Kelly McMichen #33
November 27, 2012
EED 312 – Section 2
Anna Dewdney
I. New York Times best-selling
author/illustrator Anna Dewdney grew up in a family of five.Her father is a physician
and her mother is also an author. By the young age of seven, Dewdney began writing
and illustrating from the inspiration of her mother and Tasha Tudor. Like Tasha
Tudor, when Dewdney became of age she moved to Vermont. In Vermont, Dewdney raised
two daughters while working odd and end writing and illustrating gigs. It wasn’t
until Dewdney wrote Llama Llama Red Pajama in 2005 that her work was recognized by publishers. Since then
Dewdney has created the famous Llama Llama book series and a few other popular
children’s books.
II. Currently,
Anna Dewdney still lives in Vermont, but her daughters are now grown and off to
college. Dewdney loves being outdoors and spends her time writing, drawing, visiting
her daughters, traveling for book tours, playing with her three dogs, and
spending time with her boyfriend. Also, she
spends time connecting to her fans and reaching out to those who are inspired
by her. Dewdney continues to write and
has big plans for expanding her Llama Llama book series.
III. All of Anna Dewdney’s books
feature animals and topics that Dewdney relates to. Each book also contains a
fun rhyming flow that is enjoyed by young readers. When writing Dewdney
channels her enter child while at her home in Vermont. For the illustrations in
her books, she uses pencils and oils. Dewdney loves the smell of the oils. To
create one of her books, Dewdney first writes the story. Then, in pencil, she
draws the illustrations upon an 18’x26” mess canvas. Next, she uses oils to
paint the characters alive. Lastly, she transfers her work onto a small canvas
to send to her publisher in New York
Annotated Book List
a.
Dewdney, Anna. Llama Llama Mad At Momma. 2007.
Llama Llama and
his mamma take a trip to the Shop-o-Rama, but Llama Llama gets bored. Llama
Llama would rather be at home playing. So, Llama Llama throws a fit until his mama
calms him down. Turns out, Mama Llama doesn’t like shopping either, but if they
work as a team they can make it home sooner.
b.
Dewdney, Anna. Llama Llama Red Pajama. 2005.
While in bed one
night Llama Llama decides he wants his mamma. Llama Llama wants a drink and
he’s scared of the dark. So, being impatient,
Llama Llama hollers loudly for his mamma, but Mama Llama is busy. Eventually,
Mama Llama goes to Llama Llama and whispers words of wisdom to him. Then Mama
Llama kisses and tucks him in as he drifts off to sleep.
c. Dewdney,
Anna. Llama Llama Home With Momma.
2011.
Llama
Llama wakes up one morning not feeling to well. Llama Llama is sneezing, coughing,
and feverish. So, it’s back to bed for
Llama Llama and Mama Llama knows just what to do. Medicine, tissues, a story,
and rest coming right up, but as Llama Llama feels better his mama gets sick.
Good thing Llama Llama knows now just what to do for his mama.
Websites
http://www.patriciamnewman.com/dewdney.html
http://www.annadewdney.com
http://www.llamallamabook.com
References
a.
Dewdney,
A. (2011). A little bit about Anna. Retrieved
from
b.
Newman,
P. (2011). Who wrote that?. Retrieved from
c.
Dewdney,
A. (2010). For teachers. Retrieved from
http://www.llamallamabook.com/forTeachers.html?mute=true
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