"A fun and fresh look at how books are made--with a supporting role by Ernie the dog! 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!" -- publisher
Themes
Genres: Non-Fiction
Categories: Cross Group, Incidental, Informational
Settings: Unspecified
Ethnicity: Unspecified
Gender: Boy/Man, Unspecified
Race/Culture: Black/African/African American, Brown-Skinned and/or Race Unspecified, White/European American/Caucasian
Cross Group Sub: Indirect, Non-Central, Positive
Character Prominence: Dominant Main, Secondary