How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
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!
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Awards
- Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Cybils Nominee
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“A gem of a book.” –Children’s Literature
Publishers Weekly
“[A]spiring authors will find the volume intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“A master class in how to make a picture book.”—Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“[G]eneral readers and budding authors will still come away strongly impressed by the everyday miracle that is the book in their hands.”—Booklist