By Elys Dolan (author) , Elys Dolan (illustrator)
"A truly brilliant and inspired step-by-step guide to making a picture book"
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Elys Dolan creates wonderfully funny, inventive picture books and she passes on all the tricks of the author’s trade in this fabulous how-to manual.
Representing herself as a worm (quicker to draw than a person) and ably assisted by a blue bug called Bert, Elys takes readers through the creative processes involved in making a picture book. She shares her ‘gallery of muses’ and shows how your own list of favourite things can prompt story ideas.
Equally brilliantly, she demonstrates how to invent characters, and build them up so they feel real. She shows readers how to bring the elements together to tell a story and even outlines ways to manage pace and make the best use of colour. If there’s a better book on how to make a picture book, I haven’t come across it and this is inspired! A perfect gift for children who want to write and make their own books.
Make your own picture book with this hilarious, activity-filled guide from award-winning author Elys Dolan.
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Ever wanted to make your own picture book? Award-winning author Elys Dolan shows you how - with the help of her very enthusiastic assistant, Bert.
From finding a brilliant idea to using colour and space to tell your story, this entertaining guide is packed with activities, tips and jokes. Find inspiration, grab your pens and pencils, and get making!
'Packed with jokes and activities, this would make a delightful Christmas present for any creative child.' - Charlotte Eyre, Bookseller
Elys Dolan is an author and illustrator living in Cambridge. She grew up in a part of Sussex that consists almost entirely of trees and cows and she was named after a department store in Wimbledon. She's never let either of these things hold her back and Elys recently graduated with distinction from the MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Elys has been awarded second place in the Macmillan Prize and was also shortlisted for the Waterstone's ‘Picture This’ prize.
She works predominantly with paint markers, watercolours, and a splash of digital witchcraft. Elys has a PhD in funny picture books and when she’s feeling fussy insists that people refer to her as “Dr Dolan”. When not doing pictures and making things up Elys enjoys growing cacti, keeping bees and plotting how rabbits can win elections.
The Bookseller's Fiona Noble picked Elys as 'One to Watch' in 2015. When not doing pictures and making things up, Elys enjoys growing cacti, collecting pocket watches and eating excessive amounts of fondant fancies.
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Make your own picture book with this hilarious, activity-filled guide from award-winning author Elys Dolan. Ever wanted to make your own picture book?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed How to Make a Picture Book and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
How to Make a Picture Book features in the following genres: Activity and Puzzle Books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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How to Make a Picture Book was written by Elys Dolan and published by Walker Books Ltd
How to Make a Picture Book has 48 pages
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