In one of my previous posts I was talking about the most important part of a picture book and this inspired me to write this poem.




Picture Book Delight
Characters, story, pictures...
Which is the biz?
What makes a
picture book delight?
Is the message important?
Must it warm the heart?
For me, all have a part to play,
working together in harmony,
creating a sum
greater than the whole,
producing a wonderful,
magical synergy.

Copyright © Helena Harper

So, here's to 'wonderful, magical synergy.'  Long may children enjoy picture books!