As part of her self-imposed child-friendly media makeover, Amy Winehouse is going to write a children’s book. This came after the admission from her spokesman that she wanted to adopt a child – though he made it clear that while she wanted to, that wasn’t what was going to happen. Amy acknowledged that she has a lot of hurdles to overcome if she wants someone to give her their baby. So she’s starting at square one. No, not putting down the crack pipe. Silly. Amy’s going to write a children’s book. Because Pete Doherty thought it’d be a great idea. Sorta.

British troubled singer Amy Winehouse is planning to pen a children’s book upon being inspired by her rocker friend Pete Doherty, Britain’s Star Magazine reports. Besides, Amy also wants to release a book of her original poems.

“She really wants to write a children’s book one day so thought a book of poems would be great practice,” a source tells the publication. “Pete Doherty once told her that poetry was a good way to express yourself so she thought writing a book of poems about her life would be a fine start.”

“One of her poems is called ‘Desire’ and is based on her yearning to be loved and to give love,” the source continues revealing. “Amy is so happy with the results she’s even let her bodyguard read her scribbles to understand her.”

Possible titles for both Amy’s planned children’s book and book of poems haven’t been made public though.

[From Ace Showbiz]

Normally if it came from Pete Doherty, my instant reaction is to send it back to hell from whence it came. But in this case, Amy publishing her poems could be a great idea. She writes her songs, which shows she’s no hack. And they’re good. We’re not talking about Britney Spears songs here. However sometimes even good songwriters get a lot of flak for their poems – let’s not forget Jewel’s “A Night Without Armor.” Then again, Bob Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather” is a song so well-written that it’s actually included in the latest version of the epic Norton poetry anthology.

Before you burn your computers in anger, I’m not trying to compare Winehouse to Dylan. There’s a wide variety of ways musicians have used their skills in literary pursuits, to varying degrees of success. My guess is Amy’s will be seen somewhere between Bob Dylan and Jewel. But she does have some amazing talent in her, when she’s using it right. If she focused and really put enough of herself into it, she could end up with something really great.

Even if it doesn’t get her a baby.

The header photo was the closest thing I could find to Amy with a book. Tabloids. Well, you never know. Images thanks to Fame Pictures .