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Covers, Blurbs, 1st Line, Query
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Can't Decide Between Two Covers
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Tough choice! I like the blue one, but the other with those rays of sunshine is also cute... Does the ring have a meaning? Maybe the latter is more telling of a story (I like the colors of the blue one, but it's more static - know what I mean?)...
Barbara wrote: "Tough choice! I like the blue one, but the other with those rays of sunshine is also cute... Does the ring have a meaning? Maybe the latter is more telling of a story (I like the colors of the blue..."I like the blue but am worried it is too dark for the age group. And yes, the ring is part of the narrative.
think for kids aged 3-7 the brighter one is better, looks happier, more attractive!
Rod wrote: "think for kids aged 3-7 the brighter one is better, looks happier, more attractive!"Thanks.
Gita wrote: "I like the blue but am worried it is too dark for the age group. And yes, the ring is part of the narrative."then definitely the one with the ring and the sunshine and more "story" in the cover itself! :)
I'd go with the brighter one as well, just basing that on the types of books my 4 year old has lined his shelves with.
Gita wrote: "The Ant Thief is a book for kids- ages 3-7. I can't decide between two covers. Please help.https://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/...
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The bright one with the sunshine rays is better for kids that young. The other one looks a little eerie for kids that age.
Debbie wrote: "Gita wrote: "The Ant Thief is a book for kids- ages 3-7. I can't decide between two covers. Please help.https://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/...
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Thanks, Debbie
Gita wrote: "The Ant Thief is a book for kids- ages 3-7. I can't decide between two covers. Please help.https://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/...
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I prefer the brighter more somplistic photo cover #1. It appeals better for kids as they look at things better that way. I showed the covers to my 4yo grandson and he wanted me to read #1 as #2 was more 'scarier' to him.
Lisa wrote: " I showed the covers to my 4yo grandson and he wanted me to read #1 "That's a big help, Lisa! The Ant Thief is releasing on Oct 9 but I will be more than happy to send you the book now, for your grandson to read. Please let me know. Thanks again.
I agree with #1 being #1. I wrote a blog post about covers, if you want to actually "professionally" test different covers, but I think, with your target market, the voice of reason comes from Gita's 4-year-old grandson. Good luck with the book. Here's the blog post: http://warriorpatient.com/blog/?p=169
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