{"product_id":"9781536231427","title":"How to Make a Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eEveryone has a story to tell—and now you can learn how to tell it in your own picture book, using this helpful, humor-filled guide from an award-winning creator.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever wanted to create your own story—and capture it for posterity? Elys Dolan brings her comic touch to the process by portraying her narrator-self as a friendly worm (it’s quicker to draw than a person!). How do you come up with something to write about? Build and flesh out your story? Use color and space effectively? From combining two favorite things to form a story idea to “interviewing” your characters to physically putting a book together, the author walks readers through some surprisingly comprehensive beginners’ techniques that may have something to offer even seasoned storytellers. This witty, fun, conversational, step-by-step guide—part picture book, part activity book—is packed with prompts, exercises, tips, and jokes. So find your inspiration, grab your pens and pencils, and get making!","brand":"Elys Dolan","offers":[{"title":"Hardback Picture book","offer_id":47564203950292,"sku":"9781536231427","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_5ffeb776-c28f-40a2-9908-8c0e6ecd9263.jpg?v=1771380435","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9781536231427","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}