Brian Selznick Contributor(s): Llanas, Sheila Griffin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1617832480 ISBN-13: 9781617832482 Publisher: Checkerboard Library OUR PRICE: $28.43 Product Type: Library Binding Published: January 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts - Composition & Creative Writing - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2011027841 |
Series: Checkerboard Biography Library: Children's Illustrators |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.9" W x 7.8" (0.48 lbs) 24 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 150192 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood, family, education and life as an illustrator, while full-color photos highlight his artistic style and beloved works, including his latest project, Wonderstruck. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |