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Author Julie Falatko and Illustrator Tim Miller
Author Julie Falatko and Illustrator Tim Miller
We are so lucky to have great authors like Julie Falatko here in Maine. She is the author of the Snappsy picture books as well as the very funny chapter books Two Dogs in a Trench Coat. Tim Miller's illustrations are silly, fun and colorful. He is also the author of the hysterical Moo Moo books. Below you can listen to Snappsy the Alligator and then learn to draw Snappsy with illustrator Tim Miller. Happy Reading!
Author & Illustrator Christie Matheson
Author & Illustrator Christie Matheson
Christie Matheson's books Tap the Magic Tree, Plant the Tiny Seed and Touch the Brightest Star are beautiful, fun, interactive and magical! Check out the videos below to hear Christie read Plant the Tiny Seed and create your own tree art project inspired by Tap the Magic Tree. Make sure you are ready to tap, clap, plant, dance, wiggle your fingers and join in the fun!
Illustrator Brian Briggs
Illustrator Brian Briggs
You may recognize Brian Briggs illustrations from the Tinyville Town series, the Everything Goes books and Randy Riley Rules series. As part of our celebration of Bike month, enjoy these videos of Brian reading a brand new book he has illustrated, Bike & Trike written by Elizabeth Verdick, and showing you how to draw the bikes from the story. Enjoy!
Author Aaron Reynolds
Author Aaron Reynolds
Aaron Reynolds writes really funny books! He won the 2015 Maine Chickadee Award for his book Carnivores. He is also the author of two very funny and very creepy books featuring Jasper Rabbit. Below are videos of Aaron reading fan favorites Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! Happy Reading!
Author & Illustrator Scott Magoon
Author & Illustrator Scott Magoon
Scott Magoon is probably best known for his illustrations. He is the illustrator of Spoon, Chopsticks and Straw all written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. He also illustrated the Misunderstood Shark series by Ame Dyckman. But did you know that Scott Magoon is also an author? Scott has created Scott's Studio Storytime, a series of videos where he reads aloud books that he has written and illustrated and then he shows you how to draw the characters in the book. Below is a video of Scott sharing his book Breathe and demonstrating how to draw a whale. Enjoy!
Author & Illustrator Kevin Henkes
Author & Illustrator Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of so many amazing books, both picture books and chapter books for children. Kevin's mouse books, including Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Sheila Rae the Brave and Wemberly Worried are among my favorite! Below is a storytime from HarperKids that features Kevin Henkes reading several of his books and drawing familiar characters.
Author & Illustrator Eric Carle
Author & Illustrator Eric Carle
Beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle is probably best known for illustrating Bill Martin, Jr.'s Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? and for writing and illustrating The Very Busy Spider, The Very Lonely Firefly and, one of my childhood favorites, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Below you can enjoy Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I have also attached a Very Hungry Caterpillar coloring page and bookmarks.
color-your-own-bookmarks.pdfAuthor Anna Kang and Illustrator Christopher Weyant
Author Anna Kang and Illustrator Christopher Weyant
Anna Kang is the author of the You are (Not) Small children's picture book series, including That is (Not) Mine and I am (Not) Scared. Her husband, illustrator Christopher Weyant, is the illustrator of all of Anna's books. Do you think his illustrations look familiar? He is also the illustrator of 2020 Chickadee Award Nominee My Pillow Keep Moving! by Laura Gehl. Below are videos of Anna reading two of her picture books.
Michael Ian Black is the author of fantastically funny picture books like A Pig Parade is Terrible Idea and Chicken Cheeks. Below is a video of Michael reading his picture book, I'm Bored. After the story is done, the illustrator of I'm Bored (and many other amazing picture books) Debbie Ridpath Ohi will teach you how to draw emotional potatoes! Have fun & email me pictures of your potatoes.
Lynn Plourde is an award winning author who lives right here in Maine. She has written more than 30 children's books. Including a brand new book called Happy Birthday, Maine! You can learn more about Lynn at her website https://www.lynnplourde.com/. Below are videos of Lynn reading two of her books, Moose, Of Course and Pigs in the Mud. Perfect read alouds for this messy, muddy Maine day!
Author, Ame Dyckman & illustrator, Zachariah OHora have teamed up on several fantastically funny books including Horrible Bear; Read the Book, Lemmings! and Wolfie the Bunny. Check out the KidLit TV videos below. Ame Dyckman reads Wolfie the Bunny and Zachariah OHora teachs you how to draw Wolfie.
Mo Willems & Kennedy Center Education
Mo Willems & Kennedy Center Education
Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together.
New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterwards. Check back each weekday for new LUNCH DOODLES! Check it out!
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