Our free book printables show children, through simple pictures and words, how a picture book is illustrated. This booklet was created by an illustrator of nine published children's books. Fun learning activity to print, cut and put together at home or in the classroom. Then, read your handmade book! Find out how books are made before they are published! above: level 1 booklet for youngest children. Level 2 booklet also available through link below.
easy instructions
1 Print pdfs from links below. 2 Cut along dashed lines. 3 Fold each strip in half. 4 Place in order. 5 Assemble with a glue stick, staples, binder clip...any way you choose! Fun and easy for kids to do themselves!
links to print booklet
level 1 (preschool-2nd grade): page 1 page 2
level 2 (3rd grade and older): page 1 page 2
See publishing a book: how children's books are illustrated for more about the process of illustrating children's books. ©heather cahoon • wordplayhouse®
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