illustration of books

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. Includes a recipe for roasted turnips.

Profiles six Caldecott award winning books and their authors, including Robert McCloskey's "Make Way for Ducklings," Marcia Brown's "Cinderella," Chris Van Allsburg's "Jumanji," and David Wiesner's "Tuesday.".

The author describes how he goes about the process of writing and illustrating books.

Presents the life and career of the children's author who is known for works including "The Snowy Day" and "Skates".

The exhibition covers every phase of Theodor Geisel's sixty-year career. ISBN 0-394-89268-2.

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children' author H.A. Rey, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his writing career.

A guide to 50 extraterrestrial creatures conceived by science fiction authors, with details of the physical characteristics and behavior of each.

Presents an examination of the children's picture book, describing the most important authors, illustrators, and titles in the genre that go beyond the intended audience and serve as original works of both art and literature.

Offers insight into the many facets of Greenaway's life and work.