Fuchsia, green, aquamarine, and all the colors in between. 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. If i was a river and you were the sky, if i was down low and you were up high, or if i was an apple and you were. This book is a perfect gift for valentines dayor really for any day youd like to tell someone. An awesome book is a little book with wildly colorful illustrations and a poem about dreaming big, like dreaming about rocketpowered unicorns instead of owning matching silverware. Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abundance of artwork illustrating the featured letter. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The book has become a commercial and critical success.
Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abu. He decided to self publish and worked hard to spread the love of reading the world over. Mar 27, 2012 based on the simple concept of dreaming big, an awesome book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Try to keep an open mind though others might not be so kind. Click on a title below to read, purchase, or share. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you h.
An awesome book by dallas clayton has just been rereleased this week by harpercollins. Apr 16, 20 this audiobook has been created for educational purposes for differentiation for students. You can watch the interview below, view the interview transcript, read a short biography on dallas. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, this is a book for everyone, young and old. Artist, writer, and kids book author dallas clayton.
Dallas clayton is a writer and producer, known for music, an awesome book of love 20 and face in the crowd 20. This season, hes back with an awesome book of thanks. Created by book by its cover view on book by its cover share. Clayton released his next book, an awesome book of thanks. Crafted for children ages 0, this timeless story is sure to be an. Preserving beaus fiveyearold voice reading one of our very favorite books. 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. Featured books by dallas clayton dallas clayton s books are filled with optimism, imagination, curiosity about the world, and humanity. 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 clayton is certainly not a stranger on this blog. Interview with dallas clayton on his new book an awesome book of thanks.
A video interview with dallas clayton reading rockets. Artist, writer, and kids book author dallas clayton thankstry try try photographyart awesome pin try to hold your head up high though at times, youll want to cry. Its a kids book, but i guess in many ways it is also an adults book. An awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton goodreads. When he is not busy writing books for children of all ages, touring the world, painting on buildings, or climbing trees, he is generally trying find happiness and share it with others. Clayton has also founded an awesome world foundation, which promotes literacy. From the awesome book by dallas clayton theres more to life than just a race see more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an awesome book of thanks.
An awesome book of love, by dallas clayton all the things i. Written and illustrated by dallas clayton for his son is one of the most beautiful books i have ever read. Hear the entire book and see all of the exuberant, imaginative illustrations in this reading by the author. Alliterative and rhyming words of wisdom surrounded by all new art fill this energetic alphabet book by dallas clayton. Although this book is written for children, i really like the idea it represents. Read an awesome book, a little book about dreaming big. 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. Mar 11, 2014 inspirational artist dallas clayton infuses his trademark whimsical art and positive message into an absolutely awesome alphabet book.
Subscribe to word rebel for all of our read along, early literacy skills and phonics videos. He is also the creator of the awesome world foundation, which donates books to children in need. An earnest invitation to dream big, dude, and then bigger yet. Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his childrens works in the awesome book series. An awesome book of thanks clayton, dallas, dallas clayton. It is a selfpublished book sold primarily through the internet and his foundation. Dec 26, 2012 this heartwarming followup to an awesome book. Below is a little interview we conducted with dallas based on his current book. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, it is a sure hit for all generations, young and old. Dallas clayton is an author and illustrator of books for children of all ages. Originally written by dallas clayton, and posted online here. 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. In 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us smile with an awesome book.
Clayton, the former selfpublishing phenom, continues his series of books about awesomely big concepts. Since then, clayton has offered his book free online. An awesome book by dallas clayton is a fun childs book with the writing style of dr. Recently ive stumbled upon this great writer and artist that has some really cool ideas, poems and artworks. Dallas clayton on tour you amaze me rad watercolor assorted merchandise reach awesome book. I used to be a unicorn, but now i write kids books. Awesome book of thanks dallas clayton, cool words, power of. Based on the simple concept of dreaming big, 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. Aug 25, 2010 an awesome book is dallas first foray in childrens literature. This book is a perfect gift for valentines dayor really for any day youd like to tell someone special how much you care.
This is an online version of the book, which you can read in. Selfpublished in 2009 and gone viral in both print and free online versions, clayton s inspirational litany decries unfantastical and practical dreams in favor of those that no one thought to wonder dreams so big that theyve got dreams and theyve got dreams up under. 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. The story mainly focus on children should not start dreaming small when growing up, they should keep dream big. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, an awesome book of thanks. Suess, shel silverstein, and maurice sendak it is a sure hit for all generations young and old. Kindle edition by clayton, dallas, clayton, dallas. An awesome book of love clayton, dallas, clayton, dallas.
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. The reason why i decided the mention him is because he has written a book for children in which he explains the importance of following your dreams. 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. Dont give people who only want to bring you down the satisfaction of watching you fall. 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. Dallas clayton is an artist, childrens book author, and philanthropist. 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. Dec 26, 2012 when dallas clayton wrote an awesome book. 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.
A selfpublished sensation, dallas has visited schools and stores across the united states, handselling his book one kid at a time. An awesome book read aloud dallas clayton picture book read along video. You can click on the text to hear dallas read the book with a few awesome sound effects, too. Love is sweet love is all dallas clayton always thinking of you woodland critters fun crafts to do little fish love notes childrens book illustration. Apr 23, 20 an awesome guy an interview with dallas clayton. Here, he proclaims and exalts love in language best described as rhyming stream of consciousness. Dallas clayton is an author, illustrator, public speaker, mural painter, and adventure seeker. An awesome guy an interview with dallas clayton popmatters. Interview with dallas clayton about an awesome book of thanks.