Another PiBoIdMo success story…from author-illustrator Kevan Atteberry!
Follow the link to the EMU’s Debuts site to read on and enter the BUNNIES!!! giveaway.
The talented Kevan Atteberry, author-illustrator extraordinaire, is joining us today to talk about the evolution of Declan, the exuberant monster in his new picture book, Bunnies!!!
Welcome, Kevan!!
MG: Who came first, Declan, or the bunnies?
KA: The original Declan was not the Declan that lives in the book. For the past few Octobers I’ve challenged myself to create a monster a day for the whole month and post them on Facebook. Completely from scratch. On October 20, 2012, I drew this monster:
KA: I am pretty certain I drew the monster first. But the bunnies were an immediate addition. The comments I got on this monster were split between those who thought the monster was going to eat the bunnies and those who thought the monster was smitten with them. This intrigued me.
MG: In relation to that, did the images come first, or the storyline, or was it…
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January 28, 2015 at 11:35 am
Nicole Popel
It’s great to see the orginal Declan and the final version. Thanks for the backstory of Declan. If I should win the giveaway, please write a note inside for the Little Free Library Walnut. I’ll read it 100 times before I pop it in my box of books to share with others.
January 28, 2015 at 11:42 am
Tara Lazar
Nicole, be sure to comment on the EMU’s site in order to enter the giveaway.
January 28, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Deb Lund
Tara, thanks for sharing BUNNIES! It’s adorable and so little-kid friendly, but then, so is Kevan.
January 28, 2015 at 1:12 pm
kevanjatt
Aw shucks, Deb. 🙂
January 28, 2015 at 12:30 pm
kjerstenhayes
Yay Bunnies! I’m so excited for this book Kevan. It’s been fun to watch the monster challenge every year. I love that a book came out of it.
January 28, 2015 at 1:13 pm
kevanjatt
thanks, kjersten!!
January 28, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Heather Steffens
Loved the thumb nail page ill. Excellent stuff
January 29, 2015 at 1:01 am
Rosi Hollinbeck
This book looks so cute. Thanks for the interview. Very interesting.
January 29, 2015 at 7:43 am
Freckled Daisy Creations
Awesome illustrations! Great inspirations.
January 30, 2015 at 3:20 pm
Stephen S. Martin
Inspirational. I have deliberately stayed away from doing illustration and writing of my stories against the wishes of my friends. Maybe I will give it a go.
January 31, 2015 at 6:36 am
Rebecca C
Looks like a great book! Congratulations, Kevan (and Declan)!
January 31, 2015 at 4:45 pm
zebrakitchens
Well of course, check out the ears. How could I NOT love this book? I’ll hop over to the other blog and leave a comment too. Thanks, Tara.
February 4, 2015 at 6:04 am
Kalpart
Amazing illustration! both the monster as well as the bunnies looks nice. Thanks for sharing.