children's book

So after some research on children's book and careful thought, I've decided I'm probably going to write a children's book. Once I start experimenting with this I will realize what kind of task it will be for me. Unfortunately, right now I am bed ridden with swine flu. I do not know how I got it, but I feel terrible. Monday at school we are suppose to have an 1 1/2 hr workshop with Julie Iden on books and other things that are publishable. I have no experience in book publishing or formatting so this is a huge problem since I won't be able to attend. I am hoping to get better really fast so maybe I can go to school just for the workshop. Right now, it doesn't seem likely. I really need help on how to go about book writing since for the next week I will be in bed and will have a lot of time to write, but I don't know where to start. I was thinking of heading towards a book on animal's emotions with a Dr. Seuss style? My inspiration for writing a children's book was him and the fact that I want to have a publishing experience. This coming week I am going to be collecting information on animal emotions which I think would be essential for children and others to know. I want to get out of bed!