illustration of books

"At the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball? Wait--what?! That's not right. The author wrote this book about a 'ferocious beast,' not a cuddly critter. Turns out, the book's illustrator has other plans. Page by page, these clashing collaborators are writing (and drawing) themselves into the story for a full-on creator combat--a bookmaking BATTLE ROYALE! Can the author make a successful book with no pictures? Can the illustrator tell a tale without words? . . . Or will this dueling duo get on the same page at last to create the ultimate happy ending?"--Amazon.

"Historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his . . . knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on children's book illustration. The author . . . highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the last 250 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children's book illustration"--OCLC.

The author/illustrator tries to explain to the reader how to write a story, but Bad Kitty is not at all happy about the plot, which has her going on a turnip diet to lose weight. Includes a recipe for roasted turnips. Now in full color.

"Readers will tackle seventy-one comic-creating challenges, with help from some of their favorite characters from [Nathan Hale's hazardous tales]. With each challenge, young cartoonists will learn new skills, from sound effects and character creation to building their own ten-page comics"--Back cover.

"While writing and illustrating the beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York City apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! There are ducklings in the bathtub and ducklings in the kitchen, quacking at dawn and sitting on his desk. Can he learn to draw them just right before they grow too big? This glimpse into the creation of a much-loved story for kids is a must-read for fans of children's books, or for anyone who is interested in the creative process and the importance of persistence"--Provided by the publisher.

Chronicles the life and work of author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, and examines his career as a children's book author and illustrator and the influence of his work on children's literature. Explores dePaola's creative procress in his autobiographical work, folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and his most famous creation: Strega Nona. Includes color photographs and illustrations and a list of dePaola's awards and accomplishments.

Author/illustrator Nick Bruel tries to explain to the reader how to write a story, but Bad Kitty is not at all happy about the plot, which has her going on a turnip diet to lose weight.

Chronicles the history of fantasy literature, from the ancient "Gilgamesh" to late-twentieth-century novels by George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb, and presents hundreds of color reproductions of cover art and illustrations spanning the twentieth century.

Relatable characters are the stars of Christopher Paul Curtis works. He never wants children, especially African-American children, to struggle to connect with books.