Rosemary Wells

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• A picture a day… (1:30)

  How long it takes to illustrate a book depends of the length and the complexity of the images.

• Going back in time (2:00)

  While illustrating her Mother Goose, Rosemary Wells looked back in time to find her inspiration.

• Today's children have different eyes (2:00)

  Due to the amount of television, video games, and movies today's children are now exposed to, it is very challenging for artists to keep their interest.

• Standing up to 500 readings (3:00)

  Children's literature has to withstand hundreds of readings aloud, while still keeping the interest of the adult doing the reading.

• Tools of the trade (1:00)

  To Rosemary Wells, going to buy art supplies is better than a trip to the candy store.

• Getting me where I want to go (3:30)

  By illustrating with animals instead of people, Rosemary Wells can tackle subjects and themes that may otherwise be too controversial.

• It's about love (2:00)

  After a good breakfast and a good night's sleep, children most need a good one-on-one relationship with their parent. What better way to build one than to read with your child?

• Teachers open the door (2:30)

  Teachers have the toughest job in America – creating lifetime readers.

• Books before basketballs (1:30)

  Good school libraries are essential for creating lifetime readers. Rosemary Wells has some creative suggestions for funding them.

• Timothy Goes to Television (2:00)

  Rosemary Wells discusses the challenges and rewards of bringing Timothy Goes to School to PBS.

• The most perfect thing (2:30)

  Rosemary Wells explains why The Voyage to the Bunny Planet is her favorite book.