To Make by Danielle Davis, Illustrations by Mags DeRoma
From Katherine Tegen Books / Harper Collins:
A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano.
To make . . . a cake, a garden, a song, you first gather, then make—and wait. To make a story (like this one), you gather, make, wait.
To make anything—big or small—it will take some time.
You may have to gather more, make more, and wait a little more, but you can create wonderful things if you just gather, make, and wait.
This gorgeous, timeless book gently emphasizes patience as part of the making process and is a fitting book for all homes, classrooms, and maker spaces everywhere.
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Bookplate for To Make, featuring the phrase “This book belongs to a wonderful maker” and a squirrel friend!
To Make Bookplate
I love to make a bookplate for each book I make. If you would like one for your copy of To Make, please (ask a grownup to help you!) submit your address and I will send you one for free!
Todd Davis, an amazing stop motion animator, made a wonderful “trailer” for To Make. Prepare to be delighted!
A Peek Behind the Scenes of ‘To Make’
A lot of love, planning, thought, mistakes, paper, glue, and waiting went into the making of To Make, and Danielle Davis (of This Picture Book Life fame) and I had a marvelous conversation about it on her cool blog. Check it out, then give Danielle a subscribe + a follow! She is amazing!
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A few process bits and pieces to whet your visual appetite…
The moon is glowing happily in a starry sky.
