As an author of children's books you must know a few things that would help you produce a better book. There are certain facts about publishing children's books. First, you must understand that a toddler as well as a young adult reads children's literature. Therefore, you must be clear about whom of the two are you targeting. Secondly, you must understand that the classics are not the only source of information and inspiration. Contemporary books could also give you loads of ideas and information regarding what and how to write. Most of all, you would have to develop a sense of what children like and rite about it.