Kate DiCamillo is the author of "Tales of Despereaux", and the creator of the character Mercy Watson. She has many books that have won a variety of awards. Kate writes picture books, early chapter books, and novels. If you would like to find our more about Kate DiCamillo and all the great things she is doing for children's literature simply click on her photo and visit her webpage.
“DiCamillo has carved out a distinct place as one of her generation’s most beloved writers.” says the Chicago Tribune.
“DiCamillo has carved out a distinct place as one of her generation’s most beloved writers.” says the Chicago Tribune.
Mo Williems is a very credited author of children's literature. Some of his many awards include; a three-time Caldecott Honor winner, and two Geisel Medals. Popular titles written by Williems are "Knuffle Bunny" and "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus". Mo has created many unforgettable humorous characters such as Pigeon, Trixie, Piggy and Elephant, Amanda and her alligator, and Cat the Cat. His webpage is full of fun and games, products, blogs, and even tweets by Pigeon. To visit Mo Williem's webpage simply click on his photo to the left.
“Willems knows how to keep things interesting and his audience engaged.” says Horn Book.
“Willems knows how to keep things interesting and his audience engaged.” says Horn Book.
Eric Carle is the author of the famous book, "The very hungry caterpillar". Other popular titles include; "The tiny seed", "Roosters off to see the world", and "The grouchy ladybug". His stories often have connections to many other subject areas in school. Eric is not only an author but an illustrator as well. In his honor, Massachusetts has built The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. You can visit the museum webpage by finding a link on The Official Eric Carle Webpage.
The New York Time Book Review has this to say about The Very Hungry Caterpillar; "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..."
The New York Time Book Review has this to say about The Very Hungry Caterpillar; "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..."
Jan Brett has over 39 million books in print. She is also both an illustrator and author just like Eric Carle. Some of her popular titles include; "The Mitten", "Hedgie's surprise", and "Town mouse country mouse". Teachers love the many activities designed around her titles. Her illustrations have a unique feature to them in that side pictures can show readers what is coming next. Her webpage contains many links to coloring pages, activities, videos, and blogs.
"Time and again what they have all liked about her books is the attention to detail that Jan Brett puts in her illustrations, and the fun they have looking for clues to the story in her drawings." says Stephanie Wallis.
"Time and again what they have all liked about her books is the attention to detail that Jan Brett puts in her illustrations, and the fun they have looking for clues to the story in her drawings." says Stephanie Wallis.