If I ask the same question “How will I write children's books?” » this tells me who the main character in the story is. In first person pov, the narrator is the main character and the reader is more likely to see themselves as the character. Therefore, if the character does not resemble the child, then he may not know how he connects with him. I think this is why we “will find that the vast majority of books will be told in the manner of an outside narrator” (p. 31). The third-person perspective allows the listener and reader to step outside of their own minds and answer questions from a different perspective. This causes the listener to consider another's point of view and see in it the redeeming qualities of understanding their side. “Staying in the mind of a character allows the listener to know who to focus on and identify with” (p. 33). Although another point of view might get the point across, to me the reader should experience certain things and by using the first person point of view it might lead them to consider their own story. I think it's difficult to stick to just one point of view. As you can see in this essay, I went through all three stories, and that's not what a picture book is supposed to do. I've gone from talking to you, the reader, to giving my own opinion and providing insight into the perspectives of others. If a child were reading this, they probably wouldn't know who I'm writing to or what I'm writing about. One of the key things to remember is “once you start a picture book a certain way, stick to it” (p. 36). Concentration is especially essential in photos of children