Overview

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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""[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 -- (5/21/2022 12:00:00 AM) ""A master class in how to make a picture book.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)

Author Information

Chris Barton is the author of acclaimed nonfiction picture books including Dazzle Ships, Whoosh!, and What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?. His books have won several awards including a Sibert Honor for The Day-Glo Brothers and an Orbis Pictus Recommended for All of a Sudden and Forever. Chris lives in Austin, Texas, with his family.

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