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How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

AUTHOR Barton, Chris; Horne, Sarah; Horne, Sarah
PUBLISHER Millbrook Press (Tm) (10/05/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description

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!

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781541581289
ISBN-10: 1541581288
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 40
Carton Quantity: 46
Product Dimensions: 9.30 x 0.50 x 11.20 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship
Grade Level: 1st Grade - 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 808.02
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020053003
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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!

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Illustrator: Horne, Sarah
Sarah Horne is a talented young illustrator with a weak spot for a good story and a nice cup of coffee! She graduated from Falmouth college of Art in 2001 and completed her Maters at Kingston University. Sarah lives in London.
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List Price $19.99
Your Price  $19.79
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