I write picture books. That means that my readers are very short. I remember what it was like to be a kid, but it’s not as easy to remember what it feels like to be little in a world of big people. What do kids notice at that height? And more importantly, what am I missing? It was time for a change of perspective.
On my way to the New York Public Library, I stopped by Bryant Park to find out what a walk through the park would look like through the eyes of my readers. I held the camera at about 33” from the ground, and here’s what I saw…
The first thing I notice is legs. And butts. And the ground is much closer. Then I notice a little bird preening under a cafe table. Then a white wall—and I had to see what was on the other side of it. But first I had to chase a pigeon—I just HAD to.
I took a peek over the wall, and I saw one little fellow ice skating with a penguin. Then I’m drawn to the lights and sounds of the carousel with it’s toads, rabbits and horses flying through the air, and notice one unusual rider, as well.
A vine running up the side of a building is tempting to climb. I watch friendly jugglers and dream about joining the circus. And at the end of the day, I meet a friend and we play. Which is what our readers love to do most of all.
I hope this helps you come up with even more ideas this month. Our little ones are counting on you!
Julie Gribble produces works for children and the children’s literature community in both the United States and Great Britain. While a Children’s Literature Fellow at Stony Brook Southampton, she founded KidLit TV to help inspire children to learn and read. Julie is also founder of the upcoming TeenLit TV which will feature video programs for YA fans. Julie has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and is a multi-award-winning writer, screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer. Her charming picture book, Bubblegum Princess, is based on a true story about Kate Middleton and was released on the day the first royal baby, who we now know as Prince George, arrived. Copies of the book have been donated to underprivileged children in the US and to children’s hospices in the UK. In addition to producing KidLit TV’s original shows, Julie co-produced Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg, a feature film shot in Dorset, England with Bonnie Wright of Harry Potter fame, and DOG BOWL, a short film by Gordy Hoffman which premiered at the 2015 Raindance International Film Festival in London. Julie sits on the Children’s Committee of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts: BAFTA-NY and is a member of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, New York Women in Film and Television, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She has presented at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference, NYC School Library System Spring Institute, Connecticut Library Association, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference.
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January 28, 2019 at 11:05 am
Erica Joseph
Good reminder! Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 11:05 am
Andria Rosenbaum
A kid lit. writer always needs to look up. Thanks, Julie!!
January 28, 2019 at 11:05 am
Joan Swanson
It is so different when you look at it from their perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 11:06 am
Carolyne Ruck
Thank you for sharing your amazing walk with us. It’s not only important to remember what our small readers see, but how magically and immediately they interpret it. Great insights.
January 28, 2019 at 11:06 am
Gregory E Bray
Great video. Thanks for the post.
January 28, 2019 at 11:22 am
Judy Pressler
Loved the video. Your walk was inspiring!
January 28, 2019 at 11:07 am
laura516
Thank you for reminding me to look at the world from a child’s point-of-view. What a great video!
January 28, 2019 at 11:07 am
CJ Penko
Love the perspective! Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 11:07 am
Beth Gallagher
Love this advice! 🎉💗🎉
January 28, 2019 at 11:07 am
Katie Engen
Eye-opening! (And hooray for unharmed pigeons…)
January 28, 2019 at 11:07 am
Sue Heavenrich
Thanks for the wonderful field trip! And the reminder that to kids we are all legs and butts…
January 28, 2019 at 11:08 am
Amy Houts
I felt I was right there with you. Fun!
January 28, 2019 at 11:08 am
Robyn Campbell
Julie’s Bubblegum Princess is such a fun story. It made me think of another book I could write based on another real-life character. Thanks, Tara. I’m up to 140 and out of space on my poster board. I should have written smaller.
January 28, 2019 at 11:09 am
Liz Steinglass
I absolutely love this idea.
January 28, 2019 at 11:09 am
Penny Parker Klostermann
Excellent advice, Julie. Such an important element to remember! And thanks for the visual! The pigeon was my fave!
January 28, 2019 at 11:09 am
dlapmandi
That was a great video. One thing I noticed is no one squatted to see the child. As adults we need to remember that kids always have to look up. We should get to their level more often than we do.
January 28, 2019 at 11:10 am
Susan Macartney
Always fun to explore the world from different perspectives – fun reminder of how are audience might see things – thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 11:10 am
Cindy Faughnan
Great idea!
January 28, 2019 at 11:10 am
beckylevine
Oh, such a good reminder about perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 11:10 am
Paisley Schade
Kids are always trying to be taller, and sometimes we have to remember to be smaller. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 11:11 am
Janice Woods
Great perspective! Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 11:12 am
Kim Erickson
Such a great exercise!
January 28, 2019 at 11:13 am
supermario6
WHat a great idea!
January 28, 2019 at 11:13 am
KATHY Z.PRICE
I remember reading a wonderful picture book from a Canadian writer who described a child moving through a forest of legs— or something like that. I’ve been an early music specialist for a million years, and it’s fairly routine to always stoop at eye level with kids–but realized I’d forgotten that as a writer. Hah! Thanks for the reminder Julie. BONUS POINTS FOR STARTING MY DAY WITH THE INDESCRIBABLE PAT CUMMINGS
January 28, 2019 at 11:13 am
Lisa Billa
Great video! Thanks for sharing this perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 11:14 am
Mary York
Impressive guest! Thank you for the long and short of it!
January 28, 2019 at 11:14 am
C.L. Murphy
I remember this video, Julie! Such a great visual aid for inspiration. KidLit TV continues to amaze!
January 28, 2019 at 11:14 am
Jessica Kulekjian
Thank you for the reminder to keep our young reader’s perspectives at the front and center of our minds.
January 28, 2019 at 11:15 am
Lisa Pavalon
And how fun it must be to see things from a child’s perspective! Can’t wait to give this a try. We’re having a snow day in my part of the world right now, which might just be the perfect time to give it a try. Loved this post, thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 11:15 am
Joanna Rowland
It will be fun today to imagine what my students see from their perspective throughout the day.
January 28, 2019 at 11:16 am
karinlarson
A terrific reminder to see things from a child’s point of view. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 11:16 am
thecrowsmap
What a fun way to generate ideas! Thanks, Julie:)
Gail Hartman
January 28, 2019 at 11:16 am
rimna
Love this idea – thanks for the reminder of a child’s world.
January 28, 2019 at 11:17 am
lavern15
Julie, I saw everything you just described so vividly and I could actually picture it being a picture book. Thanks for letting my mind run wild and free like a child.
January 28, 2019 at 11:18 am
Garnett Natasha
Great video. You saved us all having to walk through the park on our knees. My child self was most interested in the green counter- were there cookies up there?
January 28, 2019 at 11:18 am
Li’vee Rehfield
Thank you Julie for a different perspective 😊
January 28, 2019 at 11:20 am
judyrubin13
Thank you, Julie, for sharing your change of perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 11:20 am
Frances Kalavritinos
Thanks for the reminder to think short!
January 28, 2019 at 11:21 am
Dea Brayden
Fabulous video! So right to be at this level. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 11:22 am
Freda Lewkowicz
Thank you for helping me walk back into childhood.
January 28, 2019 at 11:22 am
Mary Lou Johnson
Hi Julie! How did you know about the picture book I am writing? I loved your post. It’s extremely validating!
January 28, 2019 at 11:23 am
Jennifer Bower
Thanks Julie. Different perspectives can indeed inspire us to see ordinary things in an extraordinary way!
January 28, 2019 at 11:23 am
Barbara Senenman
Yes, this is another perspective we have to keep in mind. Thank you for the reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 11:24 am
Mary Ann Cortez
I love the idea of filming from the eye level of a child. I’m going to try that. Great post.
January 28, 2019 at 11:24 am
Carol Gwin Nelson
Great post! Thanks for reminding us that the little ones we write for are exactly that, little!
January 28, 2019 at 11:25 am
Nalini Raghunandan
This is so inspiring Julie, I love the short video.
January 28, 2019 at 11:27 am
Juliana Lee
Hi Julie. Wow! What a resume! The video is genius too!
January 28, 2019 at 11:27 am
Tracy Hora
Great reminder! Thanks for the video view of our little guys.
January 28, 2019 at 11:29 am
hmmmmm
Nice. I esp. liked the vine shot — the head tilting up up up…
Thanks Julie.
January 28, 2019 at 11:29 am
Nicole Vuong
Buttloads of butts!
January 28, 2019 at 11:31 am
lindaschueler
Cool video! Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 11:31 am
storyfairy
Nice post. It’s very important to remember how kids see the world.
January 28, 2019 at 11:34 am
jenabenton
This is also one of my favorite posts. I think of this video constantly. It’s a great reminder to change my perspective. I feel the need for a walk this morning! ❤️
January 28, 2019 at 11:35 am
jheitman22
This POV is so important to remember and a reason that kids notice things that grownups don’t. Thanks, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 11:35 am
saralakron
I guess we forget how to be short! And chase pigeons.
January 28, 2019 at 11:37 am
Jacqueline Adams
I’m surprised by how much that video changes perspective, and not just physically. It reminded me of what it felt like to be a kid.
January 28, 2019 at 11:38 am
Ellen Sirianni
Great video! Thanks for the reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 11:40 am
Lynne Marie
Thanks @Julie Gribble for all you do for KidLit!
January 28, 2019 at 11:42 am
Claire W Bobrow
I love the carousel-riding pug! And I can really relate to looking up at counter tops – still feel like I have to do that now. I can’t reach half my kitchen cabinets, either. Fun video and excellent post. Thanks, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 11:42 am
sandra schreier
Enjoy your post looking forward to it everyday. I just started my journey of writting for little ones and love it.
January 28, 2019 at 11:43 am
Mark Bentz
Great post to see again. Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 11:48 am
betlw
Thanks, Julie, for reminding us that kids see things we miss. They do have a lower view of everything like butts and legs. That’s probably why taking a walk with a child will open up his/her world to us. Thank you also for all the work you do for kids.
January 28, 2019 at 11:49 am
authoraileenstewart
That video is awesome. What a great point of view.
January 28, 2019 at 11:49 am
Jennifer G Prevost
Oh my goodness this almost made me emotional. I try to see things from my kids angle, but this was so real…
This is what life looks like for my youngest! Thanks for the inspiration.
January 28, 2019 at 11:49 am
thelmakat
Pug on the carousel!! Bahaha! Love your video capturing life through the child’s eye level. Thank you for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 11:51 am
carol w Munro
Loved the video, Julie. But is the pigeon being chased or is it the leader — victim or perpetrator? The ideas for NYC animal stories are bubbling. Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 11:52 am
Johnell DeWitt
Oh wow, it’s easy to forget how low to the ground everything is. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 11:54 am
smpeace
Great video! Good to remember the perspective of our readers – thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 11:55 am
Rinda Beach
What a great idea…to look at the world from the eyes of your audience, in their position close to the ground. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 11:56 am
Bonni Goldberg
Wonderful video! Visual perspective is a terrific reminder. I’d love to see a version of this in other venues: at home, at kindergarten, in a restaurant, etc.
January 28, 2019 at 11:56 am
Becky Ross Michael
Wonderful way to gain a child’s perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 11:57 am
lizricewrites
Great idea! Thank you for sharing your video!
January 28, 2019 at 11:57 am
matthewlasley
Perspective is very important. Seeing the world the way it was so long ago for many of us is difficult. This is not just visual, but the senses, the lack of vocabulary, the immense imagination, the short attention span, the wonder.
January 28, 2019 at 11:58 am
Kelly Carey
Good reminder!
January 28, 2019 at 11:58 am
Pamela Harrison
What a wonderful reminder to imagine the child’s point of view. They notice things closer to the ground! Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Vicki Wilke
Butts and birds – perspective is everything! 😂
January 28, 2019 at 12:02 pm
Ashley Congdon
This is a great strategy. See the world from where they’re standing.
January 28, 2019 at 12:05 pm
Jenna Feldman
Thank you for your post!
January 28, 2019 at 12:06 pm
Jim Chaize
Yes, it can be very helpful to change one’s perspective. Thanks, Julie.
January 28, 2019 at 12:09 pm
Sally Lotz Spratt - Badass 2019🦋 (@SallyLotzSpratt)
Love, love, love. Great reminder for us tall folks to get down and see what the kids are seeing.
January 28, 2019 at 12:12 pm
Julie Mondi
It’s a whole different world down there! Thanks for the insight!
January 28, 2019 at 12:12 pm
ggolant
What a great idea!!!! LOVE it!
January 28, 2019 at 12:13 pm
Suzanne LaLiberte Lewis
Perspective is a big theme for me this year. Loved this research on visual perspective. Thank you, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 12:20 pm
danielledufayet
Well, to answer your question, Tall; I’m 5’7″ and I love to read picture books! But, I get what you mean…we.as writers, have to enter their world. Thanks for the reminder!
January 28, 2019 at 12:22 pm
Marie Powell
Great study in perspective – thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 12:22 pm
Gabi Snyder
Thanks, Julie, for this reminder to consider a child’s-eye perspective when writing!
January 28, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Debra K Shumaker
Perfect idea. Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Barbara Farr Renner
Sometimes I forget to think from a child’s perspective. This is a great reminder to look at the world from their view. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 12:26 pm
Savannah
Super fun video! What a great reminder, thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 12:26 pm
Cheryl Johnson
Love the idea of seeing things from that perspective! Opens up other story ideas.
January 28, 2019 at 12:28 pm
megcason1
What a way to gain perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Shirley
Great idea to get a child’s perspective. Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Paula Puckett
The video was great! Showing what a picture book reader would see reminds me to take another look from that point of view. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 12:30 pm
June Sengpiehl
It’s an interesting idea to focus on the perspective of the reader as we come
up with ideas for our books. Very interesting post.
January 28, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Harshita
Wow! I loved this perspective. Thank you for sharing the video.
January 28, 2019 at 12:34 pm
Amy Newbold
Loved the video and the reminder to take a look at the world from the perspective of the reader. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 12:35 pm
Nancy Colle
How cool is this? The world looks so different from their perspective. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Jenifer McNamara
Enjoyed your post about the child’s view and the camera.
January 28, 2019 at 12:38 pm
Joan Longstaff
Great video that shows the world in a familiar , yet unique, way – which is what we are all trying to do with out stories!
January 28, 2019 at 12:39 pm
kiwijenny
This was a smack my hand to my forehead moment. THANK YOU.
January 28, 2019 at 12:39 pm
mlflannigan
Thank you Julie! 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Sensibility and Sense
This is awesome, Julie! Thanks for helping us look at the world through our readers’ eyes. It’s such a great reminder! Patti Richards
January 28, 2019 at 12:41 pm
polly renner
Thanks Julie! I’m short so it’s not that far for me to think like someone tiny:>
January 28, 2019 at 12:41 pm
CindyC
Thanks for a new perspective! Great idea.
January 28, 2019 at 12:43 pm
rnewman504
Love this post and the film. For some of thirty-three inches doesn’t seem so short. 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 12:44 pm
Angie
Fun video! Makes me realize how much we miss when we zoom from point A to point B inside our heads the whole time…
January 28, 2019 at 12:46 pm
Carole Calladine
Thank you for sharing your camera / child perspective. Butts, squirrels, pigeons. Lots to see and chase. I need to put my butt in a chair and write
January 28, 2019 at 12:48 pm
Lois J WICKSTROM
I’m still short as an adult. I’ve spent my life looking up.
January 28, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Sharon Nix Jones
A child’s view of things is so refreshing. Thank you for the reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Lisa Riddiough
Thank you for this perspective, Julie!!
January 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Antje
Thank you so much for your post and adding this valuable video. Such a great reminder of how thoughtless we tall people often are…
January 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm
K.A.Steed
Thanks for the idea!
January 28, 2019 at 12:51 pm
triciacandy
Great reminder. Thanks, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 12:51 pm
Melanie Ellsworth
Great idea, Julie! The perfect height for spotting lost coins!
January 28, 2019 at 12:52 pm
carmelamccainsimmons
Thanks so much! Truly inspired me! I have GOT to write down the brilliant idea you just sparked right now before that ember dies down.
January 28, 2019 at 12:56 pm
Rebecca Colby
It’s so important to remember to view things from a child’s perspective. Time for my own walk–I may have to chase a pigeon too. 😉 Thanks for the inspiration!
January 28, 2019 at 12:56 pm
Janie Reinart
Julie your film was brilliant. Thank you for showing us.
January 28, 2019 at 12:58 pm
LAUREN BARBIERI
Great video and exercise–thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 12:59 pm
pathaap
Great reminder, Julie! Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 12:59 pm
Amanda Davis
I love how you captured the actual perspective with your camera! Thanks for the reminder!
January 28, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Nancy Ferguson
Thank you for this film and perspective. Loved the pigeon chase.
January 28, 2019 at 1:02 pm
Kristen Tipman
Good reminder to look for inspiration from a different perspective. Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 1:02 pm
writeremmcbride
Julie, I am so impressed by your work! And I love the perspective you bring! It makes me think of some of the endearing interruptions during storytime at school, where the kids will lean forward and brush something off my shoe, or find a space between the chairs to sit, peeking outward to see the pictures I am holding. Thank you for sharing your ideas!
January 28, 2019 at 1:04 pm
Sheri Radovich
Interesting perspective from down at 36-48 inches and looking around. I think children notice so many mundane things we don’t focus on in our daily lives. But listening to their conversations is important to get the dialogue they use.
January 28, 2019 at 1:05 pm
Sarah Tobias
Great video. I live that Pat Cummings played herself. I always enjoy being down at kids level with kids. Not only do you see from their perspective, the giant rabbit on the merry-go-round could be exciting or scary, but kids seem to connect with you when you meet them in their world.
January 28, 2019 at 1:07 pm
Hillary Homzie
Fantastic visual reminder of what it’s like to view the world from a kids’ POV. It’s far too easy to get trapped in our adult lens.
January 28, 2019 at 1:07 pm
Stephanie Shaw
Great video and reminder of child’s perspective! Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 1:08 pm
Christine Pinto
Thanks for this reminder, especially as I go into class this morning!! We often think oh yeah they are shorter, but hardly ever make the effort to really see if from that height. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 1:14 pm
Robin Brett Wechsler
An important reminder to consider a child’s actual perspective. Truly eye opening. Thanks, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 1:16 pm
Linda Sakai
I love your piece on perspective. A reminder for us adults with potential for new stories. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm
mariaordish
LOL. True! Perspective…as a child….get on their level! Thanks for the post!
January 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm
Laura Purdie Salas
Fabulous video–thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 1:18 pm
Marie Sanderson
Lovely, Julie! It’s so much fun to see life through the eyes of a child. And already giving me some idea tidbits. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 1:22 pm
LeeAnn Rizzuti
Thanks, Julie, for this fun visual reminder that our readers see things a bit differently than taller folk.
January 28, 2019 at 1:23 pm
Melissa Escobar
What a great post! There are things I can remember very clearly about being a kid but reminding myself of what they see on their level is so important! Thank you Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 1:24 pm
Deb Sullivan
Terrific reminder – so much to see from a few inches down…thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 1:27 pm
Sylvia Grech
Thanks for sharing Julie! Wonderful post.
January 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Gayle Veitenheimer
Great post! Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm
SARAH Meade
I’m going to try this inspiring exercise. Thanks for the post!
January 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Tanya ShockTanya
Great video from a child’s perspective! Thank you for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm
karengreenwald2985
Thank you for this perspective on perspective! It is a great reminder to focus on the world of our readers!
January 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm
Rene` Diane Aube
I remember this post! Thanks for the reminder!! 🙂 Instantly brought up some images and ideas in my head. 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 1:34 pm
Debbie Meyer
Fabulous! Your posted sparked an idea from a vivid childhood memory. Time to get busy finally writing that story. 😀
January 28, 2019 at 1:35 pm
Stephen S. Martin
So Sweet, always wanted to do a similar thing from animal perspectives.
January 28, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Ashley Bankhead
Your video was a great way to see things from a new perspective, and to remember to see things like a child would see them. Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 1:38 pm
LenoraBiemans (@BiemansLenora)
So fun!!! It really brought me back to feeling like a short little kid looking up at the world in wonder.
January 28, 2019 at 1:45 pm
Heather Stigall
Very good idea. Excuse me while I run away to under the dining room table now.
January 28, 2019 at 1:45 pm
ptnozell
I remember this post with great fondness. Wonderful advice to view the world from a child’s height!
January 28, 2019 at 1:51 pm
Carlie Cornell
Great film. Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 1:53 pm
Jen Bagan
Wow – great perspective! Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 1:54 pm
Daryl Gottier
Thanks for the reminder to look at the world through a child’s eyes.
January 28, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Charlotte Offsay
A good exercise, thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 1:58 pm
Debbi G
Thanks for your reminder about perspecitve and your fun film!
January 28, 2019 at 1:59 pm
Katie L. Carroll (@KatieLCarroll)
Yes, it’s so important to get down to a child’s level to experience the world from their view. Great idea!
January 28, 2019 at 2:01 pm
Kim Pfennigwerth
So much fun to look at things from a 3 foot perspective! Thanks for the inspiration!
January 28, 2019 at 2:05 pm
Catherine Millington
Utterly delightful! Thank you!!
January 28, 2019 at 2:08 pm
chardixon47
Thank you for sharing your walk and leaving us with some good food for story thoughts 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 2:09 pm
Jane Dippold
I love this! Thank you for your post!
January 28, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Aimee Isaac
So fun! Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 2:21 pm
sarahheturadny
Yes, it is a great idea to get down to child height and see the world through new angles.
January 28, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Lori Alexander
It’s all about perspective. Thanks, Julie!
January 28, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Cathy Pledger
very fun and so great from a child’s perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 2:24 pm
marsha e wright
I applaud your professional resume! You work hard within AND make valuable contributions to the children’s literature universe.I’m a photographer for fun, so reading your post, I’m inspired. I will commit to snapping photos of our city at the height of a child by the first week in February. What a authentic way to remind myself to STOP SPEAKING “ADULT” in my stories. Thank you, Julie! Sending you good thoughts for your continued fulfillment and success.
January 28, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Helen
What a clever way to recapture the presepective of a child. Thank you, I will definitley give this a try.
January 28, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Kaylynn Johnsen
I am not much taller than your readers. I found your “new perspective” very familiar.
January 28, 2019 at 2:32 pm
Katie Williams
I love this idea and can’t wait to try it! Although, like a previous poster, I’m also not much taller than most picture book readers. Perhaps that why I like them so much!
January 28, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Pam Miller
Thank you. I’m writing a line back into the manuscript – something stuck against the fence.
January 28, 2019 at 2:44 pm
RebeccaTheWriter
Such an awesome video and point of view! Thanks so much for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 2:45 pm
Shel ledrew
Cheers and thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 2:47 pm
nicolesalterbraun
Good point to remember!
January 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm
Rona Shirdan
Time to look at things from a new perspective – thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Kim Wilson (@AuthorKimWilson)
Thanks for the idea! What a fun exercise in seeing things from a child’s perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 2:50 pm
Anne Bromley
Thank you for this perfect video! It’s good to be reminded how our readers see their world.
January 28, 2019 at 2:50 pm
angiecal76
Perspective is key! Thanks for your insights.
January 28, 2019 at 2:52 pm
David McMullin
That was fun. Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 2:59 pm
Nadine Gamble
Thanks for interjecting a little “perspective” into my day.
January 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Maria Marshall
That was really fun! Thanks for the reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm
mona861
Looking at things from a different perspective-ummm, great thinking!
January 28, 2019 at 3:02 pm
claireannette1
Such an inspiring video! Changing our perspective can certainly spark ideas. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 3:02 pm
Jessica Potts
Cute post!
January 28, 2019 at 3:04 pm
debbeauchamp
Interesting! Thanks for the different perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 3:07 pm
Dawn
Great video.
January 28, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Kathryn Jean Hagen
Great reminder to see the world from the eyes of our readers! Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm
Debra Daugherty
I enjoyed watching your video from a child’s perspective. When I wrote my MG novel about a bulldog, I envisioned what the dog saw from his low viewing area, mostly feet and grass. Thank you for reminding me to be aware of a child’s viewpoint, too.
January 28, 2019 at 3:14 pm
andreesantini
Fun post, thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 3:18 pm
leeanimator
Thanks so much! The video was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for helping us remember what it was like to be little and to help those little ones out there now.
January 28, 2019 at 3:26 pm
RaeMcDonald
Great boost to get us down to the KID. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Arlene Schenker
Thank you, Julie, for this tip of writing from a kid’s perspective–literally.
January 28, 2019 at 3:32 pm
fireurchin
Even though I have shrunken 1.5 inches from my full growth height… and I get down on the floor a lot at dances… great reminder that I’m not down there through the major part of life. This also reminds me of friends in wheelchairs. What else will I notice differently? Getting a camera out low is such a great idea for help with this. Thanks!
bonnie fireurchin lambourn
January 28, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Anne LeBlanc (@AnneLeBlanc2)
What a great idea! We often wonder why our little ones are so distracted. It makes sense. Seeing things from the angle of a pre-schooler will give me ideas!
January 28, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Carmen White
I think this is one of my favorite posts. It’s important as a writer, but also as a parent. The world is just so big when you’re little!
January 28, 2019 at 3:40 pm
KidLit.TV
Oh my goodness, so glad to see how this little video inspires you all. Please keep me posted on your progress! xo
January 28, 2019 at 3:48 pm
Annie Cronin Romano
Thank you for the reminder about a child’s perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 3:57 pm
Kelly Ohlert
Love the video! Really puts things in perspective. Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 3:59 pm
Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator
Cute video. It’s not much different from my everyday viewpoint. I’m just under five feet tall, I understand little one’s viewpoint and limitations very well.
January 28, 2019 at 3:59 pm
Nina Snyder
That’s a good idea! Sometimes I sit on the floor with my 3-year-old, and it’s true, it’s a different view of the world.
January 28, 2019 at 4:05 pm
Carolyn Currier
Thank you for sharing a kids perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 4:06 pm
Manju B. Howard (@ManjuBeth)
This reminds me of Tara’s post about sitting under her dining room table.
January 28, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Kellie
What a brilliant idea – how quickly we forget what the world is like from a child’s eye-height … no wonder they keep stopping and looking at stuff. Lots of ideas churning around right now.
January 28, 2019 at 4:09 pm
Kathy Halsey
Julie, the bird’s eye view of a child always needs to be in our
heads. TY.
January 28, 2019 at 4:12 pm
nataliecohn0258
I love this and it makes me want to strap a camera to my four year old, now and see what he sees! Great ideas!
January 28, 2019 at 4:14 pm
Jane Baskwill
This was great, Julie. Counter tops are what strike me – they are like walls – or fences where a child only gets a glimpse of what’s on the other side. And then there is everything that is waaaaay up. Great job.
January 28, 2019 at 4:17 pm
naturewalkwithgod
Thank you, Julie, for reminding us of our readers’ perspective. –Kim
January 28, 2019 at 4:31 pm
Bettie Boswell
This was fun. It was a nice surprise to see Pat at the end!!!
January 28, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Peggy Jaegly
Julie, what an enlightening idea! I’m going to have to lower my camera!
January 28, 2019 at 4:37 pm
Sara Matson
an interesting perspective! Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Susan Johnston
Loved meeting Julie at the ASJA conference a couple of years ago. Thanks for the tips!
January 28, 2019 at 4:46 pm
Suzanne Alexander
Great idea to look at the world from a child’s perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 4:46 pm
Linda KulpTrout
The video is adorable! Thank you for sharing it!
January 28, 2019 at 4:48 pm
Kaye Baillie
Time to get down! Thanks, Julie.
January 28, 2019 at 4:52 pm
tanyakonerman
The Kids’ perspective can show us fun, funny, and scary…important to remember how it’s different from our POV as adults!
January 28, 2019 at 4:56 pm
Genevieve Petrillo
Cool video. I guess that’s why Mom straps the GoPro onto my harness sometimes when we go hiking.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
January 28, 2019 at 4:59 pm
heidikyates
Thank you for the perspective. 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Shawna J Tenney
That was a brilliant video! It really took me back to being a kid. So important to remember what it was like. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 5:02 pm
Deb Huard, Writer
LOVED the video. Perspective is everything! Thank you for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 5:07 pm
Nadia Salomon
Love the video. Thank you for sharing. Totally get the kid level perspective. I need to incorporate this into my writing more even though I do consult with a munchkin on occasion.
January 28, 2019 at 5:08 pm
Alice Carty Fulgione
Thanks for reminding us how little people view the world!
January 28, 2019 at 5:14 pm
Dede Carlsten
What a wonderful post! It opens so many possibilities. Initially I’m going to snap pictures at waist high while walking on our bike path near Narragansett Bay in RI. It gives me so many ideas for Maine trips in kayaks and on walks/hikes. Thank you
January 28, 2019 at 5:14 pm
Cinzia V.
I love this encouragement to change your perspective and see through the eyes of a child – or at least at their level. Great!
January 28, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Elizabeth Brown
Love this post!
January 28, 2019 at 5:21 pm
Linda Chavez
What a clever idea for thinking of a child’s perspective! Now I want to see the making of the video video! 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 5:23 pm
Linda Mitchell
Yes, it does help. I would love to go back to my hometown and do exactly this…but for now, your video and one I make myself will do. Thanks for the great creativity boost!
January 28, 2019 at 5:24 pm
Teresa Robeson
Oh, that is a fun exercise try throughout any regular day!
January 28, 2019 at 5:26 pm
nrompella
Cute! Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 5:28 pm
paulastevenson7
Love this idea of remembering to kneel down and see the world from a kids view.
January 28, 2019 at 5:31 pm
aliciaminor
I notice colors and sounds people/things make, outfits people wear. Each could be a lead and that’s the challenge. Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 5:38 pm
Nancy Riley
Great idea to change perspective! Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 5:39 pm
Linda Hofke
this post made me laugh because just yesterday my daughter asked me why kids always chase pigeons… and now you’ve posted about that. Hmmm…maybe my next idea should include a pigeon. Or a chase.
January 28, 2019 at 5:40 pm
susanzonca
Appreciate that perspective, especially since I am 5’10”. It’s good to remember that our readers are little people.
January 28, 2019 at 5:42 pm
Tina Cho
Thanks for the reminder to see things from our little ones’ pov!
January 28, 2019 at 5:49 pm
Janet Halfmann
Definitely have to try this technique! Thanks for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 5:50 pm
Jodi Mckay
It’s all about perspective. Thanks for the reminder!
January 28, 2019 at 6:03 pm
Lisa L Furness
Ahh, now I understand what you meant By a “little fellow ice skating with a penguin,” after watching your video!
January 28, 2019 at 6:05 pm
annjex
I’d love to have been following behind you to observe your antics. haha
January 28, 2019 at 6:13 pm
Lori Dubbin
So many great things to see, chase, and climb at that perspective. Thanks for the reminder to get down low and look under tables and over fences.
January 28, 2019 at 6:17 pm
Sandy Foster
What a great suggestion! And to not let go of that childlike perspective is a great reminder of what being little was, and is, like!
January 28, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Prairie Garden Girl
This perspective is amazing. You’ve captured a view filled with inspiration. Thank you for a fun video.
Suzy Leopold
January 28, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Lucretia
Perspective, perspective, perspective! So important to remember when we’re writing! Thanks for sharing your video and insights.
January 28, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Michele Helsel
It’s all in the perspective, you’re right!
January 28, 2019 at 6:25 pm
curryelizabeth
What a great idea–and reminder to remember the importance of perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Dani Duck
I’m 5’10” so it’s hard to imagine being that small again. Thanks for the reminder Julie. Cute video, too!
January 28, 2019 at 6:32 pm
sherilyncook
Life is so different depending from what view you see it. Love your post. Thanks for reminding us to change our point of view to inspire us.
January 28, 2019 at 6:35 pm
Angie
Perfect reminder of the perspective we need to have as we write for young readers! Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Jill
It’s all about perspective! Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 6:45 pm
Heather Gallagher
Great post!
January 28, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Juliana Jones
Terrific video to remind us to observe the world as a kid. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Louann Brown
This post is a great reminder to remember a 3 year old’s point of view. I remember it from a previous year….it was memorable! and still is.
January 28, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Erika Henkart
I love all our short readers!! Thanks for this inspiration!
January 28, 2019 at 6:55 pm
kjerstenhayes
So great to see things from the kid level POV. Thanks for the video!
January 28, 2019 at 6:56 pm
Carolyn Bennett Fraiser
Thanks for the reminder! I’m always asking my husband to grab things off the top shelf for me so he teases me about my short legs. It’s so much different for kids!
January 28, 2019 at 7:04 pm
writersideup
I remember this great video and REALLY enjoyed seeing it again 🙂 It’s good to be reminded how different the world looks from down there…and I’m short! lol
January 28, 2019 at 7:11 pm
angie9091
I love this! Now I want to make my own version.
January 28, 2019 at 7:12 pm
Marianne Knowles
What a great way to view the world as a reader sees it! Now I’m wondering what things would look like if a character was a bird. Maybe it’s time to fly a drone around!
January 28, 2019 at 7:16 pm
Jennifer Hunt
Great reminder to keep our audience in mind. 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 7:19 pm
Joyce
Thanks for the perspective reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 7:21 pm
ssafra22
Thank you Julie. Great insight!
January 28, 2019 at 7:33 pm
Laurel Ranveig Abell
Acting like a kid really helps to write for one!
January 28, 2019 at 7:52 pm
jaclynsmiller
I work with two year olds and getting on their level shifts perspective. Good tip for writing too!
January 28, 2019 at 8:04 pm
Rani Iyer
What a fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 8:14 pm
tiffanydickinson
What a great idea – seeing the world at a child’s eye level. No wonder my child frequently talked about bottoms! Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 8:15 pm
Cassie Bentley
This really changes my perspective and give insight into another world.
Thank you.
January 28, 2019 at 8:19 pm
Natalie Lynn Tanner
JULIE: THANK YOU for the reminder that we need to see the world through the eyes of our readers–because, like you said, “they are counting on us.” THANK YOU for the inspiration and the walk through Central Park.
January 28, 2019 at 8:25 pm
Kyle McBride
Love the kids perspective!
January 28, 2019 at 8:26 pm
Noelle McBride
It is so interesting to ponder their viewpoint! Thanks for the reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 8:28 pm
Lucy Staugler
Julie, thanks for taking me on a stroll through the eyes of a child. Made my heart so happy!
KidLitTV Rocks!
January 28, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Heather Kelso
Thank you for the video to show us the perspective of our readers!
January 28, 2019 at 8:37 pm
Barb Ostapina
Julie, my challenge is at the other end of the spectrum – taller than most everybody – but you gave me an idea for a story! Thanks
January 28, 2019 at 8:38 pm
Sue Frye
Loved the peek through the eyes of a child.
January 28, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Beth Stilborn
JULIE! This was such a great post. Thank you. (I wish I’d had a penguin like that when I was learning to skate. Although, since I learned to skate when I was 10, I might have looked kind of silly…)
January 28, 2019 at 8:45 pm
DaNeil Olson
Thanks for the stroll through the park. Loved it!
January 28, 2019 at 8:50 pm
Hélène Sabourin
Everything just looks more fun!
January 28, 2019 at 8:57 pm
Marge Gower
Thanks for the Kids eye view. We forget that they do see things differently or not at all depending on their height. I may experiment with this, when it gets warmer.
January 28, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Jennifer Bush
Ha! Love the idea, and certainly makes me want to take more photos/video from that lower perspective.
January 28, 2019 at 9:07 pm
Jane Serpa
Such a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 9:11 pm
Erik Ammon
Yes! Getting down low is such a great idea! What’s it like? What do you see? Notice? Thanks for the reminder!
January 28, 2019 at 9:14 pm
Nadine Poper
What an interesting post today. Perspective. I just might spend tomorrow crawling around to gain a different view. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 9:15 pm
Laurie Bouck
I love the video!! Seeing everything from a 3 foot height sure is a good reminder of what we can see from a child’s perspective. Thanks so much for sharing!
January 28, 2019 at 9:18 pm
Lori Mozdzierz
Looking at the world from a little bites perspective is a great idea!
January 28, 2019 at 9:18 pm
Debra Katz
Thanks for sharing.
January 28, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Shelly Hawley-Yan
awwww – great reminder! ❤
January 28, 2019 at 9:42 pm
kathydoherty1
Getting the right perspective can make all the difference. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 9:44 pm
jenfierjasinski
I love this perspective and am inspired to make my own similar video- thanks for the idea!
January 28, 2019 at 9:50 pm
Janet Smart
Fun post. Thanks!
January 28, 2019 at 9:51 pm
James Arthur
Great! Thanks for this.
January 28, 2019 at 9:57 pm
denarose
Thanks for the reminder! I remember a lot about being a kid–but about being little in a world of big people, not so much. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 9:59 pm
Mirka Hokkanen
Ive got 3 kids, and should do this more often.
January 28, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Carole Lynn Jones
Life through the eyes of a child. Great inspiration. Thank you!
January 28, 2019 at 10:07 pm
Matt Forrest Esenwine
Love your video, Julie…has this been shared on KidLitTV? If not, something like this would be great as a reminder to folks writing and illustrating.
January 28, 2019 at 10:09 pm
Steve Schwartz
Great reminder about our intended audience’s perspective. Loved the video!
January 28, 2019 at 10:23 pm
Jenny Boyd
Thank you for this fresh perspective! (I got a kick out of the “no pigeons were harmed in the making of this video” disclaimer, too.)
January 28, 2019 at 10:30 pm
Kelly Vavala
Great perspective! I’m not much taller now at 4’ 11”:lol,so I have a pretty good view! Thank you for sharing the video as well!
January 28, 2019 at 10:32 pm
Nancy Ramsey
Great reminder! Thanks very much!
January 28, 2019 at 10:33 pm
8catpaws
Birds under tables
And penguins on ice
A little kid’s viewpoint
Is really quite nice!
January 28, 2019 at 10:34 pm
M Lapointe Malchik (@imartytweet)
Wow! What a walk on the wild side, including the wild and wonderful Pat Cummings at the end. It was great to see Bryant Park from that perspective. Thank you, Julie, for the inspiration your visuals spark in the Storystorm community.
January 28, 2019 at 10:42 pm
Lucky Jo Boscarino
Bird bird bird bird, oh! Fountain! Oh! Lady with a dog on the merry-go-round! Love it all.
January 28, 2019 at 10:47 pm
teacherwriteracker
My daughter asked today when she will grow down. That is what we should do sometimes.
January 28, 2019 at 10:55 pm
marty
It’s so easy to forget this perspective. Great reminder.
January 28, 2019 at 11:05 pm
Lisa Johnston Hancock
Oh wow what a great idea. Thank you for the actual video of you doing this. I thought it was awesome. Who doesn’t love chasing pigeons? 🙂
January 28, 2019 at 11:16 pm
Buffy Silverman
Love the lower viewpoint!
January 28, 2019 at 11:27 pm
Lydia Lukidis
What a simple yet eye opening video!!
January 28, 2019 at 11:35 pm
aidantalkin
Super sweet video – always worth keeping ‘the kid perspective’ in mind, from words to viewpoint!
January 28, 2019 at 11:40 pm
Diane Tulloch
Great Reminder to see the world from a child’s perspective. Thanks.
January 28, 2019 at 11:47 pm
Megan Whitaker
Yep! I work with kinders so I’m constantly bending down to hear their little voices…
January 28, 2019 at 11:55 pm
Trine Grillo
Great video, but your “essay” is even more magical!
January 29, 2019 at 12:12 am
rgstones
Love that vantage point!
January 29, 2019 at 12:30 am
Jill M Proctor
Just came up with a handfull of ideas. Thanks for the spark!
January 29, 2019 at 12:37 am
Nancy Kotkin (@Brave_New_Words)
Thank you for that interesting perspective! It sparked a story idea for me.
January 29, 2019 at 12:46 am
missvidalia
Good reminders. I also try to be conscious of what grown ups must look like when being viewed from 33”!
January 29, 2019 at 1:32 am
jeanjames926
Thanks for lesson on perspective, we are missing so much we get big.
January 29, 2019 at 1:41 am
Judy Sobanski (@jkspburg)
Thanks for the post. It’s easy to forget that kids have a different physical and emotional perspective.
January 29, 2019 at 2:00 am
Brenda Miller
Yes, kids see lots of butts and legs!
January 29, 2019 at 2:52 am
Cheryl Malandrinos
What a wonderful exercise to put what we do in perspective. I wonder what some of those things might inspire.
January 29, 2019 at 3:30 am
Jennifer
What a great experiment. It really does give us a fresh perspective — one from a child’s eyes. Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 6:28 am
Jay
What a good reminder. Thank you
January 29, 2019 at 6:55 am
Mary Warth
Thanks for the reminder to get a new perspective!
January 29, 2019 at 8:03 am
Margaret Flint Suter
I occasionally will spend a day taking hundreds of photos while kneeling, just for a perspective change…some of them I print to keep as writing prompts. It is true that it certainly makes me think differently when looking from there!
January 29, 2019 at 8:06 am
Cynthia Hawthorne
What a great exercise for the mind and the soul. Thank you for sharing, Julie.
January 29, 2019 at 8:24 am
bgonsar
Great perspective in your video!
January 29, 2019 at 8:26 am
Jennifer Broedel (@JBroedelAuthor)
This video is such a great reminder that kids experience the world from a completely different perspective! I’m revisiting the trip to Disney World that we just took, and picturing how the spectacle looked to my little ones!
January 29, 2019 at 8:28 am
Stephanie Williams
Thanks for the great contribution!
January 29, 2019 at 8:34 am
cravevsworld
Thank you for sharing!
January 29, 2019 at 9:00 am
suzannepoulterharris
This is a great exercise … seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
January 29, 2019 at 9:18 am
Jennifer Phillips
This reminded me of an experience I want to capture as a story idea. A great prompt and reminder of getting into the world of our readers!
January 29, 2019 at 9:27 am
Joana Pastro
I love this strategy. Seeing the world from children’s perspective really makes a big difference. Thanks!
January 29, 2019 at 9:31 am
MD Knabb
Great idea, Julie Change your point of view and discover something new.
January 29, 2019 at 9:33 am
Hank Dallago
Your idea reminded me of how fun it was as a child to sit under a group of trees in a park or forrest and watch and listen to nature. Indescribable to the senses, and pure joy to the heart! Thank you.
January 29, 2019 at 9:37 am
Mardi Edwards
My little grandson helps me be more observant at his level. Awesome sites!
January 29, 2019 at 9:47 am
authoryvonafast
What a great experiment. Thank you for sharing! Love the view from below idea.
January 29, 2019 at 10:04 am
Zoraida Rivera
Perspective is such an amazing tool in writing and in life! It helps us develop empathy, too. Have a great day.
January 29, 2019 at 10:33 am
Mary Worley
Great reminder. Thanks for doing the video!
January 29, 2019 at 10:41 am
ryanrobertsauthor
So important to think like a child. Great video!
January 29, 2019 at 10:55 am
Nora Fry
Great idea to get a change in perspective
January 29, 2019 at 11:00 am
Angela H. Dale
Love the video, and especially the tip-toe peeks over the walls and fences. Hey, that gives me an idea…
January 29, 2019 at 11:04 am
Leslie Leibhardt Goodman - Writer
I often imagine myself as the character I’m writing. However, after reading your post, I have to say I never gave much attention to height. Many thanks for the great reminder!
January 29, 2019 at 11:22 am
Krista Maxwell
Great idea!
January 29, 2019 at 11:27 am
melissamiles1
The last time I did this was while child-proofing the house! Great idea.
January 29, 2019 at 11:58 am
Alicia
Love the perspective!
January 29, 2019 at 12:01 pm
debbiemccue
I loved the video.
January 29, 2019 at 12:12 pm
Keila Dawson
Perspective! That’s very important.
January 29, 2019 at 12:14 pm
Susan Schade
A new perspective may make all the difference! Thanks!
January 29, 2019 at 12:27 pm
Kassy Keppol
I want to ice skate with penguins!
January 29, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Lynn Alpert
Thank you for the post and video!
January 29, 2019 at 12:44 pm
Tracey Brown
Loved the video! The change of perspective changes everything
January 29, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Margie Markarian
Hee! Hee! I’m just shy of 5 feet. Seeing the world from a kid’s perspective should be easy! Thanks for the colorful view of Bryant Park!
January 29, 2019 at 1:17 pm
Cheryl Kula
Love the video. Love the perspective.
January 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Melody Aldrich
I love your reminder to see our world through children’s eyes. Thank you.
January 29, 2019 at 1:36 pm
Aimee Satterlee
I loved the video reminder of perspective. Thanks Julie!
January 29, 2019 at 1:47 pm
annaluntbooks
So fun to take on this vantage point. Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 1:53 pm
hdening
Perspective is important. Video is a terrific reminder. Thank you.
January 29, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Nicole Loos Miller (@beautify_life)
I see… a terribly messy kitchen floor! Oh my! 🙂 Love the reminder and the video!
January 29, 2019 at 1:58 pm
Janet Johnson
Brilliant! Love it.
January 29, 2019 at 2:16 pm
Sheri Dillard
So fun!! Thanks for sharing!!
January 29, 2019 at 2:18 pm
joyceschr
Your video is brilliant! So creative and out-of-the-box. Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 2:30 pm
LaurenKerstein
A wonderful perspective! Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 2:39 pm
ranessadoucet
Such a great reminder to look at the world through a child’s eyes. Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 2:53 pm
Alexandra Hinrichs
Such a fun strategy for reminding ourselves of perspective. Thank you for sharing!
January 29, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Writer on the run
I often forget what the world looks like from 30” above the ground. Thanks for the reminder!
January 29, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Meilssa Chupp
Thanks! This gave me some ideas.
January 29, 2019 at 4:17 pm
Sandy Perlic
As a mother of a toddler, I have to say that one thing is missing from that video – the unfortunate and constant adult presence interfering with the small child’s agenda. But I will definitely take the time after watching that to indulge that agenda and see things from his perspective a bit more often.
January 29, 2019 at 4:42 pm
Laurel Goodluck
Love that you took the time to film the child perspective. It was helpful that you filmed it at Bryant Park in NYC, as I was just visiting NYC before the holidays and my perspective that day was so different… coffee, shopping and finding a bathroom.. lol. It certainly a contrast. Thanks!
January 29, 2019 at 4:49 pm
writeknit
Great way to brainstorm on a kid’s level. Thanks for sharing.
January 29, 2019 at 5:05 pm
Debbie Lodato
Great post Julie. I’ve heard about putting yourself at the same height as your read but the video really connects the dots. Love that vine. That’s a Jack and the Beanstalk climbing vine. 😀
January 29, 2019 at 5:11 pm
hannahtuohyillustration
Thanks for sharing such a fun idea for inspiration!
January 29, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Kathy
So true! Great advice and video. Doesn’t hurt (well actually it does) to get down on your hands and knees and crawl around with preschoolers, also!
January 29, 2019 at 5:23 pm
kidlitgail
Jule Gribble is awesome no matter what year she writes a post!! Her creativity never ends! Gail
January 29, 2019 at 5:39 pm
Helen Matthews
I remember those days 🙂
January 29, 2019 at 5:44 pm
Poupette Smith
Were I that pigeon, oh the places we’d go! Love the perspective…
January 29, 2019 at 5:45 pm
Terri Sabol
Perspective is everything. Thanks!
January 29, 2019 at 5:46 pm
Gayle C. Krause
Ah. the perspective of a child. Under the table and through the bush. 🙂
January 29, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Jennifer
Love the idea of making a video from that p.o.v. Fun!
January 29, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Katy
I snorted at “Pat Cummings played by Pat Cummings”
January 29, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Robin Robb-Kraus
Thank you for your fun post and reminding us about perspective!!
January 29, 2019 at 7:17 pm
Anita
Wow, great idea!
January 29, 2019 at 7:25 pm
jessica shaw
Fun idea for gaining new perspective!
January 29, 2019 at 8:09 pm
photojaq
Good idea for writing about pets and animals too who are even lower to the ground.
January 29, 2019 at 8:29 pm
marykatesmithdespres
Sometimes a literal change in perspective is all you need!
January 29, 2019 at 8:55 pm
bookfish1
Great video!
January 29, 2019 at 9:33 pm
Kathryn E Kass
I remember this post from a few years back. Thanks for the repost!
January 29, 2019 at 10:37 pm
Charlene Avery
ahhh. the video was fun and nice smooth filming. Thanks for a kids tour of a big city.
January 29, 2019 at 10:54 pm
rhumba20
It would be interesting to come up with ideas using different perspectives !
Thank you!
January 29, 2019 at 11:08 pm
Amalia Reef
I loved this video! Excellent advice, to see the world as a child might. Thank you.
January 29, 2019 at 11:08 pm
Melissa Mwai
That’s a fantastic idea!
January 30, 2019 at 12:22 am
Karan Greene
How wonderful it is to view the world from this perspective!
January 30, 2019 at 12:26 am
storycatcherpublishing
What a wonderful video to help remind us to see the world through a child’s eyes…
Great post!
January 30, 2019 at 1:15 am
Rebekah Lowell
A professor at Hollins suggested we should walk around for a day taking photos at waist height. 🙂 Changes your view point for sure!
January 30, 2019 at 1:19 am
Paula VanEnkevort
Great idea! Thank you for the fun video and reminder.
January 30, 2019 at 1:33 am
martina.franklin.poole
Taking my phone out for some 33” walks…
January 30, 2019 at 1:50 am
Rena Traxel
Fun!
January 30, 2019 at 2:33 am
Jilanne Hoffmann
I see now where I should be spending my time—33″ above the sand. Thanks for the new perspective!
January 30, 2019 at 2:34 am
Michelle Sumovich
Love this! Every once in a while my daughter and I play height swap around the house, to see things from each other’s perspective. Now I’ll be on the lookout for an arc in it. 🙂
January 30, 2019 at 6:24 am
Rick Starkey
I love the idea of seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
January 30, 2019 at 7:04 am
Kara
Thanks Julie for such a delightful post, complete with cameo. 🙂
This makes me want to chase pigeons again!
January 30, 2019 at 8:25 am
Patricia Alcaro
Another reminder to think like a child. Thank you.
January 30, 2019 at 8:59 am
celticsea
What a great idea to carry the camera at the child’s level. I love what you discovered!
January 30, 2019 at 9:51 am
Angela De Groot
Good tips, thanks!
January 30, 2019 at 10:31 am
Amy Harding
Love the video!
January 30, 2019 at 10:32 am
Susanne Whitehouse
OK, now I want to try this! Maybe a trip to the public library would be a cool video. Thank you!
January 30, 2019 at 10:49 am
topangamaria
Wow. That’s a literal change of perspective. Well done.
January 30, 2019 at 11:57 am
Tracy Abell
Thank you for helping me shift my perspective. I jotted several ideas down while watching the video!
January 30, 2019 at 12:17 pm
Brittanny Handiboe
This is kind of why I still like under the dining room table forts!
January 30, 2019 at 12:40 pm
donnacangelosi
I love this post! Thank you for the visual reminder to see the world through a child’s POV.
January 30, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Susan Tuggy
Wow. Such a different world at a child’s eye level.
January 30, 2019 at 2:35 pm
Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez
Love this! Literally seeing things from a kid’s perspective, brilliant! And yay for starting kidlit TV, you rock, Julie!
January 30, 2019 at 2:43 pm
Michelle Kashinsky
Butts, legs, and pigeons. I’m hooked. Thank you!
January 30, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Andrea Mack
What a great idea! Love this video. Even though I’m with little kids all the time, I still got a different perspective on the world and what is more obvious at a lower eye level.
January 30, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Kimberly
How fun!! Loved your video! Thank you for the reminder.
January 30, 2019 at 3:15 pm
shiela Fuller
Thank you for reminding us to look at the world from the children’s perspective.
January 30, 2019 at 3:47 pm
Carrie Kruck
Perspective is everything in a picture book! Thanks for this great post!
January 30, 2019 at 3:56 pm
Carolyn Lucas
Great idea for grasping a child’s perspective. Thank you.
January 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm
sallie wolf
Always important to see the world through the eyes of your audience. Thanks for this post.
January 30, 2019 at 4:15 pm
Amanda Malek-Ahmadi
That is awesome! I want to try this!
January 30, 2019 at 4:22 pm
Vicky Howard
Since I dabble in photography, I have actually done this! It is an awesome exercise in shifting perspective! Thanks!
January 30, 2019 at 4:28 pm
setwiggs
Loved the video. Yes being knee high gives a view of what our readers see every day.
January 30, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Christine Irvin
Thanks for re-sharing!
January 30, 2019 at 4:46 pm
Shereen S.
At 5 feet, I fit in with most 4th graders. A good, deep squat and I’m there! Will definitely have to tap into my inner child to think like a kid when I survey my environment.
January 30, 2019 at 5:10 pm
Joannie Duris
Little people. Big world. Thank you Tara for reposting Julie’s walk through Bryant Park.
January 30, 2019 at 5:21 pm
Francoise
I’ve been six foot tall since I was a teen, so it’s a good reminder to think like a tiny person.
January 30, 2019 at 5:32 pm
Sharalyn Edgeberg
A video is worth 10,000 words! & imagination. Thanks for sharing.
January 30, 2019 at 6:14 pm
heatherbell37
Loved this video! I’m pretty short, but those extra inches seriously count when it comes to perspective. Thank you for sharing!
January 30, 2019 at 6:19 pm
Rebecca Guzinski
Truly inspiring post! Sometimes we need a new perspective…and
we just have to squat down to reach it!
January 30, 2019 at 7:36 pm
Eileen Saunders
Cool insight and perspective. I love the video.
January 30, 2019 at 7:40 pm
Lauri Meyers
Great post!
January 30, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Becky Scharnhorst
What a neat way to gain a new perspective! Thanks for the idea!
January 30, 2019 at 9:44 pm
Judy A Shemtob
Such an imaginative way to be able to relate to a child’s perspective! Thank you!
January 30, 2019 at 9:54 pm
thesheilster
Great idea to get a new perspective. Thanks for sharing!
January 30, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Danielle Hicks
Love the video! What a great way to help us tap into a kid’s perspective. Thank you for sharing!
January 30, 2019 at 10:57 pm
Patti Ranson
Very eye-opening 🙂
January 31, 2019 at 12:05 am
Jocelyn Rish
Such a great reminder! And that penguin thing the little guy was using on the ice was adorable.
January 31, 2019 at 12:12 am
Sara A
Great reminder of the child’s perspective.
January 31, 2019 at 12:44 am
vijikc
I really like the video thank you so much.
January 31, 2019 at 1:41 am
kmajor2013
Okay, I remember reading this post before. Yes, I like the change of perspective from a small person’s view. Clever idea to generate stories. Thanks.
January 31, 2019 at 2:11 am
Helen Taylor
What a great method for getting into the cute little heads of our readers, thank you for sharing!
January 31, 2019 at 10:05 am
Elizabeth W Saba
Thanks Julie! It was so good to see your post. Love Kidlit TV too.
January 31, 2019 at 10:21 am
ciaraoneal
I think I will have my kids go out with an iPad and take some pictures than have them tell me what they see! So fun!
January 31, 2019 at 10:37 am
creationsbymit
I love how Julie so vividly makes her point in this article!!! Thanks for sharing!
Michele Katz Grieder
January 31, 2019 at 11:33 am
Tiffany Painter
Thank you for the idea.
January 31, 2019 at 12:19 pm
colleenrkosinski
Cool video, Julie.
January 31, 2019 at 12:35 pm
karammitchell
Great video and great view! Thank you, Julie!
January 31, 2019 at 1:51 pm
Anne Appert
Thank you for the idea! I want to try this now.
January 31, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Laurie Swindler
Love changing perspective and seeing the world this way. Your video was a real eye-opener. Thanks
January 31, 2019 at 5:41 pm
mmk2199
“Legs and butts. Legs and butts” – my new mantra for understanding their perspective.
January 31, 2019 at 5:51 pm
Serge Smagarinsky
Always good to get the occasional reminder on considering the perspective from a child’s POV. Thanks
January 31, 2019 at 6:45 pm
Lynn Mayer
Drives me crazy when I see areas for children with art hung at 5-6 feet high on the wall!
January 31, 2019 at 7:07 pm
junesmalls
Thanks for the reminder of perspective!
January 31, 2019 at 8:30 pm
deniseaengle
Julie, you are still awesome! I met you at SCBWI in NYC and visited the KidLit Studio. I will be reading to 2nd graders tomorrow, and plan to sit on the floor to get their perspective! Thank you!
January 31, 2019 at 9:08 pm
Judy Cooper
What a great video! Thank you for sharing it here. Gives me a new perspective (pun intended).
January 31, 2019 at 9:54 pm
Andrew Lefebvre
Thanks for the reminder about perspective.
January 31, 2019 at 10:15 pm
Mindy Alyse Weiss
Brilliant idea to take a video from the POV of a child. At only 5’2″ I sometimes feel like that, especially in an elevator full of tall adults. 😉
January 31, 2019 at 10:20 pm
andromeda515
Great video. Thank you.
January 31, 2019 at 10:23 pm
higherthanrubies
That puts it in perspective! Thank you!
January 31, 2019 at 10:41 pm
Irene Grace
Love the change in perspective!
January 31, 2019 at 10:50 pm
Kristin Wauson
I thought this was genius the first time I read it and I still do!
January 31, 2019 at 11:14 pm
Naomi Gruer
The world is much more interesting in the eyes of a child.
February 1, 2019 at 12:19 am
Angela Turner
We all need to see through a child’s eyes don’t we? Thank you for the post
February 1, 2019 at 12:42 am
Pauline Ts'o
That was awesome! ‘Course, I’m under 5’ tall, so it’s not far from my daily reality as well. How many stools do I own? 🙂
February 1, 2019 at 3:55 am
Myrna Foster
Runaway Pigeon! Thanks for sharing!
February 1, 2019 at 7:16 am
Maria J Cuesta
This post is so cool. Walking in your knees is a terrible excercise for your knees but great for getting perspective too!
Thanks a lot!
February 1, 2019 at 11:17 am
saputnam
Great post, Julie!! Thank you for reminding me to look at the world from a child’s perspective.
February 1, 2019 at 12:20 pm
alisongoldberg
Love this! Thank you!
February 1, 2019 at 2:07 pm
Pat Miller
A change in perspective is a great idea. Thanks!
February 1, 2019 at 8:28 pm
bevbaird
Great post! Thanks so much
February 1, 2019 at 9:06 pm
Carrie Cook
Thank you! I’ve got a little guy at home and it’s good to think about the way he sees the world.
February 1, 2019 at 9:52 pm
Tasha Hilderman
Recently a very tall coworker recorded some other coworkers dancing, and the view was all the tops of their heads. We were like, this is how she sees the world! A different perspective is literally a different perspective.
February 1, 2019 at 10:16 pm
Midge Ballou Smith
Thank you! Great post!
February 2, 2019 at 12:28 am
DB Cote
I liked your reminder to “remember what it feels like to be little in a world of big people.” Thank you.
February 2, 2019 at 12:42 am
Anna Brooks
That is such a fantastic video! My own kids have gotten big, so these reminders of how little our readers are are so important. Thank you!
February 2, 2019 at 3:18 am
Stephanie Lau
Legs and butts!
February 2, 2019 at 7:50 am
Mel Copeman
Like when supermarkets put candy at the bottom of shelves so they are eye level with kids. Next shopping trip I’m going to keep an eye out to see what are the kids popular choices.
February 2, 2019 at 10:15 am
readstuffnwrite
A child’s perspective is so important, you can create all type of stories from it
February 2, 2019 at 10:18 am
Kelly Russell Jaques
Julie, great reminder about a child’s perspective of the world!
February 2, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Valarie Giogas
Anywhere else,you might have been arrested. In NYC, I’ll bet no one even noticed. Great idea! I may have to try it.
February 2, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Tania Russ Hebert
Thanks for sharing from a child perspective. I love it!!
February 2, 2019 at 2:56 pm
Kathleen Cornell-Berman
Thanks for reminding us and showing us what kids see way down there. I love the video and the surprise appearance of Pat Cummings
February 2, 2019 at 5:20 pm
Janet Frenck Sheets
Terrific idea! (I’ve often wondered about how pets perceive their surroundings, too.)
February 2, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Sarah Maynard (@SarahDMaynard)
Thank you for this post! I got an idea I am pumped about!!
February 3, 2019 at 12:36 am
Megan Walvoord (@mjwalvoord2)
Great advice. Getting down to kid level in height and what they might notice. My kids never cease to amaze me the details and things they notice that I don’t because I’m used to it.
February 3, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Dianne
Can’t wait to go out and do this. Thanks!
February 3, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Kelly Rice Schmitt
Thank you for reposting this Tara- I loved rewatching this Julie—we gotta get into their heads…. down low!
February 3, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Johna Nicole Rossetti
I love this idea and will use this as my toddler gives me plenty of opportunities to see his perspective. Now just to add those ideas to my journal. Thanks!
February 3, 2019 at 9:22 pm
julielacombeauthor
Thank you for the reminder to view life from our reader’s perspective.
February 4, 2019 at 10:08 am
Nicole Turner
Thank you for your lovely post. The video was great!
February 4, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Bethanny Parker
What a fun video! I wanted to chase the birds too!
February 4, 2019 at 12:17 pm
loelmu
I love the concept of getting down to the eye level of our readers!
February 4, 2019 at 2:39 pm
K.A.Steed
A great reminder to great on their level. Thank you!
February 4, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Carolyn Kraft
Love this, thanks for the perspective reminder!
February 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Meli Glickman
Perspective – quite literally – is different for our readers at different eye level. What a helpful reminder. Many thanks for sharing!
February 4, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Jess Bourgeois
What a great experiment!
February 4, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Meghan Burch
Thanks for this perspective!
February 5, 2019 at 11:44 am
Becky Shillington
This was delightful and helpful! Thanks!
February 5, 2019 at 3:50 pm
shanah salter
great idea to get to the right level!
February 5, 2019 at 3:57 pm
Janet AlJunaidi
Thank you Julie! I’m short myself so this was familiar AND a lot of fun! 🙂
February 5, 2019 at 10:59 pm
thedandelionzoo
Thank for the great idea to literally change perspective to come with new ideas.
February 11, 2019 at 6:15 pm
Wendy
This is one time it comes in handy to be short!