querry letter

February 25, 2005

Zarah-

Hello.
May we introduce to you, the picture book about two cats that prefer to drink in the sink.  Draco and Quentin is described in imaginary, active, and in the real sense of how cats really are in our world.  It is in rhyme form so it is easier to read aloud, catchy, appealing to listen to, it has terms that help encourage kids to look it up in the dictionary, therefore, practicing their research skills for further knowledge, it has historical components of the Egyptian culture, the 20th century culture and environment, the imagination in the rhymes and illustrations as well as metaphors, familiararity in character- the typical domestic cat, animal responsibitities and care for, and simple illustrations to scaffold the texts.  We would like to propose the following story in the manuscipt enclosed with the illustration as a package only.  Also, in the event of the acceptace of the proposal to produce the picture books, we would like it to be in recycled format, ie.  recycled paper, and soy based ink production if possible.  Thank you for your time and consideration.  We look forward in your reply.

Sincerely,

Zarah-Jane Socco(author)
Mark Francen(illustrator)

1-appealing from rhymes
2-english components
3-historical components
4-imagination
5-familiar character-the cat
6-animal responsibility
7-simple graphics-yet parallel to the text- for easy understanding
8-rhymes- catchy
9-manus./illus. package
10-i look forward in publishing other animal themes focusing on the endangered.  I will be sending future works.  Please reply and let us know if this is something your company would like to publish.  Also, we understand that you are also the producer and packager.  Please use recycled paper and soy ink if possible in printing the story.  It will be most grately appreciated.  We look forward in sending you future works.  

Sincerely,

Zarah-Jane Socco-Author
Mark Francen- Illustrator