Making Progress

I sent off my first two submissions to Highlights for Children, an activity rhyme and a story. Received a "scales" card for the activity rhyme (still waiting to hear on it) and a rejection on the story, *but* I got a hand written note on my story manuscript explaining the rejection and asking to see more of my work.

Does that qualify me to put "requested manuscript" on the envelope of my next story submission to Highlights? Or is that pushing it?

Thanks, I kind of figured that.

So, in my cover letter, I thank her for the kind comments and say I'm sending along a new story per her suggestion? Is that the best way to handle it?

Thanks, guys. The help is much appreciated.