Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illustrators
- ISBN-10
- 076366720X
- ISBN-13
- 9780763667207
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-09-10
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Author
- Leonard S. Marcus
Description
“Will inspire, inform, and delight those of any age who areengaged in—or by—the arts.” — The Horn Book Renowned children’s literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full- color plates revealing each illustrator’s artistic process in fascinating, behind- the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children’s lives.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2012
- 309 pages
- Paperback
- Candlewick Press
Similar books
-
Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children's Storytelling
By Emily K. NeuburgerSparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.
-
Show Me a Story: Writing Your Own Picture Book
By Nancy LoewenIn the story, Webster, a goose who knows the alphabet, is tired of flying in V formation and tries to get the other geese to fly in the shape of another letter.
-
Tell Me a Story: Stories from the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
By Louise DeForestThis new collection of more than 80 stories from the members and friends of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America is full of treasures for all ages and all occasions.
-
Writer's Toolbox: Learn How to Write Letters, Fairy Tales, Scary Stories, Journals, Poems, and Reports
By Nancy LoewenPresents advice to help young readers compose their own fairy tales, personal and business letters, scary stories, poems, personal journals, and research papers.
-
First Grade, Here I Come!
By D. J. SteinbergFollows a child through all the big first grade moments.
-
How I Met My Monster
By Amanda NollOne night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters!
-
Make Me Giggle: Writing Your Own Silly Story
By Nancy LoewenUsing the model story of a kitten with an offensive purr, describes the elements to writing a humorous story, including imagery, dialogue, and onomatopoeia.
-
Tell Me a Story: Narrative and Intelligence
By Roger C. SchankIn this study by an expert on learning and computers, the author argues that artificial intelligence must be based on real human intelligence.
-
Anyway*: *A Story About Me with 138 Footnotes, 27 Exaggerations, and 1 Plate of Spaghetti
By Arthur SalmPeppered with humorous handwritten footnotes and doodles throughout, Anyway* perfectly captures the viewpoint of a young teen doing his best to find his place in the world—and an ideal balance between wise guy and wimp.
-
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: Lap Edition
By Eric CarleIn a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.