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Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter, and they form an important, constantly evolving, and dynamic sector of the publishing world. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? In seven chapters, this book covers the key stages of conceiving a narrative, creating a visual language and developing storyboards and design of a picturebook. The book includes interviews with leading children's picturebook...
16) Mechanimals
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 530L
Language
English
Description
After a tornado leaves him with heaps of scrap metal and no animals on the farm, the determined farmer puts in motion a plan to create his own animals using the materials he has available and, despite his skeptical neighbors, completes his plan with great success.
18) Maya was grumpy
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 650L
Language
English
Description
Maya doesn't know why she's grumpy. She's just in a cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. Luckily, Gramma isn't ruffled by Maya's mood. She reminds Maya of all the fun things she might miss out on because of her grumpiness. Will Gramma's silly suggestions coax Maya out of her miserable mood?
19) Beach baby
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
AD 420L
Language
English
Description
A reassuring bedtime story that's filled with memories from a perfect day playing on the beach.
20) Art's supplies
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
In a tale of the power of the imagination, Art's art supplies throw a party, play with puns, and get creative.