Everyone has a story to tell -- and now you can learn how to tell it in your own picture book, using this helpful, humor-filled guide from an award-winning creator. Have you ever wanted to create your own story--and capture it for posterity? Elys Dolan brings her comic touch to the process by portraying her narrator-self as a friendly worm named Bert (it's quicker to draw than a person!). How do you come up with something to write about? Build and...

This book is a guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is a resource for parents and teachers who love graphic storytelling or who recognize the value of these exceptional books in working with different types of students, particularly preschool, English as a Second Language (ESL), and special needs, and creative writers. Every age group will benefit from Wonderfully Wordless, from babies and toddlers encountering their...

Poor Jemima. All she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace, and be allowed to hatch them herself. At last she flies off and finds the perfect place. Little does the silly duck realise that the charming gentleman who has lent her his woodshed is busily planning a delicious meal of . . . roast duck!

An easy-to-read abridgement of the classic tale of Peter Rabbit's mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny, who persuades him to go back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the clothes he lost there.

Strong visual stories start with foundational techniques! Join illustrator Shadra Strickland as you dive into picture-book structures, use simple shapes for complex characters, and create a storyboard for a finished book that will delight children and publishers everywhere!

The beautiful story of diversity follows a young girl named Kanzi whose most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one.

Finding the most beautiful persimmon to give to her grandma who will be visiting from far away, Joo Hong, a young Korean American girl, wonders what to do as the persimmon looks less and less perfect as time passes by.

In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.

Squirrel Nutkin would rather ask the old owl riddles than gather nuts with the other squirrels.

Celebrating the idea of quiet, unhurried moments with loved ones, this warm and wonderful story follows George, an old dog who doesn't run fast anymore, as he enjoys spending time with his little human, Rosie.