Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illustrators

In compelling interviews by the acclaimed Leonard S. Marcus, twenty-one top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books.

Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar -- these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with their creators and others -- twenty-one of the world's most celebrated authors and illustrators
-- and asks about their childhood, their inspiration, their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full-color plates revealing each illustrator's artistic process from sketch to near
-final artwork in fascinating, behind-the-scenes detail. Why do children love and need picture books so much? Recasting and greatly expanding on a volume published in 2002 as Ways of Telling, Leonard S. Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/08/2012
ISBN: 9780763635060
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.80w x 1.20d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2012
Booklist 03/15/2012 pg. 50
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2012 pg. 88 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2012 pg. 488
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 116
School Library Journal 06/01/2012 pg. 144
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 163 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 155005 / Show Me a Story! Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illu
Reading Level: 6.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 15