Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children about Their Art

by Chris Van Allsburg, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, et al.

Book Overview

This gorgeous collection of art (and the artists behind it) includes work by some of the world's most renowned children's book illustrators--Mitsumasa Anno, Quentin Blake, Ashley Bryan, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Jane Dyer, Mordicai Gerstein, Robert Ingpen, Steven Kellogg, Leo Lionni, Petra Mathers, Wendell Minor, Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, Alice Provenson, Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart, Maurice Sendak, Gennady Spirin, Chris...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399246002
• ISBN13: 9780399246005
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: World of Eric Carle
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.2" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art

i thought this book was going to be good, but i didn't know it would be this good. each well-known childrens' book writer/illustrator writes about their lives, influences and inspirations. included are ealry photos, first drawings and a full page self-portrait. so thoughtfully put together. a beautiful book to browse through and inspire you and your children to pick up a tool and draw, paint and create.

A must for young and old

I love this book. I had gotten it with my children in mind but being an artist myself, found great joy in reading it.

For readers from young to old

This is a charming book to be enjoyed by all;young children, who will enjoy having this read to them, to aspiring artists, to older fans. Early work of these illustrators and pictures of some of them as children along with their stories give a picture of their development.This may also offer an introduction to new books and illustrators. Great for teachers and librarians when presenting a story.

Gift to Grandson

This a wonderful book for inspiring budding young artists. Wonderfully illustrated with examples from all the artists (including fold-outs). A great way to learn about their lives and work.

excellent book for all ages

I purchased this book for my 18 year old daughter, who is off to college next year to major in art. Her ambition is to be an illustrator, so I thought it would be inspirational for her. She loves that it features the illustrators of many of her favorite books from when she was small. A great book for anyone who enjoys illustration and picture books.