Really. How does a simple little children's book turn itself into a massive missive?

I would like to know. 

The only redeeming quality I can think of at this moment is that the more 'advanced' books require fewer illustrations.

That, and I enjoy writing them. Being longer, the story lines are a little more complex and include more details than the very short and simple ones. I like watching and listening in on the conversations of the younglings in these books, and the fact that we can get more 'into their heads'.

Keeping me up very deep into the night trying to get to an end that's nowhere in sight is NOT a redeeming quality. Especially when I have a fun-filled busy day ahead of me.