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Many first-time authors think a great story is enough, but successful submissions tend to need strong editing, a clear target age group, and also strict compliance with the submission guidelines. Before you approach children’s book publishers, you should double-check that your manuscript has a compelling narrative, relatable characters, and when it fits, illustration notes that support the story instead of sort of overexplaining it. So, which submission mistakes do you think make the most promising manuscripts get rejected?