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How to make a book (about my dog)  Cover Image Book Book

How to make a book (about my dog) / written by Chris Barton ; illustrated by Sarah Horne.

Barton, Chris, (author.). Horne, Sarah, 1979- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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!"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781541581289
  • ISBN: 1541581288
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, [2021]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-10. Millbrook Press.
Grades 2-3. Millbrook Press.
Subject: Authorship > Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children > Authorship > Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children > Technique > Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children > Design > Juvenile literature.
Books > Design > Juvenile literature.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Books & Libraries.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Dogs.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Language Arts / Composition & Creative Writing.
Authorship.
Genre: Juvenile works.
Informational works.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Homer Public Library J 808.02 BAR (Text) 000163558 Children's Library -- Nonfiction Available -


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