illustration of books

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.

Explains the principles of illustration composition, explaining how viewers see shapes and unconsciously interpret colors and movement; demonstrates these principles through sample pictures showing the process of illustrating "Little Red Riding Hood.".

Kitty encounters what may be her most formidable foe yet, her creator Kitty soon learns that feline manipulation works both ways especially when you're at the wrong end of your author's pencil.