How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

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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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction
Copyright 2021
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2021-10-05
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF063000, JNF011000, JNF029010
Dewey 808.02
Dimensions 9.25 x 11
Lexile 750
Guided Reading Level U
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Author/Illustrator note, Awards, Original artwork, and Reviewed

Awards

  • Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, Winner, 2024
  • Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Winner, 2022
  • Cybils Nominee, Nominated, 2021

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