See if your child can tell you the story behind why the bat books were created!
He showed us a stuffed bat with yellow floaties. Look for this special little bat in his books!
This is Brian showing us a picture of his studio at home. He told us that he lives in a regular house on a regular street.
He had many yellow notepads that he does his first drafts of his books on. He said that he rewrote some of his bat stories at least 24 times!
Here are some of his sketches for the pictures.
Brian said the key is to always add more details! This was perfect, as it's something I say in class all the time!
Here is a drawing he did as a second grader. He told everyone that he didn't start out as a talented drawer. He worked hard and practiced, practiced, practiced. That was how he was able to become successful at what he does - hard work!
He encouraged students to find something that they love to do and work hard at it!
He did a cool sketch of a bat on the spot for us! Did you know that bats aren't even his favorite animal? See if your child can tell you what his favorite animal is!
Brian has illustrated 28 books. He would love to do many more! His final piece of advice is to be a reader!
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