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How to make a book (about my dog) / written by Chris Barton ; illustrated by Sarah Horne.

by Barton, Chris.

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Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, c2021.

Authorship -- Juvenile literature.

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and... a dog?! Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod -- er, word just right, you'll see how a book is made from beginning to end. From acquisitions and editing to graphic design and dog treats, find out what's required to bring a book to life. This title perfectly blends how-to and humor for an informative look at book publishing. And look, this is part of the marketing step!

Ages 6-10 Millbrook Press.

Grades 2-3 Millbrook Press.

Horne, Sarah, 1979-

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