Holiday Reading 2004

For Adults

Cohen, Charles D. The Seuss, the whole Seuss, and nothing but the Seuss: a visual biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel
French, Jackie Rocket your child into reading
Gleeson, Libby Making picture books
Kushner, Tony The art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to the present: This volume picks up where Selma Lanes' The Art of Maurice Sendak, published in 1980, left off, tracing Sendak's life and work from 1980 to 2003. An extended essay by playwright Tony Kushner, a long-time friend of Sendak's, provides an intimate view of the artist.
McVitty, Walter A Life in Children's Books: Walter McVitty Books, a distinguished children's book publishing house, was begun by Walter McVitty in 1985. This book is filled with anecdotes about leading figures in the children's literature world and includes the story of how Walter came to publish John Marsden's first book, So Much to Tell You.
Salisbury, Martin Illustrating children's books: creating pictures for publication: Containing essential advice and guidance, this book uses step-by-step sketches and instructions to reveal the techniques and skills required to illustrate children's books. It explains how to tackle fantasy, fairy tales, realism and nature drawings.
Silvey, Anita 100 best books for children
Tucker, Nicholas Darkness visible: inside the world of Philip Pullman