The Stories Behind the Stories

Did you know that J.K. Rowling came up with Harry Potter while waiting for a delayed train? Or that Winnie the Pooh was inspired by a real bear who lived in the London Zoo? Or that Dav Pilkey's teacher once ripped up his drawings as a kid and told him he'd never make a living making silly comics? (Maybe we should introduce her to Captain Underpants.) In Backstories, you'll hear all these incredible stories about your favorite kid's books and authors and much more Includes full-color illustrations plus other fascinating facts and tidbits to satisfy even the most curious reader.