The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning
Author's Tips on Writing Children's Books and Publishing Them, or How
to Write, Publish, and Promote a Book for Kids.
Aaron Shepard has written one of the most comprehensive guides
available to anyone wishing to enter the competitive field of
children's books. It's all here, from initial idea to successful sale,
and then beyond to the essentials of contracts, promotion, and the ABCs
of building a successful career. If you're starting out, start out
here. (Amazon.com).