Clayton began his writing career by selfpublishing small run short story zines which he distributed in art galleries, music venues, and on street corners throughout the u. School library journalbased on the simple concept of dreaming big, an awesome book. In 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us smile with an awesome book. A video interview with dallas clayton reading rockets. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, an awesome book of thanks is a beautifully written, fantastically illustrated walk through a world of magical unicorns, robotic dinosaurs, and all of. Kindergarten 3rd grade book synopsis this book identifies many different things to be thankful for in everyday life. Download read an awesome book of thanks 2010 by dallas. Kids will delight in the fresh, imaginative illustrations that include a walk through. Celebrates all the things for which to be thankful, from boats and cars to alligator acrobats and gigantic dinomachines, and from the things that can be seen everyday to the.
Theyre also filled with his delightful fulloflife illustrations of the real and the imaginary. Clayton began his writing career by selfpublishing small run short story zines which he distributed in art galleries, music. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, this is a. An awesome book of thanks its, like, so typical for awesome us author dallas clayton to write a follow up to his an awesome book see kbrs interview here which focuses on gratefulness.
An awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton teaches us that there are so many things for which to be grateful. I first came across his work around that time and when an awesome book of thanks was published in 2010, i bought it right away in the hopes that i would share it with my shiny new baby as she grew. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, it is a sure hit for all generations, young and old. Dallas clayton just got in touch, so we thought wed share. You can watch the interview below, view the interview transcript, read a short biography on dallas. Nov 18, 2010 dallas has toured the planet reading to kids and encouraging them to dream big. Exuberantly written and illustrateda surefire readaloud hit. Hey everybody, so excited to announce harpercollins rerelease of an awesome book. Take a walk on the loving side as each page of an awesome book of love perfectly details just how your heart feels in loving moments. Author and illustrator dallas clayton had been writing childrens books for some time when, after being rejected by several publishers, he selfpublished to incredible success in the mid2000s. Clayton who has built a brand around positivity and has authored seven books since 2008, including an awesome book of thanks. Written and illustrated by dallas clayton for his son is one of the most beautiful books i have ever read. Nov 16, 2017 clayton, 38, has built a brand around positivity and has authored seven books since 2008, including an awesome book of thanks.
And, sometimes being greatful is good, but we can also be thankful and give thanks. I can see this becoming a favorite book to read to the baby. Dallas clayton is an artist, childrens book author, and philanthropist. There are so many different kinds of lovethe way you love your husband or wife, the way you love your child, the way you love your parentsand dallas clayton knows just how to describe them all. Inspirational artist dallas clayton infuses his trademark whimsical art and positive message into an absolutely awesome alphabet book.
Crafted for children ages 0, this timeless story is sure to be an. In this book we learn about all the things in our life we can and should be greatful for. In 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us. Aug 15, 2012 dallas clayton just got in touch, so we thought wed share his exciting news and this ace poem about a sloth.
He successfully selfpublished his first two books, an awesome book. This is an online version of the book, which you can read in any one of 17 awesome languages or all 17 if you prefer. This audiobook has been created for educational purposes for differentiation for students. At the same time, some companies that had partnered with him started distancing. Joaquin phoenix featured the book in his mockumentary im still here, reading aloud from.
Clayton has also founded an awesome world foundation, which promotes literacy. Apr 16, 20 this audiobook has been created for educational purposes for differentiation for students. An awesome book of thanks clayton, dallas, dallas clayton. An awesome book of love clayton, dallas, clayton, dallas. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you h. He landed his first book deal in 2011 with harpercollins after selling tens of thousands of copies of an awesome world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His first book selfwritten, selfillustrated, selfpublished and selfpromoted to cultfollowing status was a gift to so many and indeed, the author gifted as many books as he sold yet he is. Clayton, 38, has built a brand around positivity and has authored seven books since 2008, including an awesome book of thanks. The story mainly focus on children should not start dreaming small when growing up, they should keep dream big. Dallas claytons books are filled with optimism, imagination, curiosity about the world, and humanity. Nov 23, 2016 book by dallas clayton if you are thankful, i will give you more quran 14. This book serves as a reminder to really love the people we love, and does a great job describing what that love means and feels like.
An awesome book of thanks will be in our home, in many forms, for years to come. Kids will delight in the fresh, imaginative illustrations that include a walk through a world of magical unicorns, robotic dinosaurs, and all of lifes simple moments, great and small. Created by book by its cover view on book by its cover share. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, an awesome book of thanks is a beautifully written, fantastically illustrated walk through a world of magical unicorns, robotic dinosaurs, and all of lifes simple moments, great and small. Alliterative and rhyming words of wisdom surrounded by all new art fill this energetic alphabet book by dallas clayton. Prosecutors decline to file rape charges against make magic. The book is filled with dallas claytons out of this world illustrations about what children should dream about with colorful and sloppy drawings. Interview with dallas clayton created by book by its cover view on book. An awesome book by dallas clayton is a fun childs book with the writing style of dr. He is also the creator of the awesome world foundation, which donates books to children in need.
Dallas clayton was born in winstonsalem, north carolina, usa on tuesday, december 18, 1979 generation x. Raising children to be grateful and gracious is becoming an exceptionally difficult task in our age of rampant capitalism, disposable consumer goods and culture of entitlement no matter what time of day or year, somebody somewhere is talking about. Police are investigating a rape claim against make magic. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes. Dallas clayton bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Originally written by dallas clayton, and posted online here. Website for awesome world series view the website share. Dallas clayton, the superawesome authorillustrator of an awesome book and an awesome book of thanks, signed a deal earlier this month with harper collins, who will be publishing a version of. Nov 03, 2010 in 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us smile with an awesome book. Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his children. Dallas has toured the planet reading to kids and encouraging them to dream big.
Raising children to be grateful and gracious is becoming an exceptionally difficult task in our age of rampant capitalism, disposable consumer goods and culture of entitlement. Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his childrens works in the awesome book series. Social emotional learning mckay school of education. With such overwhelming energy and unprecedented success, clayton is well on his way to earning the title that many in the blogosphere have already bandied about. The author, dallas clayton, has written a wonderful book for all children and their adults. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an awesome book of thanks. Its, like, so typical for awesome us author dallas clayton to write a follow up to his an awesome book see kbrs interview here which focuses on gratefulness. Prosecutors decline to file rape charges against make.
Based on the simple concept of dreaming big, an awesome book. He selfpublished and distributed zines before writing an awesome book. He found awesome world foundation as a way to encourage children to read. Dallas clayton is the author and illustrator of the breakthrough hit an awesome book he is also the creator of the awesome world foundation, which donates books to children in need. A selfpublished sensation, dallas has visited schools and stores across the united states, handselling his book one kid at a time. Buy a cheap copy of an awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton. Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his children s works an awesome book. An awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton goodreads.
The book conveys, in pictures and simple yet beautiful language, all the ways one can be thankful, and all the different things in life to be thankful for. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key. Interview with dallas clayton about an awesome book of thanks. You can click on the text to hear dallas read the book with a few awesome sound effects, too. In 2003, he had a son named audio science clayton with shannyn sossamon. Author and illustrator dallas clayton had been writing childrens books for some time when, after being rejected by several publishers, he self. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, an awesome book of thanks. Dallas clayton, author of an awesome book of thanks. Thus far regarding the ebook we have now an awesome book of thanks. Book by dallas clayton if you are thankful, i will give you more quran 14. Thanks dallas clayton, for bringing us such beautiful stories. I know the books been sold out for a couple of months, so thanks to everyone whos waited patiently for this gigantic moment. Jan 25, 2011 an awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton teaches us that there are so many things for which to be grateful.
961 1495 350 905 296 16 474 66 20 833 515 376 1101 485 1510 1356 1373 1103 454 1535 1251 1500 1466 1398 576 438 1242 899 459 613 1265