A book critic is born

I decided to ask my Best Four-Year-Old Friend (BFYOF) for feedback on the illustrations that accompany one of our manuscripts.

F: Do you think that little character is cute?

BFYOF: Hmmm, no.

F: He’s not cuddly enough?

BFYOF: (reluctantly) He’s a little bit cuddly.

F: What would make him look more cuddly?

BFYOF: When he’s smiling and playing.

F: What about that picture?

BFYOF: That one is when he’s scared. But why’s his teeth out like that?
Maybe he’s going Aah! and Grrrr!

F: He looks a bit scared though doesn’t he?

BFYOF: Yeah. He’s in a hot air balloon

F: What about there? Does he look cute there?

BFYOF: Yeah, I already saw that picture. (she walks off)

Tough audience.

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