picture books for children

Franklin wants to stay up all night, so he persuades his friends to join him in his backyard for a "stay-up-over".

Follow Franklin as he goes on a scooter ride.

A collection of interviews with fourteen artists and writers of picture books who, regardless of their country of origin, have had a major impact in the United States.

When they discover their barn has no door, three toy animals work together to go exploring.

Presents ways to use wordless picture books in a variety of programs for grades K-6.

Elephant offers to store the grain of his best friend, Rat, in his house to stop thieves during a drought, but ends up stealing it himself, causing Rat, who is the only animal who knows how to make fire, to run away.

A colorful description of the battle between the Litterbugs and the Neatos over keeping things clean.

Portrait of the children's author/illustrator, includes over sixty full-color illustrations from his books, examples of his student artwork, autobiographical information and photographs, and essays on his life and art by friends, critics, and colleagues.

Explains how to plan the book, tell the story, draw the pictures, and prepare artwork for the printer.