Cover for collection of poetry for children

[Stephen Whiteside]

I now have an image of the final cover for my collection of poetry for children, "'The Billy That Died With Its Boots On' and Other Australian Verse", being published by Walker Books in May this year.

Here it is. I think it looks great.

Further information can be found here:
http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/The ... 1922077431

[Neville Briggs]

Perfect.

[Stephen Whiteside]

Thank you, Neville.

[Heather]

Congratulations Stephen.

Heather

[Stephen Whiteside]

Thanks, Heather.

[warooa]

Good enough for a biscuit tin lid

[Bob Pacey]

A little bland I thought Stephen .

I thought that you would have gone for something a little more Out There Stephen ? and please don't ask me what out there means ! Just that your poetry sometimes suggests a need to push the boundaries.


The proof will be in the sales I reckon as I was told once

You can print them on toilet paper and a good poem will still sell.

Good Luck.

Bob

[Stephen Whiteside]

Thanks Marty - I think.

Thanks, too, Bob. You may be right. Time will tell, I guess. I didn't design the cover, or play any part in its design. It was all done by the publisher. I suppose they would have changed it if I expressed strong disapproval, but I actually rather like it.

[Heather]

It reminds me of something Stephen - can't think what though.

I don't think it's bland but will it be attractive to children? I guess (and hope for you) that those publishing folk know their audience.

Heather

[Glenny Palmer]

That's just bonza Stephen! I think the kids will like it as it is very colourful with their favourite critters on it....even lizards... that little boys love to put in other kids' lunchboxes. You should be very proud of your poetic achievements. All the very best with it mate.