Children’s books tell stories with words and often with pictures, too. In What Do Authors Do? Christelow shows how an idea blossoms into a final book in colorful watercolors and comic book-style frames. In What Do Illustrators Do?, two artists create their own versions of Jack and the Beanstalk, from rough sketch to finished artwork. Budding youngwriters and artists, rejoice! Both inspiring b…
A sprightly text and colorful illustrations follow two creative people-and a talkative dog and cat-through the writing process step by step, from the inspiration for a story to the satisfaction of sharing the book with readers. Eileen Christelow based this instructive picture book on questions children asked during her classroom talks around the country. Simple enough for young children to unde…
While their mother takes a nap, five mischievous monkeys discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile. "Can't catch me!" they shout, and Mr. Crocodile opens his big mouth : SNAP! Oh no, now there are only four little monkeys - or so it seems. When the five little monkeys go to the river for a picnic with Mama, they discover that it isn’t very nice to tease Mr. Crocodile . . . it might e…
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.One fell off and bumped his head.The mama called the doctor. The doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are on, and as soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed! But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads! The uproarious rhyme is broug…
As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.