What if I create a talking toad or a laughing lizard? Kids are just fine with that. Silly is cool with them. Make a quirky character, and they really just don’t care. And if the hero’s only 1 inch tall, most of them don’t care at all. Silly is cool. That’s the silver rule. Did you catch my drift when I made that shift? … Read the rest…
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I’ve enjoyed Dr. Seuss books since I was a kid. In fact, I’m sure his rhythmic and whimsical writing inspired many of my writings for kids. And I’ll even admit that in a court of law if needed. But that still doesn’t stop me from sharing what I’m about to share. You might call me Mr. Grinch after this. But it brings me no … Read the rest…