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beths0103's review
4.0
What I love about this book is that it fills a need for questions that students are always asking, which is, what does the process of publishing a book look like. Chris Barton answers those questions in a fun how-to guide, with frequent guest appearances by his dog Ernie
shighley's review
4.0
Very clever book about a topic I don't believe is very common. The illustrations are whimsical and entertaining, and students will learn a lot without even trying. I totally agree with his statement of thinking about the book in so many places and so many different times; I never know when ideas are going to come to me. The detailed timeline at the back was for someone really interested in the process. I was amazed at the many steps.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
Chris is right, kids really are curious about the book making process! Love how this book reveals information that is sure to be new to kids, and gives them solid understanding of the entire process.
klsriley's review
5.0
Chris Barton and Sarah Horne have knocked it out of the park with How to Make a Book (About My Dog)! Kids of all ages will enjoy this peek behind the publishing curtain. The text is simple, but not childish, and the illustrations are so much fun. The little asides about Chris’s dog, Ernie keep the book light and funny. The back matter, including a publishing timeline, is especially informative for those readers who want even more details about how a book is made. I can’t wait to purchase this book for my elementary school library and share it with kids and teachers!
Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC to review.
Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC to review.
roshreviews's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Kids do enjoy their picture books and board books. But for those curious minds who want to know more about how their beloved book came into being, this book is what they need. The fact that the book has a dog also helps tremendously.
In just a few pages, this book covers the entire process of book development, from ideation to research to writing to editing to illustrating to printing and beyond. Some of the titbits were new even to me. For instance, I never knew that an author doesn’t decide the illustrator on his/her own. I also loved the author’s note at the end where he provides tips to little aspiring writers.
A few of the words are a little difficult for early readers but nothing that can’t be easily explained by a parent/guardian.
The illustrations are quirkily cute. I loved them!
Heartily recommended to all little readers who want to know more about what brings them their book. This will be a great resource for schools and libraries too.
Thank you, NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group, for the ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.
kta's review
3.0
"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
This was a great in depth look at making a book. I loved how inclusive it was of all the different job types.
This was a great in depth look at making a book. I loved how inclusive it was of all the different job types.
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