Here you'll find three different looks at how a book is made: Through text and illustrations, author/illustrator Aliki explains ten basic stages--from an idea to working with a book designer to the child reading the finished book; with downloadable activity pages, pop-up book creator David Carter offers tips on how to make a pop-up book; Patricia McLaughlin and Barry Moser share how they collaborated on their book, What You Know First. (
http://www.harperchildrens.com/howabook/
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The National Library of Canada held an exhibit in 1996 titled The Art of Illustration. This is an online version of the exhibit. The exhibition themes include cartoon art, concept books, magic realism, naive art, realism, romanticism, and stylists. (
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/events/illustra/eintro.htm
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This site developed by a children's book editor can provide insight into the world of children's book publishing. There are many interesting articles and links to other related sites. (
http://www.underdown.org/
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The Randolph Caldecott medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This site highlights the work of the present medal and honor award winners and includes a list of past winners. (
http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html
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This site includes a section that describes how a picture book is made, information about the illustrators who have collaborated with Audrey Wood, and links to their sites. (
http://www.audreywood.com/
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Based on Leo Lionni's picture book, Inch by Inch, this site provides cross-curricular lesson plans that focus on size and measurement. (
http://www.osr.state.ga.us/bestprac/math/M-13.htm
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Based on Leo Lionni's picture book, Fish Is Fish, this site provides cross-curricular lesson plans that help students learn how to classify and sort objects. (
http://www.osr.state.ga.us/bestprac/math/M-20.htm
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Here you'll find several illustrated stories categorized by age group, as well as riddles, coloring pages, and puzzles. (
http://www.magickeys.com/books/index.html
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This site offers a wealth of information about this popular author, including the Eric Carle museum of picture book art. (
http://www.eric-carle.com/
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This site is hosted by England's DeCordova Museum's special exhibition of works by children's book illustrators. (
http://www.decordova.org/decordova/decordova/exhibit/stories/default.htm
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