it bE a Hard  CoVer BoOk!!!!!!!?- https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407429 Mrs Bradshaw:  yes]]> 2016-08-02 23:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407429 How are they meant to turn out? ella_nelson https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407432 Mrs Bradshaw: Like a picture book, the rest is up to you, how would you like to see it turn out?]]> 2016-08-02 23:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407432 😖 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407443 How do we make the pictures?
Mrs Bradshaw: It depends on what you are able to do - photos, drawing, online applications http://bit.ly/2ar8L18, http://www.weeworld.com/, online images ]]> 2016-08-02 23:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407443 aleaha_mucalo https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407448 Can we make them like the normal picture books?
Mrs Bradshaw: you can but beware of possible limits.]]> 2016-08-02 23:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407448 bayedan_hales https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407475 Is there a certain format that we  have to use?
Mrs Bradshaw: it's up to you and what suits your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407475 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407520 What if the kids don't like it? 
Mrs Bradshaw:  that's ok, sometimes people don't like things we create. Has someone ever made a meal for you that you didn't like?

]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407520 how are we making the book daniella_singh https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407537 Mrs Bradshaw: each person/group will create a draft on Google Slides, then it is up to you how you publish it]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407537 mia_sammons https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407544 How many pages do we have to have?
Mrs Bradshaw: That is up to you and what suits your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407544 how long do they need to be? annabel_elmsly https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407547 Mrs Bradshaw: as long as is suitable for your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407547 james_burns https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407552 What is the limit to our  picture?
Mrs Bradshaw: copyright, appropriate for your audience, size of the page  ]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407552 bayedan_hales https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407562 Are the books going to have a page restriction?
Mrs Bradshaw: no]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407562 aleaha_mucalo https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407574 Are we going to make them like normal picture books or another way?
Mrs Bradshaw: it is up to you and what suits your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407574 nina_curran https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407586 can we draw the pictures?
Mrs Bradshaw: Yes, please do!]]> 2016-08-02 23:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407586 What If the Cover Is too Hard For The Kids https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407593 Mrs Bradshaw: create something you think is more suitable for your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407593 Picture Book/Corbyn https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407613 When are we going to start writing and taking pictures for our picture book
Mrs Bradshaw: week 3/4, although you can start now]]> 2016-08-02 23:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407613 do we need a cover? annabel_elmsly https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407663 Mrs Bradshaw: yes]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407663 Do we need to draw pictures our https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407664 Mrs Bradshaw: If you wish or you can find them online or take photos]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407664 How long does it take to get a real copy? jonathan_harbord https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407675 Mrs Bradshaw: you will need to research this question. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407675 drew_pollock https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407676 What if the student we have chosen don't understand the book? Mrs Bradshaw: then you haven't thought about your audience enough. It's up to you to make sure it is suitable for your audience.]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407676 nina_curran https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407689 if we publish it , do we have to use our own money to print it?
Mrs Bradshaw: Unfortunately yes, unless you choose to crowd fund (give a little or similar) or publish it in another way]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407689 drew_pollock https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407704 If we publish it will we have to pay for it to be made?
Mrs Bradshaw: Yes, if you choose a way to publish it that costs money. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407704 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407724 What if it's really awkward?
Mrs Bradshaw: That is up to you, you are the author. Make it less awkward

]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407724 bayedan_hales https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407730 Are we going to be giving the covers?
Mrs Bradshaw: Your books will need cover pages]]> 2016-08-02 23:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407730 Can I make ano https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407764 Mrs Bradshaw: Please finish your question]]> 2016-08-02 23:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407764 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407790 What if we don't want to show our face?
Mrs Bradshaw: use a voice over your google slide, or use an application such as voki]]> 2016-08-02 23:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407790 Should it be a series on tv and in book form? jonathan_harbord https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407853 It can be, if you wish. I would start with book form, then move on to a tv series]]> 2016-08-02 23:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407853 bayedan_hales https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407863 Are these books supposed to be completely aimed 
Mrs Bradshaw: please finish your question]]> 2016-08-02 23:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407863 aleaha_mucalo https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407917 Do we need a hard cover book? 
Mrs Bradshaw - no, it's up to you and what suits your budget and your audience]]> 2016-08-02 23:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117407917 how big does it need to bee? https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408004 Mrs Bradshaw: what would suit your audience?]]> 2016-08-02 23:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408004 drew_pollock https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408046 how do we no if they will like it? 
Mrs Bradshaw: research and find out information about what they like, the more you know, the more likely they will like it. But we can't make promises. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408046 Will they be in some stores? jonathan_harbord https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408072 Mrs Bradshaw: you are welcome to investigate this option, you could sell it online, via Trademe. What could be some of the limits here?]]> 2016-08-02 23:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408072 Do we choose the name? jonathan_harbord https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408102 Mrs Bradshaw - yes]]> 2016-08-02 23:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408102 What if you suck at drawing!!  Do you still have to draw your own pictures!? tali_i https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408105 Mrs Bradshaw: no way, do something you are good at. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408105 https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408113 2016-08-02 23:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408113 james_burns https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408266 i suck at drawing 
Mrs Bradshaw: that's ok, create images in a way that is more suitable for you]]> 2016-08-02 23:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrspbradshaw81/78li5wbzxcrs/wish/117408266