This collection showcases childhood works from prominent children’s authors and illustrators, highlighting their early creativity and the unique perspectives that shaped their storytelling. Award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman curates these quirky and insightful pieces, offering a glimpse into the formative experiences that influenced these writers and artists, while celebrating the inspiration they continue to provide in the literary world today.
Chris Gall Book order (chronological)
Chris Gall is an artistic storyteller whose path to illustration began unexpectedly when he was caught drawing as a student. His early success in a writing competition inspired him to craft narratives for his visuals. Gall's style, developed throughout his professional career, is marked by a profound understanding of visual storytelling. His work, featured in major American publications and recognized with numerous prestigious awards, showcases his distinctive ability to merge art and narrative.
The Littlest Train
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
From the creator of Dinotrux and NanoBots comes another mechanical adventure, now in board book--this one especially for train lovers!
Passport to Reading - 1: Meet the Dinotrux
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this beginning reader, Dozeratops wants to meet new Dinotrux. But they are on the other side of the river. Can the mighty monsters work together to build a bridge? Find out in this friendship adventure, where you will learn about ten of these part-dinosaur, part-truck beasts! (Passport to Reading Level 1)
Dinotrux Go to School
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this beginning reader, today is the first day of school. The Dinotrux are nervous! What will they eat for lunch? Will their teacher be nice? But the Dinotrux don't need to worry. They can help each other. And school isn't scary. It's fun, especially when you are part dinosaur and part truck! (Passport to Reading Level 1)