This biography introduces readers to Marla Frazee, illustrator of the beautiful, award-winning All the World picture book. Readers will learn about Frazee's childhood and current family life in California, her early interest in drawing, as well as the real-life inspiration for some of her picture book stories such as A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever and Roller Coaster. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Frazee's childhood, family, education, life as an illustrator, and her beloved works, including the popular Clementine books.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed The Children's Illustrators series offers readers easy access to the artists who have created some of the most memorable illustrations in children's literature. Each engaging biography traces one popular artist's life from childhood through their education to their ultimate success as an award-winning illustrator. Readers will discover that behind the remarkable career of each artist, there is an inspiring life story. An "Elements of Art" sidebar helps define one of the artist's practiced techniques. And, full-color photos enhance the easy-to-read text and highlight each illustrator's unique artistic style.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
