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Dav Pilkey by Jill C. Wheeler | Firefly & Fern

Dav Pilkey

Name: Dav Pilkey
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781614809364

by Jill C. Wheeler

Ages 7–12middle-gradegentlecreativity perseverance overcoming challenges imagination author's journey self-expression

Firefly & Fern Summary

Discover the inspiring true story of Dav Pilkey, the creative genius behind the hilarious Captain Underpants series! This engaging biography takes readers on a journey through Pilkey's childhood in Ohio, his struggles in school that sparked his imagination, and his rise to becoming one of today's most beloved children's authors. Young readers will learn how curiosity, humor, and perseverance can turn challenges into incredible success.

About This Book

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.

Publisher

ABDO Publishing Company

Pages

ISBN

9781614809364

Published

2013-01-01

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