I wanted to share a quick story about my best friend's grandson. He has become my unofficial "Junior
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Editor" lately, and I am honestly addicted to his opinion on stories.
For the price of ten dollars and a couple of cookies, he gives me an hour or so of his time to look over whatever I am working on. It is hilarious and eye-opening how much he sees that I completely miss. He will point out if a drawing feels a bit off, if a certain part of a story feels too repetitive, or if the flow is not quite right.
My favorite part is when he hunts for the tiny creatures in the background of the illustrations. He wants to know exactly who they are and what they are doing there. He reminds me that while we adults are busy looking at the "big picture," kids are off exploring the tiny details in the corners.
He has taught me so much about how children actually experience a book. They do not just skim it. They live in it.
I would love to hear from you: Do your kids or grandkids ever "fact check" the stories you read together?
Have they ever pointed out a tiny detail in a picture that you had never noticed before?
I think these little "editors" have the best eyes in the business!
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