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Can you do it? Can you imagine writing a picture book using just one word? Aaron Reynolds did it for a summer adventure.
Friends don't let friends go surfing alone in the ocean, but dude, there's a shark out there. Don't worry dude, everything will be all right.
What about using an animal sound to create the mood?
Cow takes a joy ride in farmer's car. Watch out for the bump in the road! Moooo! What will Cow do?
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Dog is hopeful his best girl will play ball. Then she has to leave for school. Mom, baby, and cat aren't interested. Now Dog has to play a one-sided game. What will happen next?
How do you get a little boy's attention when he is stuck on watching TV? Gorilla knows what to do with some extra tricks up his sleeve. Gorilla shares the joy of reading.
Now that you are imagining a one word book, how do you create your manuscript? Check out the the article by Shutta Crum for her 9 1/2 word book, Mine. Happy writing. Let us know about your one word story in the comments.
Great post. I love clever books like these. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Try your hand and see what happens.
DeleteWhat a great exercise to think visually. If I have to choose only one word, I think it's "Peace."
ReplyDeleteWe need that story! Write on!
DeleteGreat challenge, Janie! Thanks for making me think in a different way. I might use the word, LISTEN.
ReplyDeleteGood word! Metaphors be with you!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun challenge, Janie. I don't know my word yet, but you'll have me thinking all day.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the discovery!
DeleteFun! I actually have an idea that is simmering using one word...
ReplyDeleteWoopee! Happy writing.
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge. I'm going with Spring. Will see what happens!
ReplyDeleteAwww. Nice. Many meanings.
DeleteJanie-this is a definite challenge for me :) I will have to put a lot of thought into using one word! My one word right now is "gulp!"
ReplyDeleteCharlotte that would be funny. Gulp for being afraid and gulp for eating. You always come up with the best stories!
DeleteJanie my one word right now is spectrum because I am using a lot of TV lol
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