{"product_id":"9781536231427","title":"How to Make a Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eEveryone 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 (it's quicker to draw than a person!). How do you come up with something to write about? Build and flesh out your story? Use color and space effectively? From combining two favorite things to form a story idea to \"interviewing\" your characters to physically putting a book together, the author walks readers through some surprisingly comprehensive beginners' techniques that may have something to offer even seasoned storytellers. This witty, fun, conversational, step-by-step guide--part picture book, part activity book--is packed with prompts, exercises, tips, and jokes. So find your inspiration, grab your pens and pencils, and get making!","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356148715692,"sku":"9781536231427","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26564413482734.jpg?v=1781633449","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781536231427","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}