The story I wrote on Wednesday has passed the kid test – meaning I need to write more!
I’ve been doing a little bit of planning but I need some help.
What scares kids about snakes?
The idea behind this story is that Jimmy James talks to the snake and gets to know the facts about snakes, especially the areas he’s scared of.
Knowing specific things kids are scared of will help me know what things to include in this story.
All suggestions welcome.
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