Picture Books Plus

Author: Sue McCleaf Nespeca
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838908402
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
Why use picture books with children? -- Extending picture books through art -- Extending picture books through drama -- Extending picture books through music -- Extending picture books through math -- Extending picture books through science.

Picture Books for Children

Author: Mary Northrup
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838994601
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Providing descriptive annotations of the best children's picture books published in the last decade, this comprehensive overview is perfect for librarians, teachers, parents, daycare providers, and anyone who works with young children.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books

Author: Harold D. Underdown
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571437
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description
Provides practical and timely advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, understanding the publishing process, the importance of illustrators, and building a career in the field of children's literature. Original. 12,000 first printing.

The Art of Children's Picture Books

Author: Sylvia S. Marantz
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135531587
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 3rd Edition

Author: Harold D. Underdown
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577507
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
"Honest and precise... everything about writing for children there is to know." --Jane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market--now in a new and updated third edition. * Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to", plus revision and updates throughout * Offers practical advice on getting started--and on dealing with out-of-print books * Covers picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle-grade and young novels, and common formats and genres * Reveals what happens inside a children's publishing company, and provides guidance in working with an editor * Sample cover and query letters, manuscript format, glossary, and recommended resources in an extensive appendix * Plus information on agents, contracts, copyright, marketing, and more

Children's Books and Their Creators

Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395653807
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 862

Book Description
Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, 153 b&w illustrations.

Helping Kids Draw and Write Picture Books

Author: Emily Hearn
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
ISBN: 9780921217473
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i, t.

My First Book about Foxes - Amazing Animal Books - Children's Picture Books

Author: Molly Davidson
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 131063209X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47

Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction About Foxes Characteristics Foxes in different folklore and mythology Red Fox Gray Fox Arctic Fox Fennec Fox Kit Fox Swift Fox Bengal Fox Silver Fox Crab-Eating Fox South American Gray Fox Bat-Eared Fox Hoary Fox Tibetan Sand Fox Conclusion Publisher Introduction When you think of a fox, do you think they are sneaky and tricky? Did you know foxes show lots of love, attention, and care for their babies?

My First Book About Dinosaurs - Amazing Animal Books - Children's Picture Books

Author: Molly Davidson
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 131190316X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs What Dinosaurs Ate Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaurs The Deadliest Dinosaurs Flying Dinosaurs Kinds of Dinosaurs The Biggest Dinosaurs The Smallest Dinosaurs Conclusion Publisher Introduction to Dinosaurs The word dinosaur comes from the ancient Greek word, denios, which means terrible lizard. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth 65 to 225 million years ago.

My First Book About Frogs - Amazing Animal Books - Children's Picture Books

Author: John Davidson
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 1311843019
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Table of Contents Frogs Fascinating Facts The Frog’s Life Cycle Where Do Frogs Live? Hibernation Are Frogs and Toads the Same? What Do Frogs Eat? Do other animals eat frogs? A snake eating a frogFrog Characteristics Frog Characteristics Calls Special adaptations Blue Poison Arrow Frog Poison Dart Frogs Tree Frogs Publisher Frogs Wherever you are, wherever you live…you will find frogs! These little guys live all over the world, except in Antarctica. Red Poison Dart Frog Frogs often turn into handsome men and beautiful princesses in fairy tales. Chinese legend links frogs with magicians. In Scotland, you give pictures of them as gifts to new neighbors.