Mae Woods

Marc Brown is a beloved author and illustrator best known for his series "Arthur". He began doing art a young age and with the encouragement of his grandparents, he was able to turn his passion into a career. This book is simple and to the point. I'm not sure if it would be interesting to read just for fun, but it could be beneficial if a child was doing research on an author and chose Marc Brown. The information is concise and gives a good overview of his life and career, however it doesn't really pull you in and reads like a children's version of a Wikipedia article.… (more)

This book is about the life of the creator of "Arthur", Marc Brown. As a child, he loved drawing and writing down creative ideas. He knew that he wanted to grow up to be an artist. When he was in college, he went to an art school to pursue this career. After graduating from school, he looked for many jobs in the art field. This led him to Houghton Mifflin and from there he published his first book, "What Makes the Sun Shine." After writing this book, he created the character of Arthur and it was a big success. In addition to the character being featured in books, he is also featured in the show Arthur. This book is perfect for children in grades kindergarten to 3rd.… (more)

The man behind the aardvark. Marc was always creative when it came to story telling, as well as possessed the gift of illustration. His family always encouraged his to pursue his passion for painting, where later ended him up in Cleveland institute of art, where he worked hard to receive scholarship to help pay for tuition. Marc worked hard in college taking many jobs, from truck driving to working as a short cook. Once his divorce with his first wife he found no books to help his children cope and understand with his situation of divorcing his wife. With his second wife they wrote and illustrated many books to help parents be able to explain serious situations in their lives. He wrote a series of Dinosaurs book, like Dinosaurs divorce and when Dinosaurs die. He has made an impact with Arthur and his series continues to be a favorite among young children.… (more)