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Author vs. Illustrator - by  Donald Lemke (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Author vs. Illustrator - by Donald Lemke (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • At the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball?
  • 5-8 Years
  • 11.1" x 9.2" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories

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A picture book about the not-so-simple process of creating a picture book.



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At the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball? Wait--what?! That's not right. The author wrote this book about a "ferocious beast," not a cuddly critter. Turns out, the book's illustrator has other plans. Page by page, these clashing collaborators are writing (and drawing) themselves into the story for a full-on creator combat--a bookmaking BATTLE ROYALE! Can the author make a successful book with no pictures? Can the illustrator tell a tale without words? (A picture is worth a thousand of them, he says.) Or will this dueling duo get on the same page at last to create the ultimate happy ending? From Lemke & Lentz (the quirky collaborators behind Call of Doodie and Book-O-Beards) comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about the not-so-simple process of creating a picture book. Full of over-the-top humor and under-the-radar lessons--including the skills of teamwork, conflict resolution, and respect--this book is a must-have for young writers, budding artists, and lifelong book lovers.



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Serious Lemke, the author, and silly Lentz, the illustrator, demonstrate how the two work together to create a picture book. Going by their first names for this dialogue, mustard yellow Don and blue-colored Bob start a story. Don begins his idea, and readers see Bob create a picture to go along with it; hilarity ensues as they discover the villain and superhero in Don's mind isn't what Bob initially draws on the page, and they must keep working to make the pictures and words become a shared vision. The narrative is told entirely through speech bubbles (Bob's speech in pink and Don's speech in gold), which will be harder for those listening or not yet reading themselves--but it makes for a great choice for readers transitioning from picture books to graphic novels, as full-color illustrations accompany the text. Kids will laugh at the banter between author and illustrator and the burps and roars that come from the characters created in the book within a book, but the serious sentiment of the importance of teamwork will be impossible to miss.VERDICT A laugh-out-loud tale for readers looking for a bridge between picture books and graphic novels.--Carrie Voliva "School Library Journal"
Dimensions (Overall): 11.1 Inches (H) x 9.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Format: Hardcover
Author: Donald Lemke
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2024
TCIN: 91292147
UPC: 9781684469970
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-4430
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 9.2 inches width x 11.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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Q: What type of story is featured in this book?

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  • A: The book is a humorous story that explores the creative process of making a picture book.

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Q: What is the format of the storytelling in this book?

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is intended for children aged 5 to 8 years.

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Q: Who published this book?

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  • A: The book is published by Capstone Editions, known for children's literature.

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Q: How many pages does this book contain?

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  • A: The hardcover book features a total of 40 pages.

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Cute story about compromise that young children will love

Author vs. Illustrator is a fun book that young children will relate to. In the book, the Author and the Illustrator argue about which of them is making up the story. The Author has ideas for a story, but the Illustrator won't draw the characters as they are in the Author's mind. The argument builds until the two decide to do a story on their own, which does not work well. So finally, COMPROMISE! Children will delight in the book's silliness, and parents will love that it teaches a lesson. The book is very nicely done, with good contributions from both Author and Illustrator. Thank you to Capstone Editions and NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by Capstone Editions via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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