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This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood,...
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This biography introduces readers to Jerry Pinkney, illustrator of more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning The Lion and the Mouse. Readers will learn about Pinkney's childhood in Pennsylvania and his current family life in New York State, his early interest in drawing, and the inspiration behind his traditional African-American stories such as John Henry and The Talking Eggs. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Pinkney's...
4) Mo Willems
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This biography introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books. Readers will learn about Willems's childhood in Louisiana through his years in New York and current family life in Massachusetts, his early interests in sculpture and cartooning, his experience working for Sesame Street, the creation of the Pigeon and the publication of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, as well as his latest projects,...
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This biography introduces readers to Marla Frazee, illustrator of the beautiful, award-winning All the World picture book. Readers will learn about Frazee's childhood and current family life in California, her early interest in drawing, as well as the real-life inspiration for some of her picture book stories such as A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever and Roller Coaster. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Frazee's childhood, family,...
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This biography introduces readers to Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator and illustrator of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series. Readers will learn about DiTerlizzi's childhood in Florida and his current family life in Massachusetts, his early interest in nature and drawing, his experience working on Dungeons & Dragons, the real-life inspiration for some of his picture book stories such as Ted, as well as his latest projects, which include...
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This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight...
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