Author: Denise I. Matulka
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
A Picture Book Primer
Author: Denise I. Matulka
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
This Little Artist
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534442944
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Learn all about artists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for creators-in-training! Painting, shaping, making art. With creative joy, hands, and heart. Little artists have great big imaginations. In this follow up to This Little President, This Little Explorer, This Little Trailblazer, and This Little Scientist now even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering artists in history! Highlighting ten memorable artists who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this creativity primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534442944
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Learn all about artists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for creators-in-training! Painting, shaping, making art. With creative joy, hands, and heart. Little artists have great big imaginations. In this follow up to This Little President, This Little Explorer, This Little Trailblazer, and This Little Scientist now even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering artists in history! Highlighting ten memorable artists who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this creativity primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.
America
Author: Lynne Cheney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689851928
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher Description
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689851928
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher Description
Balderdash!
Author: Michelle Markel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452164495
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452164495
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
All Aboard! California
Author: Haily Meyers
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640802
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640802
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.
The New England Primer
Author: John Cotton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catechisms
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catechisms
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition
Author: Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440353751
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440353751
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
Vincent's Colors
Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811850995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Combines van Gogh's paintings with his own words, describing each work of art and introducing young readers to the concept of color.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811850995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Combines van Gogh's paintings with his own words, describing each work of art and introducing young readers to the concept of color.
First Day in Grapes
Author: L. King Pérez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141908
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141908
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.
The Neuroaffective Picture Book
Author: Marianne Bentzen
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623172551
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
An illustrated introduction to the evolution and early development of the brain, emotions, and personality Designed for psychologists, psychotherapists, and childcare professionals, this book is an accessible primer on developmental neuropsychology, combining easy-to-understand text with light-hearted illustrations. Covering topics such as the autonomic nervous system, neuroaffective development, the prefrontal cortex, and the zone of proximal development, The Neuroaffective Picture Book is a unique and useful tool for learning about emotions, social skills, and self-regulation.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623172551
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
An illustrated introduction to the evolution and early development of the brain, emotions, and personality Designed for psychologists, psychotherapists, and childcare professionals, this book is an accessible primer on developmental neuropsychology, combining easy-to-understand text with light-hearted illustrations. Covering topics such as the autonomic nervous system, neuroaffective development, the prefrontal cortex, and the zone of proximal development, The Neuroaffective Picture Book is a unique and useful tool for learning about emotions, social skills, and self-regulation.