What do illustrators do?
Clarion Books 1999
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.2 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- creativity
- artistic process
- perseverance
- collaboration
- imagination
- problem-solving
- careers in art
- making books
About this book
This lively nonfiction picture book shows how illustrators turn ideas into pictures, from first sketches and research to storyboards, dummies, and final art. Eileen Christelow walks readers through the steps of working with an author and editor, revising, and preparing a book for printing. Clear examples and humorous asides make the process easy to understand and fun to follow. Perfect for young artists and budding book-makers who want to see how drawings become a real book.
Setting: a contemporary illustrator’s studio and the bookmaking process
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is What do illustrators do? right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for What do illustrators do?. The reading level is AR 4.2, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include creativity, artistic process, perseverance.
How long does it take to read What do illustrators do??
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, What do illustrators do? takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What do illustrators do? have an AR quiz?
Yes — What do illustrators do? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is What do illustrators do??
What do illustrators do? has an AR reading level of 4.2, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.