# How to Make a Book (about My Dog) - Hardcover

by **Chris Barton** (Author), **Sarah Horne** (Illustrator)

**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!

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.2 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 05, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 5.5

**Point Value:** 1

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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