18 review for Pauses: Autobiographical Reflections of 101 Creators of Children's Books

1. 

   4 out of 5

   Ami – Dec 12, 2009

   Pauses is 90% fascinating and 10% ho-hum. At first I was disappointed that the autobigraphies were basically sketches on a few pages. But as I read the book further, the small "slice of life" format grew on me and I appreciated the tid-bits I gleaned about each author/illustrator/poet. I learned some incredible facts. Did you know the manuscript for Curious George was smuggled out of Paris just days before the Nazi take-over? You will after you read this book. I also discovered many authors/illu Pauses is 90% fascinating and 10% ho-hum. At first I was disappointed that the autobigraphies were basically sketches on a few pages. But as I read the book further, the small "slice of life" format grew on me and I appreciated the tid-bits I gleaned about each author/illustrator/poet. I learned some incredible facts. Did you know the manuscript for Curious George was smuggled out of Paris just days before the Nazi take-over? You will after you read this book. I also discovered many authors/illustrators that I want to find out more about and read more of their works. All in all, "Pauses" is a very worthwhile and quick read.

2. 

   4 out of 5

   Sancha –

3. 

   5 out of 5

   Lara Ernest –

4. 

   5 out of 5

   Eileen –

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Debdunk –

6. 

   5 out of 5

   Judy –

7. 

   5 out of 5

   Raffi –

8. 

   5 out of 5

   Lisa –

9. 

   4 out of 5

   Rebecca –

10. 

    5 out of 5

    Allison –

11. 

    4 out of 5

    Leah –

12. 

    5 out of 5

    TypeFace –

13. 

    4 out of 5

    Cheryl –

14. 

    5 out of 5

    Serene –

15. 

    4 out of 5

    Ashley bethel –

16. 

    5 out of 5

    Madison Kozeny –

17. 

    4 out of 5

    Walter Schoenly –

18. 

    4 out of 5

    Carlos Montijo –