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How to Make a Book (about My Dog) - by Chris Barton (Hardcover)
About this item
Highlights
- How do you make a picture book?
- 8-9 Years
- 11.2" x 9.3" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Writing
Description
About the Book
A fun and fresh look at how books are made--with a supporting role by Ernie the dog!Book Synopsis
How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and . . . a dog?!
Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod--er, word--just right, you'll see how a book is made from beginning to end.
From acquisitions and editing to graphic design and dog treats, find out what's required to bring a book to life. This title perfectly blends how-to and humor for an informative look at book publishing. And look, this is part of the marketing step!
Review Quotes
"[A]spiring authors will find the volume intriguing."--Publishers Weekly
-- (11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"[G]eneral readers and budding authors will still come away strongly impressed by the everyday miracle that is the book in their hands."--Booklist
-- (10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)"A gem of a book." -Children's Literature
"A master class in how to make a picture book."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)