Asked by Illy

What tenses are used in children's books. Present or past. If both, which is used more often?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Oh, my. What kinds of books are you considering?

Chapter books for elementary kids?
Picture books for preschool?
Beginning reader books?
Classic stories?
More modern stories?

I suggest you go to the library and look at dozens of books in the category you're considering. Are they in the past or present tense?
Answered by lilly
I have to write a children's book on the life of a WWI soldier and I'm not sure which tense to use. It's a picture book with about 450 words
Answered by Ms. Sue
Start writing the book and see which sounds more natural to you. For me, I think the past tense would be easier.

Then, be sure you're consistent.
Answered by lilly
If i am writing in past tense. would this be considered past tense, He had to learn positions, weapons and how utilize them when fighting in war. if not, how could i change it?
Answered by Ms. Sue
That's fine.

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