A review by roshreviews
How to Make a Book (about My Dog) by Chris Barton

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.