Synopsis
In this autobiographical account an author and illustrator of children's books shares his life, daily activities, and creative process, and shows how all are intertwined.
Susan Hepler - Children's Literature
Frank Asch, the popular author/illustrator of the "Moon Bear" and "Little Bird" books thought about becoming an artist when his high school art teacher created a one-man show of his paintings and drawings on the bulletin board as a surprise. In this entry in the "Meet the Author" series, Asch tells how he grew into his occupation while creating a children's theater troupe called "The Belly Buttons," became a parent, home-schooled his children, worked collaboratively with Vladimir Vagan, and thought about book ideas. He discusses how he gets his ideas, what he does when he is stuck. His wife's candid and colorful pictures show the many facets of artwork in process as well as his work with children. It is a fine addition to the elementary school teaching shelf and one that gives children insight into the creative process of one very popular author/illustrator. 1997, Richard C. Owen Publishers,
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Children's Literature
Frank Asch, the popular author/illustrator of the "Moon Bear" and "Little Bird" books thought about becoming an artist when his high school art teacher created a one-man show of his paintings and drawings on the bulletin board as a surprise. In this entry in the "Meet the Author" series, Asch tells how he grew into his occupation while creating a children's theater troupe called "The Belly Buttons," became a parent, home-schooled his children, worked collaboratively with Vladimir Vagan, and thought about book ideas. He discusses how he gets his ideas, what he does when he is stuck. His wife's candid and colorful pictures show the many facets of artwork in process as well as his work with children. It is a fine addition to the elementary school teaching shelf and one that gives children insight into the creative process of one very popular author/illustrator. 1997, Richard C. Owen Publishers,— Susan Hepler