Thursday, January 20, 2022

How to make a book (about my dog) by Chris Barton, illustrated by Sarah Horne


 I periodically get requests from teachers for picture books about writing or the book making process and I always thought I had a good selection. However, when I saw this new book I knew my collection was incomplete and I definitely needed this one book to top them all off!

Author Chris Barton narrates the creation of a book - this book in fact, from the initial idea, through the publishing process, then jumps over to the illustrator's side of the story, finishing with the finished product - this book, in fact. Cartoons, jokes, and more fill the book but it's also a realistic look at the many people in the publishing process and how it actually works. Sarah Horne's silly, and very British, illustrations are a great match and she does a great job showing not only Barton's process but her own.

The book ends with information on research, recommendations for writing your own book, and a timeline of the book's creation.

Verdict: Even if you already have books on this topic, this is a worthwhile purchase. It includes lots of information teachers and librarians will appreciate regarding research, is both funny and realistic, and will be perfect for a program or class on writing or publishing.

ISBN: 9781541581289; Published 2021 by Millbrook/Lerner; Borrowed from another library in my consortium; Purchased for the library

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