| Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illustrators Candlewick Edition Contributor(s): Marcus, Leonard S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0763635065 ISBN-13: 9780763635060 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers - Art | History - General |
| Dewey: 741.642 |
| LCCN: 2011045897 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.8" W x 9.3" (1.85 lbs) 304 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 155005 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 15.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In compelling interviews by the acclaimed Leonard S. Marcus, twenty-one top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books. Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar -- these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with their creators and others -- twenty-one of the world's most celebrated authors and illustrators -- and asks about their childhood, their inspiration, their determination, their mentors, 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 from sketch to near -final artwork in fascinating, behind-the-scenes detail. Why do children love and need picture books so much? Recasting and greatly expanding on a volume published in 2002 as Ways of Telling, Leonard S. Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives. |