Maker of Things

by Denise Fleming

This writer and illustrator describes her life, her daily activities, and her creative process, showing how all are intertwined.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Denise Fleming has written and illustrated many children’s picture books, including In the Tall, Tall Grass, Shout! Shout It Out!, and Sleepy, Oh So Sleepy. She won a Caldecott Honor for In the Small, Small Pond. Denise creates her colorful illustrations by pouring colored paper pulp through hand-cut stencils. She lives in Toledo, Ohio.

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Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, yes, this title is dated in format and probably appeal to children, but as an adult with a long time interest in children’s literature this title was a wealth of insight into the artistry of Denise Fleming. Reading Fleming’s own words about the influences for her art style was fascinating. The influence of two diverse grandmothers who shared their love of growing flowers and vegetables was fascinating.
Now I know why I love her work so much , it is the gardening influence and her love of Impressionism my favorite are style is all reflected in her picture books. With excessive verbiage I learned about the genesis of what inspires Denise Fleming to create. Of course I left out a couple of her influences just for a reader of this title to discover.