Filled with activities, Comics: Easy as ABC is a fun way for young
readers to effortlessly and playfully start thinking like writers and
artists. This simple guide is also aimed at parents, teachers, and
librarians: all will enjoy learning the ABCs of this popular and rapidly
growing medium.
Children kindergarten-age and up are shown how to use basic shapes to
make faces, eyes, noses, and design their own characters. Ivan
Brunetti's funny and incisive advice on the language of comics (panels,
lettering, balloons, and so much more) naturally leads budding artists
and writers into thinking about their characters, settings, and prompts.
A section with essential tips on how to read comics with young children
rounds out the package. Featuring advice from master cartoonists and
star authors-- including Geoffrey Hayes, Eleanor Davis, Art Spiegelman,
and many others.