Contains more than two hundred sketches of authors, illustrators, and a translator of children's books who have come to prominence since the publication of the previous book.
Picture book memoir of the author's boyhood in England during the years after World War II, capturing the details of the days of rebuilding and rejoicing.
Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola chronicles his life at the ages of seven and eight, in 1942-43 Connecticut, describing in particular his relationship with his cousin Blackie, who leaves to fight the Nazis overseas as a bomber gunner.
Children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola shares special memories of fifteen Christmases he has celebrated over the course of his life, beginning in the 1930s when he was three years old.
When substitute principal Mr. Greystone prohibits colors at Hughes Elementary School, it takes a visit from illustrator Maurice Coleur to set things right. Includes information about primary, secondary, and tertiary colors and the color wheel.
Explores the life and literary career of Theodor Seuss Geisel and discusses how his style and even his persona transformed over the years. Includes black-and-white samples of his illustrations throughout.
A biography of children's book author Maurice Sendak, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his accomplishments in children's literature.
