Dav Pilkey (Children's Authors)

Wheeler, Jill C.

ISBN 10: 1617835773 ISBN 13: 9781617835773

Publisher: Abdo Group, 2013

Synopsis

This biography introduces readers to humorous author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series and Caldecott Honor winnerfor The Paperboy. Readers will learn about Pilkey's childhood and college days in Ohio, his difficulty in school that led to the inspiration for Captain Underpants, his move to the West Coast, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. He is the successful author of the Captain Underpants series, the Ricky Ricotta series, the Super Diaper Baby series, and numerous other titles. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Pilkey's childhood, education, and life as an author and illustrator. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Gr 2-4-These biographies provide clear and concise information for reports and may inspire aspiring writers by focusing on the authors' childhoods, overcoming obstacles, and dedication to writing. Pilkey will attract readers by his canon alone. Wheeler clearly describes his early struggles in school and diagnosis of ADHD, and how Pilkey incorporates characters with ADHD in his work, often grabbing the attention of reluctant readers. Riordan sets itself apart by aiming at a much younger audience than other biographies currently available. Nearly all of Riordan's works are at a higher reading level than this title, but with the upcoming Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters movie, younger fans might desire a simplified biography. The informative photographs in Morales make it stand out among these books. Through images and text, readers are invited into the work space and culture of this author/illustrator, and the many photos of her childhood in Mexico, and immigration to the United States add to the engagement. This is in stark contrast to Pilkey, which has only cover art and three low-quality photographs (taken at the same event) to fill the image quota per page. All three titles would benefit from a list of works created by the authors or a time line of their lives, but overall they are good additions where similar biographies are in demand.-Jennifer Wolf, Beaverton City Library, ORα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abdo Group
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617835773
• ISBN 13: 9781617835773
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24