This adorable book by kathi appelt is written in a fun, silly rhyme and features bright and often zoomedin illustrations by penelope dullaghan. The best childrens, illustrated, and picture books of. Tips on creating illustrations for books beckys graphic. As the book designer ive worked with the author and illustrators on the childrens book.
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November 2012 marked the four year anniversary of my leap into self publishing. When youre submitting an ms for a picture book, do not submit illustrations. Watch for books that present multiple perspectives. As was the case with last years edition, more than half of the proceeds from the book which features illustrations by the wonderful andy smith are being donated to a childrens charity. I also found the watercolor illustrations quite beautiful. She has been producing the children s book insider, the newsletter for children s writers, for 25 years alongside her husband, jon. Tips for creating illustrations for book publishing.