This season, hes back with an awesome book of thanks. You know, one of those where adults can read it and say im really just a kid inside. Clayton, the former selfpublishing phenom, continues his series of books about awesomely big concepts. Fuchsia, green, aquamarine, and all the colors in between. Based on the simple concept of dreaming big, an awesome book. Hear the entire book and see all of the exuberant, imaginative illustrations in this reading by the author. Dallas clayton is an author and illustrator of books for children of all ages.
Dallas clayton is an author, illustrator, public speaker, mural painter, and adventure seeker. 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. Subscribe to word rebel for all of our read along, early literacy skills and phonics videos. 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. Recently ive stumbled upon this great writer and artist that has some really cool ideas, poems and artworks. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, it is a sure hit for all generations, young and old. Dallas clayton is an artist, childrens book author, and philanthropist. Below is a little interview we conducted with dallas based on his current book. Crafted for children ages 0, this timeless story is sure to be an. Suess, shel silverstein, and maurice sendak it is a sure hit for all generations young and old.
I happened to buy a copy shortly after it was first released, when clayton self. Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abu. This is an online version of the book, which you can read in. An awesome book of love collaboration with yael staav. It is a selfpublished book sold primarily through the internet and his foundation. Created by book by its cover view on book by its cover share. Kindle edition by clayton, dallas, clayton, dallas. Read an awesome book, a little book about dreaming big. This book is a perfect gift for valentines dayor really for any day youd like to tell someone. An awesome book of love clayton, dallas, clayton, dallas. This is an online version of the book, which you can read in any one of 17 awesome languages or all 17 if you. You can click on the text to hear dallas read the book with a few awesome sound effects, too. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an awesome book of thanks.
Mar 20, 2015 an awesome book of love if i was a dinosaur and you were a jet theres a chance, a good chance, that wed never have met. An awesome book by dallas clayton has just been rereleased this week by harpercollins. Originally written by dallas clayton, and posted online here. 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. From the awesome book by dallas clayton theres more to life than just a race see more. Mar 27, 2012 based on the simple concept of dreaming big, an awesome book. Dont give people who only want to bring you down the satisfaction of watching you fall. Mar 11, 2014 inspirational artist dallas clayton infuses his trademark whimsical art and positive message into an absolutely awesome alphabet book. Try to keep an open mind though others might not be so kind. The story mainly focus on children should not start dreaming small when growing up, they should keep dream big. Nov 03, 2010 in 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us smile with an awesome book. Aug 25, 2010 an awesome book is dallas first foray in childrens literature. Inspirational artist dallas clayton infuses his trademark whimsical art and positive message into an absolutely awesome alphabet book.
The book is filled with dallas claytons out of this world illustrations about what children should dream about with colorful and sloppy drawings. Dallas clayton is a writer and producer, known for music, an awesome book of love 20 and face in the crowd 20. This book is a perfect gift for valentines dayor really for any day youd like to tell someone special how much you care. An awesome book by dallas clayton is a fun childs book with the writing style of dr. Clayton has also founded an awesome world foundation, which promotes literacy.
An awesome book read aloud dallas clayton picture book read along video. 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. Interview with dallas clayton about an awesome book of thanks. An earnest invitation to dream big, dude, and then bigger yet. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you h. Or if youre dallas clayton, the author of an awesome book of love. Dec 26, 2012 this heartwarming followup to an awesome book. Preserving beaus fiveyearold voice reading one of our very favorite books. Artist, writer, and kids book author dallas clayton. 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. 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. Quotes showing 11 of 1 instead they dream of furniture of buying a new hat. Apr 23, 20 an awesome guy an interview with dallas clayton. Featured books by dallas clayton dallas clayton s 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. A video interview with dallas clayton reading rockets. 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. Its a kids book, but i guess in many ways it is also an adults book. Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abundance of artwork illustrating the featured letter.
Dec 26, 2012 when dallas clayton wrote an awesome book. You can watch the interview below, view the interview transcript, read a short biography on dallas. This audiobook has been created for educational purposes for differentiation for students. An awesome guy an interview with dallas clayton popmatters. Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, 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. Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his childrens works in the awesome book series. Clayton released his next book, an awesome book of thanks. Interview with dallas clayton on his new book an awesome book of thanks. Alliterative and rhyming words of wisdom surrounded by all new art fill this energetic alphabet book by dallas clayton. He is also the creator of the awesome world foundation, which donates books to children in need. I used to be a unicorn, but now i write kids books.
Dallas clayton is an american author and illustrator best known for his children. An awesome book of love, by dallas clayton all the things i. 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. Since then, clayton has offered his book free online. 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. Apr 16, 20 this audiobook has been created for educational purposes for differentiation for students. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. An awesome book of thanks by dallas clayton goodreads. 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. In 2008, labased artist and writer dallas clayton made us smile with an awesome book. Awesome book of thanks dallas clayton, cool words, power of. 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.
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. Dallas clayton is certainly not a stranger on this blog. About a year ago i stumbled across something called an awesome book by dallas clayton. The book has become a commercial and critical success. Dallas clayton on tour you amaze me rad watercolor assorted merchandise reach awesome book. He decided to self publish and worked hard to spread the love of reading the world over. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, this is a book for everyone, young and old. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Although this book is written for children, i really like the idea it represents. Click on a title below to read, purchase, or share. He successfully selfpublished his first two books, an awesome book. 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.
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