The Kinder Cookie Press

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Cookie Book Read Alouds

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FAKE COOKIE

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ISBN 978-1-962869-02-7 Fake Cookie  

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Brave Cookie

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978-1-962869-03-4 Brave Cookie

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Burnt Cookie

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978-1-962869-04-1 Burnt Cookie

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Sweet Cookie

978-1-962869-05-8 Sweet Cookie

Crumbly Cookie

978-1-962869-06-5 Crumbly Cookie

Delicious Cookie

978-1-962869-07-2 Delicious Cookie

A Different Cookie

978-1-962869-08-9 A Different Cookie

Bored Cookie

978-1-962869-09-6 Bored Cookie

Follow some leads from the baking industry - https://www.bakemag.com/articles/13951-new-poll-finds-consumers-eating-more-baked-goods-as-a-result-of-pandemic

Cookie - The nationwide poll, which surveyed more than 2,000 adults ages 18 and over to learn how the pandemic has impacted their cravings and eating behavior, finds that items such as cookies (57 percent), bread (50 percent) and cake (42 percent) top the list of baked goods Americans have been eating over the past six months. 

 They crave sweet things (48 percent), to get a sense of comfort (42 percent), induce happiness (41 percent) or because they are giving themselves permission to indulge right now (27 percent). 

Cookie Stories - 2nd Series

1. Perfectionism

   1. Best Cookie - Perfectionist. Self Critical. Too much judgement about self. Very hard on self. Expects too much from self. NEVER IS FORCE OPPOSED WITH FORCE.Wu Wei 

   2. The belief that it has to be hard to be worth it. In yoga class, they want to break a sweat and strain hard to fit into a pose instead of trust their body into poses.

   3. Story Plot

      1. Is it destination or journey? It is company, Company is your minset - Perspective/Attitude change

      2. Cookie wants to bake the world's best cookies for Mom. Cookie obssses over things being perfect over having fun with Baking. 

      3. It need for control turns the baking into an unpleasant experience. Cookie understands that focus should be being present in the moment and accepting things. It loses its friend and the cookies.

   4. So bakes with Mom again and makes memories. 

2. Trusting Cookie

   1. Can you come up with so many words to make them say I trust you, like Kedar did with Dakshin at the vacation.

• Premise:

• Dakshin was afraid of swimming. Kedar wanted to teach him how to swim. He asked D if D would dip his head in water with the question DO YOU TRUST ME in many different ways. 

  • Do you trust me?

  • Do you trust Daddy?

  • Do you trust me as much as Daddy?

  • Do you believe I will protect you?

  • Do you have faith in me?

  • Do you have confidence in me?

2. 2. Maybe there are so many ways to say Sorry because kids don't like to say it. Parents will benefit from understanding that too. 

   3. So many ways to say I love you or Thank you.

3. Patience

1. • Busy Cookie

4. Jealousy

1. • Jealous cookie - Like Norman didnt do it, but he did.

5. Persistence

1. • Tough Cookie - Failed and persisted. Inner Nature. Opposite is brainwashing by society. We need self reliance. Use negative emotions in posotive ways. We only see our outside, but everything happens on the inside.

6. Freedom

1. • Free Cookie - Empty mind, Letting go,Greatest freedom is how we react to things.

7. Zen Cookie

1. • Cookie collects life advise on its camping trip. Later hangs them as ornaments on a Chirstmas tree. Calls it the Wisdom Tree.

   • The key would the unusual things/people he asks for life advice. Rock, Wasp, Tree, worm etc..  

   • Spreads - 16/32 pages - 1st spread is camp, 14 spreads is advise, last page is Wisdom Tree.

     1. Short sweet life advise. E.g the places you will go.

     2. E.g keep your curiosity

     3. Stand up everytime you fall 

     4. Fill the world with your humor 

     5. Don't give up your kindness 

     6. Be You, Picture book

8. Love

1. • Precious Cookie - I will always love you Dr Brie. 

     1. Can you make this funny.

     2. I will love you: Even when....All the woes of parenting. https://www.pampers.com/en-us/baby/parenting-life/article/15-reasons-im-thankful-to-my-kids-for-making-me-a-mom

2. Savory Cookie

   • Look at non customers segment as a community - Who would not like a Cookie for which it can become an advocate in a positive way? E.g Write a book about Type 1 Diabetes which doesn't actually talk about it as a disease. Sub example: Ricky the Rock. You go about your day having an adventure without spcifying the illness and making it a pity party or crutch of the story.

Cookie Stories -3rd Series

3. Anger

4. Optimism

   • Cheerful Cookie - sees positive in every situation. Optimism and gratitude

5. Procrastination

   • Lazy Cookie: Procrastination. We know what to do but don't want to do it. Tool: Willpower 218

6. Staying Calm

   • Calm Cookie -Wu Wei Conflict solving - NEVER IS FORCE OPPOSED WITH FORCE. E.g the bullying tactic. Send opposing energy back by deflecting, weaken his power, balance, position for defence. Ganesha Kartekeiya Mango Story

7. Curiosity

   • Curious Cookie - Asks a lot of questions. What to do with an Idea? type of story...

8. Contentment

   • Thoughtful Cookie - About contentment

9. Balance

   • Cookie craves Balance

10. Wise Cookie

    • Keen Observation and inference

11.Find some good titles and create a version of cookie for it.Hungry Cookie - Hungry caterpillarOctavia Butler for Inspiration - https://austinkleon.com/2020/06/23/all-good-things-must-begin/

Series 1 Cookie

What are some concepts?-

11. Self Worth

    • Special  Cookie: 

Winning a prize, pleasing a crowd, are all external confirmation of talents. Its what makes us special to someone. 

WHat makes us special to us?  We do not need others to tell us what makes us special. What makes us special doesn't need external validation. It's what we find within us that brings us immense joy.  It is for us to find what is it that brings us joy. Children's unconditioned spirit helps them find this very easily. Our job is to help them keep it alive as they grow.

11. • 1. Comparing, searching, realizing

         1. Laughter Yoga

         2. Developing an eye to see good in everyone.

Create affirmations. Breathing. Diary of things I did that made me feel special.

Talk about opening your heart.  Working with your hands. 

12. Befriending Fears

    • A Brave Cookie

      1. Replacing fears with imagination.

      2. Get unstuck. Fighting Pain Avoidance Pg 64Forgiveness

13. Forgiveness

    • Spicy Cookie

      1. Children take things literally, this creates humor in the story.

      2. Learning Mantras to turn Anger to Peace.

      3. Use Humor to diffuse anger energy.

      4. The act of saying the mantras out loud to Cookie will make it their own.

      5. Control Anger: Childish beleif of fairness.  Tool is Active Love, Pg 94. Inner Nature is sweet.

14. Happiness

    • Delicious Cookie

    • Learning that external things doesn't create long lasting happiness. 

    • The motion of doing things for Cookie makes it the child's journey.

    • Looking for happiness outside, realizes it is an inside effort built through awareness

15. Motivation

    • Bored Cookie

16. Kindness

    • Soft/Sweet Cookie - Practices compassion. Understanding and observation. Learns to practice compassion for self. Ask for help.

17. Anxiety

    • A Crumbly Cookie - Anxiety, worries too much.

18. Belonging

    • An Odd  Cookie: We don't belong. Separation. Negative thoughts can control us, Tool: Grateful Flow Page 177.

    • Odd Cookie: Express yourself: Insecurity, Shadow Tool is: Self Expression, Ikigami. Pg 138.

    • Cookie wants to be unique but learns the importance of being together.

Idea Board

Brand Ideas

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSugarBakery?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1636454142&from_page=listing

Edutopia Mindfulness: 

https://www.edutopia.org/topic/mindfulness/

Word Choices: Saying “you should be proud of yourself” instead of “I’m proud of you.” 

It’s a way of acknowledging the other person’s achievements, at the same time, making sure they know that they don’t have to rely on validation from someone else, but that they are very much capable of that feeling.

Word Choices: One ancient Sufi saint, he said, the reason why people shout when they're angry. is because although they're next to each other. physically, their hearts have become so far apart. And because their hearts are so far apart, they feel the need to shout. to try and make up that distance that has been created.

Social Media Marketing Strategy

1. Key message - We constantly tell ourselves stories which don't have a voice. I want children to use Cookie as their inner voice. A voice that is kind, encouraging, beleiving, forgiving and cheering the inner spirit on.

2. Self mastery of emotional wellbeing. Emotional intelligence. 

3. Key Message is Conscious Families - What do you struggle with? Discipline. If you make concisousness a part of your path where you learn from each other then it becomes easy. Cultivating Compassion and Understanding. Children lead with wit, forgiveness, generosity, innocence. Things we can learn from.

   • https://plumvillage.org/transcriptions/cultivating-compassion-and-understanding - Resources and your book's message

   • Self Awareness, Introspection, Compassion towards flaws of self and others.

4. Build a chair for Bear - build a house for Cookie challenge. Etc

5. Everything exists in Opposites

   • • When you are kind to your children, how do you practice kindness to yourself?

3. Understanding

• • Different personalities have different ways of showing love.

  • Open Communication.

4. Accept Divine help in all forms. 

• Cultivate trust in the higher good. Deities are not woo-woo.  It is your support system. 

• Develop syncronocity

5. Inter-being

• We project a lot of our conditioning.  Can we laugh at it

6. Humor. Can you be the stand-up comedian of your life? 

5. • • If you practice laughing at your ego, others cannot hurt your ego.

6. Recipes for Self Awareness: 

   • 50 words story prompts: Offer teachers and parents, open ended stories that children need to complete. This trains them to create their own personal stories/recipes with stick figure art.  Now ask them to make it funny, serious, sad or silly, kind.

7. How can this help you? Neuroscience /meditation tidbits 

Boys love games, girls love books. Can you create activity printables to create something mindful. E.g Funny Moods board game like snake and ladder, A cookie card game like Uno, Automata, Pop Up cards with a message.Several countries are known for being active in conscious parenting practices:

United States: Canada: Australia:  United Kingdom:  Netherlands:  Scandinavian Countries:  India:  New Zealand:

8. Baking enthusiasts

   • Classic Baking: Many popular baking books focus on timeless and traditional baked goods such as bread, cookies, cakes, and pastries. These books often provide foundational recipes and techniques.

   • Artisan Baking: Artisan baking books delve into the art and science of creating bread and other baked goods using traditional methods, natural ingredients, and fermentation.

   • Cupcakes and Desserts: Baking books centered around cupcakes, muffins, and various dessert creations are popular due to their appeal for parties, special occasions, and individual portions.

9. If a tshirt is marketed as a cupcake, can you market a book as something more than a passive thing? E.g ?

Cookie Stories - What is your signature storytelling tactics? 

1. Book Cover

   1. Like Jonny Cupcakes and the Purple Cow,  Can your BOOK COVER be the best Bakery Bag or a Cookie Mix Kit type of Art?

   2. Like babies are precious, cookie is something delightful. Small moments of joy and anticipation.

2. WRITING Style 

   1. Humor, Silly, Cookie Jargon

      1. Funny /surprise ending

   2. Interactive

      1. Active Unplugged Play - Doing motions, making, building.

      2. Theatrical - e.g affirmations

   3. Adventure

3. Playful Taoism style Message

   1. Self Awareness, Self Discovery, Reflections, Empowerment, Meta Cognition, SEL Program

4. Creative Constraints

   1. Do not use quotes - takes away the interaction. Speech bubbles, color coding, cartoon head make it more personal.

   2. 750 words or less

   3. 32 pages, 23 words/page.

   4. No ly, real, very words unless necessary. 

5. Art

   1. Mixed media Art, striking colors and graphics.

      1. Rice paper for background. Cookie sheets.

6. Activities

   1. Print and Play games.

7. Audience Target

Art Style

1. Mixed Media Collage - Use colored paper and veneer cut on Cricut

2. White Background

3. Large Illustrations, Do not mimic a painting. Less is more. Edit like wordcount on script.

4. Bright. Colorful

5. Follow Rules of Cover design on interior pages. - http://nataliemerheb.com/illustration-101/top-tips-for-good-childrens-picture-book-cover-design/?fbclid=IwAR3_5WGBoFQc_1Ucf3ufB7gNQmErwqbXBozugyKs20h3BnsFLfZLDNLIBE4

Collage Artists

Eric Carle

Steve Jenkins - https://www.stevejenkinsbooks.com/books

Leo Lioni

Lois Elhart

Ezra Jack Keats - https://www.youtube.com/live/tj4U849cgTc?si=Q4PaPo6p0z0btVaW

Bryan Collier

Christian Robinson

Oge Mora

Book Examples

Market Street - Collage Book - Newbery and Caldecot Award

The Snow Rabbit, Camille Garochi

Saturday, Oge Mora

How to illustrate in 5 days:

Illustrating a 17-spread picture book in just 5 days is an ambitious endeavor that requires careful planning, efficient workflow, and focused dedication. Here's a suggested step-by-step approach to help you achieve this goal:

Day 1: Planning and Preparations

• Read the Manuscript: Familiarize yourself with the story and understand the key scenes, characters, and emotions.

• Storyboarding: Create a rough storyboard or thumbnail sketches for each spread. This will help you visualize the composition and flow of the illustrations.

• Gather Reference Materials: Collect reference images, photos, or sketches that will help you accurately depict scenes, characters, and objects.

Day 2: Sketching and Initial Outlines

• Digital Setup: Set up your digital illustration workspace with the required tools, software, and templates.

• Character and Object Sketches: Begin sketching characters, objects, and key elements for each spread. Focus on capturing the essence of the scene.

• Layout Sketches: Create layout sketches for each spread, considering composition, character placements, and overall visual balance.

Day 3: Refining and Detailing

• Refine Sketches: Based on feedback or personal review, refine your sketches, ensuring they accurately represent the scenes and characters.

• Scan and Digitize: Scan or digitally trace your refined sketches to create clean outlines. Import these outlines into your digital workspace.

• Backgrounds and Filler Elements: Add background details, patterns, and filler elements using AI-assisted tools or existing assets.

Day 4: Coloring and Rendering

• Color Palette: Apply a consistent color palette to maintain visual coherence throughout the book. Use AI tools or references to suggest suitable colors.

• Digital Coloring: Apply colors to your illustrations, focusing on light and shadow to add depth and dimension.

• Character Details: Add facial expressions, clothing details, and any unique characteristics to bring characters to life.

Day 5: Final Touches and Review

• Finalizing Spreads: Polish each spread, paying attention to details, textures, and small elements that enhance the overall illustration.

• Consistency Check: Ensure that the style, proportions, and visual elements remain consistent across all spreads.

• Review and Feedback: Take time to review your illustrations with a fresh perspective. If possible, seek feedback from peers or mentors.

• Revision and Edits: Implement any necessary changes or edits based on feedback, ensuring the illustrations align with the story's emotions and atmosphere.

• Export and Formatting: Export the final illustrations in the required format and resolution for the picture book layout.

Remember that creating high-quality illustrations within such a short timeframe requires intense focus and discipline. Be prepared to adapt your approach as needed and prioritize the spreads that have the most impact on the story. While this accelerated process might result in a basic level of illustration, it can serve as a starting point that can be refined later. If the timeline is too tight, consider evaluating if an extension is possible to ensure the best quality for your picture book.

Tools:

Certainly! Adobe offers a suite of powerful creative tools that can be incredibly helpful for illustrating a picture book. Here are some Adobe tools that can assist you with each step of the process:

Planning and Preparations:

• Manuscript Reading: Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader for reading the manuscript.

Sketching and Initial Outlines:

• Digital Setup: Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fresco for digital sketching and drawing.

• Character and Object Sketches: Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fresco with a graphic tablet and stylus.

• Layout Sketches: Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fresco for creating layout sketches.

Refining and Detailing:

• Sketch Refinement: Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fresco for refining sketches.

• Scan and Digitize: Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator for digitizing and cleaning sketches.

Coloring and Rendering:

• Color Palette: Adobe Color for creating and exploring color palettes.

• Digital Coloring: Adobe Photoshop for adding color and shading.

• Character Details: Adobe Photoshop for detailed character work.

Final Touches and Review:

• Consistency Check: Adobe Photoshop for side-by-side comparisons.

• Review and Feedback: Adobe Creative Cloud for collaboration and sharing files.

• Revision and Edits: Adobe Photoshop for making revisions.

Export and Formatting:

• Export: Adobe Photoshop's export options.

• Formatting: Adobe InDesign for arranging illustrations in the picture book layout.

Remember that Adobe tools offer a wide range of features, and your familiarity with these tools will play a significant role in your efficiency. If you're comfortable with Adobe software, it can be a powerful suite to tackle all aspects of creating a picture book.

Complementary Markets

• Baking and Recipe Blogs: Collaborate with food bloggers who specialize in baking and recipes. Your book can be featured in posts related to cookie recipes and baking activities for kids.

• Cooking Shows and Demonstrations: Partner with cooking shows or online video channels that focus on baking and cooking. They can mention your book in their content.

• Cooking Subscription Boxes: Collaborate with companies that offer cooking or baking subscription boxes for families. Your book could be included in their themed boxes.

• Cookie and Baking Expos: Participate in cookie and baking expos or events, showcasing your book to attendees who have a passion for baking.

• Culinary Schools: Partner with culinary schools that offer programs for both kids and adults. Your book could be recommended as a fun addition to their curriculum.

• Cooking and Baking Classes for Kids: Work with organizations that provide cooking and baking classes for children. Your book can be suggested as additional reading material.

• Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs): Collaborate with PTAs to include your book in their fundraisers, family events, or school book fairs.

• Cookbook Publishers: Partner with cookbook publishers to create a package that combines your picture book with a family-friendly baking cookbook.

• Cooking Equipment Retailers: Collaborate with stores that sell baking equipment, utensils, and accessories. They can promote your book alongside their products.

• Food and Recipe Apps: Work with developers of mobile apps that focus on cooking, baking, and recipes. Your book can be featured within the app as a recommended read.

• Cooking Challenges and Competitions: Partner with organizations that organize cooking challenges or competitions for kids. Your book can be part of the prizes or promotions.

• Online Recipe Communities: Engage with online communities and forums where people share recipes and cooking tips. Mention your book in relevant discussions.

• Catering Services: Collaborate with catering services that offer children's parties and events. Your book can be recommended for themed parties.

• Children's Baking Kits and Workshops: Collaborate with companies that offer children's baking kits or workshops. Your cookie-themed picture book can be bundled with baking supplies, encouraging kids to read the book and then try their hand at making cookies.

• Food and Cooking Magazines: Pitch your book to magazines that cover food, recipes, and cooking, particularly those with a family-oriented focus.

• Children's Cooking Publications and Magazines: Collaborate with magazines or online publications that focus on children's cooking and baking. Feature your book in articles or reviews.

• Family and Parenting Blogs: Partner with family-oriented blogs that cover topics like cooking, baking with kids, and family activities. Offer giveaways or guest posts related to your book's theme.

• Educational Programs: Collaborate with schools or educational programs that teach kids about food, nutrition, and cooking. Your book can complement their curriculum.

• Children's Cooking Events: Participate in children's cooking events, fairs, and workshops. Showcase your book and engage with parents and children who share an interest in cooking.

• Cooking and Baking Toy Manufacturers: Team up with companies that produce cooking and baking toys for kids. Your book can be included as part of their product packages.

• Library Cooking Programs: Partner with libraries that organize cooking or baking programs for children. Your book can be recommended for reading before or after these events.

• Parent-Child Bonding Activities: Collaborate with organizations that promote parent-child bonding activities. Your book can be suggested as part of cookie-baking bonding experiences.

• Food and Recipe Apps for Kids: Partner with app developers that create interactive food and recipe apps for children. Feature your book as a reading recommendation within the app.

• What about Bakeries?

By exploring these complementary markets, you can create partnerships and promotional opportunities that align with the theme of your cookie-themed picture book, increasing its visibility and appeal to audiences interested in cookies, baking, and related activities.

Substitutes for Cookie Picture Book

Substitutes for a cookie-themed picture book are alternative forms of entertainment, activities, or content that could capture the attention of your target audience (kids aged 5-8) in a similar manner. Understanding these substitutes helps you position your cookie picture book uniquely and emphasize its value compared to these alternatives. Here are some substitutes:

• Cooking and Baking TV Shows for Kids: Television shows that teach kids about cooking and baking through visual demonstrations.

• Baking Video Games or Apps: Interactive apps or video games that simulate baking experiences and allow kids to virtually create recipes and decorate treats.

• Cooking and Baking YouTube Channels: Online video content where kids can watch step-by-step baking tutorials and recipes.

• Cooking and Baking Kits: Kits that include pre-measured ingredients and instructions for kids to bake real treats at home.

• Educational Cooking Workshops: Workshops that teach kids about cooking and baking techniques in a hands-on learning environment.

• Recipe Books for Kids: Children's cookbooks with easy-to-follow recipes designed for young chefs.

• Crafting Kits: DIY craft kits that involve creating cookie-themed crafts or decorations.

• Children's Food Shows: Television programs that showcase fun food-related content beyond cooking, such as food challenges or food art.

• Creative Play Activities: Art and play activities that involve making cookie-themed crafts or using modeling clay to create cookie designs.

• Kitchen Playsets: Toy kitchen sets that allow kids to pretend they are baking and cooking in a miniature kitchen environment.

• Storybooks with Other Themes: Picture books with themes like friendship, adventure, or imagination that compete for children's attention.

• Outdoor Play: Outdoor activities like playing sports, going to the park, or riding bicycles, which compete with indoor reading activities.

• Digital Entertainment: Digital games, apps, and videos that provide interactive entertainment options.

To position your cookie-themed picture book effectively, emphasize its unique qualities, such as fostering imagination, storytelling, and engagement with a real-world theme. You can highlight the tactile experience of reading a physical book, the joy of shared reading with family, and the educational aspects of learning about baking and cookies through the narrative. By showcasing the distinctive benefits of your picture book, you can differentiate it from substitutes and attract your target audience effectively.

NON Customers for Marketing Approach:

• Health-Conscious Parents: Parents who prioritize nutritious eating and may restrict their children's consumption of sugary treats like cookies.

• Nutrition Educators: Educators who emphasize healthy eating habits might view a picture book centered around cookies as contradictory to their message.

• Allergy-Aware Families: Families dealing with food allergies, particularly allergies to common cookie ingredients (e.g., gluten, dairy, nuts), might not be interested due to concerns about safety.

• Schools with Strict Nutrition Policies: Schools with strict nutrition policies that discourage or prohibit sugary snacks may not find a cookie-themed book suitable for their educational environment.

• Dietary-Restricted Families: Families adhering to specific diets (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free) due to health reasons may not relate to a picture book focused on traditional cookies.

• Cultural and Religious Groups: Cultural or religious groups with dietary restrictions that conflict with cookie ingredients may not resonate with the theme.

• Oral Health Advocates: Families and organizations that prioritize oral health and discourage excess sugar consumption might not be interested in a cookie-related book.

• Anti-Sugar Advocates: Individuals or groups that advocate against excessive sugar consumption, particularly in children, might not embrace a picture book centered around cookies.

• Educators Focused on Healthy Habits: Teachers and educators who promote healthy lifestyle choices might prefer literature that aligns with their teachings.

• Families with Dietary Restrictions: Families who follow specific diets due to health conditions (e.g., diabetes) might find a picture book about cookies incompatible with their dietary needs.

• Schools Emphasizing Balanced Meals: Schools that emphasize balanced meals and discourage excessive snacking might not see a cookie-themed book as supportive of their goals.

• Wellness Programs: Families participating in wellness programs that discourage sugary treats as part of a healthy lifestyle might not relate to a book about cookies.

• Vegan or Plant-Based Families: Families adhering to a vegan or plant-based lifestyle might not engage with a picture book that focuses on traditional cookie ingredients.

By identifying these non-customers, you can adapt your marketing approach and messaging to address their concerns or create content that appeals to a broader range of preferences. This can help you effectively target your desired audience while considering potential objections or preferences of non-customers.

How do I track FB ads traffic to Amazon sales

1. Amazon Affiliate Program (Amazon Associates):

• Sign up for the Amazon Associates program if you haven't already. This program allows you to earn a commission on sales generated through your referral links.

• Create unique tracking IDs for your Facebook ad campaigns within your Amazon Associates account. These IDs will help you identify which clicks and sales come from your Facebook ads.

• Generate affiliate links for your picture book's Amazon product page using the tracking IDs. Use these links in your Facebook ad campaigns.

• Monitor the reports in your Amazon Associates dashboard to track clicks, conversions, and earnings associated with each tracking ID. This will help you measure the effectiveness of your Facebook ad campaigns in driving sales.

2. UTM Parameters:

• Use UTM parameters to track clicks and conversions from your Facebook ads. UTM parameters are tags added to your destination URL that provide additional information about the source of the traffic.

• Use Google's UTM builder or Facebook's built-in UTM parameters to create unique URLs for your Amazon product page. Include parameters like source (utm_source=Facebook), medium (utm_medium=social), and campaign name (utm_campaign=YourBookAd).

• Monitor your Amazon sales reports and compare them with the data from your UTM parameters to attribute sales to specific Facebook ad campaigns.

3. Landing Page:

• Create a dedicated landing page on your website that acts as an intermediary between your Facebook ad and the Amazon product page.

• Include clear calls-to-action (CTAs) on the landing page that encourage visitors to click through to Amazon to purchase the book.

• Use tools like Google Analytics to track traffic and conversions on your landing page. You can set up goals to measure how many users proceed from your landing page to the Amazon product page and make a purchase.

• Compare the data from your landing page analytics with your Amazon sales data to determine the impact of your Facebook ads.

Merchandise to market with Cookie Books

1. Think Bulk Gifts for school celebrations from children and teachers. 

2. Sticky Notes

3. Affirmation Cards

4. Band-aids

5. Birthday and other holiday party decor! 

6. Plushies

7. Snack plates

8. Stickers

9. Socks

10. School Bags

11. Mugs/Water Bottles

E.g. Zuri Rose is doing pink jackets

Fundamentals of Tao

Taoism is a complex philosophy with many different aspects, but there are several fundamental concepts that are central to Taoist thought:

1. Pu: Pu, which is sometimes translated as "uncarved block," refers to the idea of returning to a state of simplicity and innocence, like an uncarved block of wood. Pu emphasizes the importance of letting go of our preconceptions and expectations, and returning to a state of openness and receptivity to the world around us.

2. Inner Nature: Furthermore, Taoism teaches that Inner Nature cannot be fooled. Unfortunately, most people do not listen to Inner Nature. The consequence is that they do not ever really grow to understand themselves. Without this understanding, it is difficult to have much respect for the self as well.

3. The Tao: The Tao, which is sometimes translated as "the Way," is the central concept of Taoism. It refers to the ultimate, unnameable, and indescribable source of all things, which underlies and permeates the entire universe. The Tao is often described as a natural force that flows through everything and cannot be fully understood or explained.

4. Wu Wei: Wu Wei, which is often translated as "non-action," refers to the idea of acting in accordance with the natural flow of the universe, rather than trying to impose our will on it. Wu Wei emphasizes the importance of acting spontaneously and without effort, in harmony with the Tao.

5. Yin and Yang: Yin and Yang are two complementary and opposing forces that represent the balance and harmony of the universe. Yin represents the feminine, receptive, and passive aspects of the world, while Yang represents the masculine, active, and assertive aspects. The interaction and balance of these two forces is seen as essential to the harmony and balance of the universe.

6. Te: Te, which is sometimes translated as "virtue" or "power," refers to the idea of living in accordance with the Tao and cultivating a sense of moral and ethical goodness. Te is associated with qualities such as compassion, humility, and simplicity, and is seen as essential to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.

These concepts are just a few examples of the many ideas that are central to Taoist thought. Together, they provide a framework for understanding the interconnected and dynamic nature of the universe, and offer guidance on how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in harmony with the natural world.