Tish Rabe shares decades of hard-won wisdom on writing children’s books: start with the ending—often a rhyming moral—to anchor the story; build characters who are slightly older than the target age group and name them with cultural resonance; prioritize read-aloud rhythm over perfect rhyme, using slant rhymes and familiar melodies like 'Twinkle, Twinkle' as scaffolds. She emphasizes visual storytelling—how page turns, spreads, and illustrator collaboration shape emotional pacing—and grounds her work in real-world research, adapting content when science evolves (e.g., Pluto’s reclassification). Her books for military families highlight resilience through tangible gestures, like traced hands for deployed parents. On the business side, she demystifies royalties, flat fees, and self-publishing pitfalls—from illustrator selection to Amazon distribution—while cautioning against literal translation of rhyming text. Ultimately, Rabe’s approach is joyful, disciplined, and deeply child-centered: writing not *at* kids, but *with* their voices, attention spans, and emotional truths in mind.