Show Me a Story! Why Picture Books Matter, Conversations with 21 of the World’s Most Celebrated Illustrators

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Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world's most celebrated authors and illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full-color plates revealing each illustrator s artistic process in fascinating, behind-the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives. In-depth interviews with 21 of classic modern and contemporary picture book artists, including Maurice Sendak, Robert McCloskey, William Steig, Eric Carle, Helen Oxenbury, John Burningham, Mitsumasa Anno, and more.