Understanding The Book: The Amazing Bone by William Steig Caldecott Honor Book.

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Understanding The Book: The Amazing Bone by William Steig Caldecott Honor Book

The author and illustrator of the book is William Steig. William Steig ( )

The author and illustrator of the book is William Steig. William Steig ( )  Some people called him the "King of Cartoons" because he was a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine.  He wrote many award- winning children's picture books and novels.

Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig ( )

Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig ( )

Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig ( )

Can you think of any other books by William Steig? William Steig ( )

Even though he was a famous writer and illustrator, William Steig was very shy. He hated speaking in public.

William Steig ( ) When he had to give an acceptance speech for his Caldecott Medal he wrote: “I would almost rather die than have to formally address a group of people larger than two in number.” (5/10/70)

Have you ever felt shy, afraid, left out of things? William Steig ( )

The Amazing Bone can do amazing things: The Amazing Bone can speak in any language. Can you speak in any other language? Check out this site at the Internet Public Library:

The Amazing Bone is a special friend to Pearl: How can we be a special friend to someone?