I really need to know.
Little nervous, pausing to wipe sweat from my keyboard.
Okay, I’m ready
Little Princess will soon make her debut!
But before she does, I need your advice!
Here is a copy of her book cover I’m considering.
Please let me know what you think. This is a picture book for preschoolers. Square, 8.25 x 8.25 inches.
Do be candid but also kind.
Should I do something totally different?
Any suggestions?
Jean's Writing 
Gorgeous cover. I love the colors and the princess is adorable! Best wishes to you, Jean. 💖
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Thank you! That means a lot to hear your feedback.
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Let me know when you publish and I will feature you. 💗
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Will do!
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I love the cover, colour too. Should ‘illustrates’ be ‘illustrations’, and ‘whose’ be ‘who’s’ – I think it’s a contraction not ownership? Very best of luck with her, the story sounds adorable.
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Thanks for the catch Kimberly. I didn’t much like the about section so I’ve changed it. …
How can she be a princess if her daddy’s not a king? What will she be when she grows up? Off this little Princess goes in search of answers.
Little girls who love playing dress up will enjoy reading how one little Princess discovers a world of possibilities. Written in simple rhyme with sweet illustrations, this “little princess” lets her imagination soar. But, at the end of the day, she remembers that for now it’s fun to be Daddy’s “little princess.”
What do you think?
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I think that’s lovely. The only thing I would change is make sure the is consistency in capitalising Princess either throughout or not at all, and the same for the speech marks. Kind regards, Kimberley
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Good points. Thanks so much!
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I think it’s perfect. I think she does look like a reluctant princess with the crown sort of tilting off to one side. She seems like the little girl ready to grow up, but not quite ready, which is why her pearls dangle the way they do and she fits in the chair exactly the way she does. She is perfect. I can’t explain it, but it just fits. It does.
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You “got” her, Melissa! Without reading her story. Wow. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
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I love the cover art but since it’s about a reluctant princess maybe she can look a bit more perplexed? But her lip movement seems to show that a bit. Either way it looks great and best of luck.
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Her lip and the crooked crown are hints. Thanks for your input.
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I think it looks great, Jean! Always go with your gut. ❤️
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Thanks Tracy. She’s almost ready.
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Very cute!!! The best of luck to you!
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Thank you!
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I agree with everyone who loves the colors and little girl and I agree with Annette Rochelle Aben that the little girl doesn’t look reluctant. But you know your book, so if you love it- then I love it!
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You are too kind Jena. Now to just get her launched.
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Love it! @sheilamgood at Cow Pasture Chronicles
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The only thing that comes to mind… it that the title doesn’t match the picture. Meaning, she doesn’t appear to be reluctant, she appears to be enjoying being a Princess…
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Thanks for letting me know what you see.
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You are welcome..
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It’s the right little-girl colors (my granddaughter is into lavender). It has a similar feel to your cover of “Tryouts for Ben.”
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Thanks, I used the same illustrator.
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The cover is a delight Jean, sure to appeal to little girls and their parents. An attractive picture and pleasing colours.
I hope you have a great hit with it.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thanks so much. I sure hope you’re right. Fingers crossed.
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
How about helping Jean M Cogdell out with her cover.. sounds like a delightful story A Most Reluctant Princess.. personally I love it but head over to the original post and give your opinion to Jean directly.
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Thank you for the shout out!
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Pleasure Jean..XX
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I think the cover is adorable! My grand-daughter is 2 1/2 and loves to dress up as a princess. But, then she likes to put on her fireman’s hat, and then on to something else. Your story sounds like it would appeal to lots of the pre-school age children! 🙂
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Thank you! I hope she will enjoy it. I’m aiming for middle of May. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your input!
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