Dav Pilkey (Your Favorite Authors)

Hicks, Kelli L.

ISBN 10: 1476502218 ISBN 13: 9781476502212

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2013

Synopsis

Discover how Dav Pilkey became a bestselling children's author! Did you know Dav Pilkey created his Captain Underpants character while sitting in his elementary school's hallway? Explore the life and career of one of today's most popular and cherished children's authors. Full of fact-packed sidebars and direct quotes, this eye-opening biography showcases the influences, talents, and creativity that helped Pilkey rise to the top of bestsellers lists.

About this title

Book Description:

Kids love to learn about the authors of their favorite books. Easy-to-read biographies, fun illustrations, and informative fact boxes will feed a young reader's need to find out more.

About the Author:

Michael Byers uses his optimistic and whimsical attitude to create fun, dynamic, and emotionally driven illustrations. His line work is deliberate and full of energy achieving an instant organic feel to his images. Michael loves a great cup of coffee, listening to great music, and watching stand up comedy. He lives in lovely Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife and two cats. When he's not doing illustrations you can find him drawing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1476502218
• ISBN 13: 9781476502212
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Michael Byers