In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As you begin thinking of ideas for your children's book, it's very helpful to read others' work. Go to your library or children's bookstore and spend a few hours browsing. Think about which books appeal to you most, and why. Do you want your book to have illustrations, or will it be text-only? Do you want to write fiction or non-fiction? Non-fiction or informational books require research or knowledge of the subject matter and can be good if you're an expert about something like dinosaurs, meteors or machinery. For good fiction inspiration, read the classics. Don't limit yourself to recent worksgo back in time and read stories that have withstood the test of time and try to find for yourself what it is about them that is so everlasting. For example, check out such books as: Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, The Polar Express, and other favorites. Check out fairy tales. The entertainment industry is currently experiencing a greatly revived interest in fairy tales and turning them modern. Since the majority of fairy tales are in the public domain, you're free to snaffle up characters and plots and take them to completely new places with totally new attitudes! The term "children's books" covers everything from board books with one word on a page to chapter books, novels and non-fiction factual books written for kids in middle school and teens (young adults). The plot, content, and themes of your book need to be age appropriate for your intended readers for them to be appealing (remember that parents are the ultimate gatekeepers who can determine whether or not a child reads your book). Picture books are suitable for younger children. They tend to be in full color, which makes them more expensive to print, so bear that in mind. On the plus side, they tend to be shorter, but then your writing needs to be very good to grab interest and keep the story tight. Chapter books and non-fiction/informational books are for older children. Starting with easy-readers through to teen novels, there is a great deal of scope here but there is also likely to be a lot more writing and researching involved. Don't neglect the potential for a book of poems or short stories. If you write either, you'll find children love both too. If your book is for younger readers, you'll want to include a lot of artwork that complements your writing. If you're an artist, you may draw your own illustrations - many children's book authors do. If you're not, you may want to hire a professional illustrator to create the artwork for your book. For older children, diagrams, drawings, and occasional bright images may be sufficient; in some cases, no images at all might work too. Before seeking an illustrator, sketch your ideas for the pictures that will go along with each page. This will help you with the next stage of editing, and you'll be able to give the sketches to the potential illustrator to give him or her an idea of what you want. Illustrators have very different styles, so it's important to conduct thorough research before making a choice. Do an online search for illustrators and look at professional portfolios. If hiring a professional isn't in your budget, you might want to ask a friend or family member who is artistic to create artwork for your story. Consider photography as another option for adding images to your book. If you enjoy taking photos, you can use real-life scenery, stills using stuffed toys and so forth. You can also use a digital photo program to add elements that you can't photography easily.
Summary: Read a variety of children's books. Consider which age group interests you as a writer. Decide whether your book is mostly words, mostly pictures, or a bit of each.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pour 2 cups (470ml) of vegetable oil into a deep pan and adjust the stovetop temperature to a high setting. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the oil as it heats. Once the oil has reached the desired temperature, use a slotted spoon to carefully place 1 pocket into the pan. Set the timer for 20 seconds and use a slotted spoon to remove the pocket once the time is up. You may be able to fit more than 1 ravioli pocket in the pan at a time. Just make sure that the pockets aren't touching, otherwise, they will stick together as they cook. The short deep-frying time of only 20 seconds is necessary so that the deep-fried beer remains alcoholic. The ravioli pockets need to be more soft than crispy when making deep-fried beer. As each ravioli pocket is removed from the pan, transfer it directly onto a plate that is covered with paper towels. This will help to absorb the extra oil. Place the ravioli pockets next to each other rather than stacking them. When the deep-fried beer pockets have been removed from the pan, they will be hot and may burn you if you touch them. Leave them to cool on the paper towel for a few minutes before enjoying your first taste of deep-fried beer! Hold the deep-fried beer pockets upright as you eat them, otherwise, the beer will spill. You can serve the deep-fried beer pockets with cheese sauce for dipping.
Summary: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until it reaches 325F (163C). Deep-fry the ravioli pockets in the oil for 20 seconds each. Place the ravioli pockets on paper towels to soak up the excess oil. Let the deep-fried beer pockets cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When the spices have had a chance to toast, pour 4 cups (946 ml) of chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Keep the heat on medium-high, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer, which should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. If you want the chili to have a fresher, brighter flavor, you can add the juice from 1 to 2 limes in with the chicken stock. Once you've brought the chili to a simmer, add the combination of mashed and unmashed beans to the Dutch oven. Stir well, and allow the chili to simmer for another 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the chili to ensure that it doesn't come to a full boil. If it starts to boil, lower the heat. After the chili has simmered for 20 minutes, taste it. Add more Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and any other seasonings that you think are necessary. When the seasoning is right, add 3 cups (375 g) of cooked chicken that's been shredded or chopped to the chili. Mix well to fully incorporate the meat, and allow the chili to simmer again to warm the chicken through, which should take 5 to 7 minutes. You can use whatever type of chicken that you like in the chili as long as it's cooked. If you're short on time, you can purchase a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and remove the meat from the bones for the chili. Once the chicken has been mixed into the chili and heated through, serve it in individual bowls. You can top the chili with whatever toppings you like, such as sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese. Other toppings you may want to add to the finished chili include crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, pico de gallo, and/or chopped jalapenos.
Summary:
Add the chicken stock and simmer. Mix in the beans and simmer again. Taste the mixture and season accordingly. Stir in the chicken and simmer to heat it through. Ladle the chili into bowls and top as desired. Finished.