1. Author Illustrator Study: Bob Shea
By Shannon Hull & Isaac Young

2. Biography
Bob Shea is both an author and illustrator of various children’s books.
He studied graphic design at the Rochester Institute of Technology in NY.
He is widely known for his creative Dinosaur Vs. series.
He lives in Connecticut with his wife Colleen and their son Ryan.

3. Bob Shea the Author
Seems to place more focus on the characters rather than events
Characters have BIG attitude/personality
Characters react to everyday encounters (e.g., Dinosaur VS. series)
VERY humorous and comical!
Emotions and ACTIONS are highlighted through font styles

4. Bob Shea the Illustrator
Real-life photo prints (e.g., grilled cheese in Dinosaur VS. The Potty)
Paint!
Washes
Visible brush strokes show direction of action (e.g., Race You to Bed)
Crayon!
Bold, used to outline and highlight

5. Publications Don’t Play with Your Food
Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great
Cheetah Can’t Lose
Dinosaur VS. Bedtime
Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet
I’m a Shark
Dinosaur VS. The Library
Dinosaur VS. The Potty
Oh, Daddy!
New Socks
Dinosaur VS. The Baby
Dinosaur VS. School
Dinosaur VS. Santa
Race You to Bed
Me Want Pet
Wedgieman: A Hero is Born
*And More...

6. Annotation & Analysis Don’t Play with Your Food! (2014)
A monster named Buddy is VERY hungry! After his rampage, he comes across three bunnies and decides to have them for lunch. The bunnies stop Buddy and offer him a cupcake instead. Overcome with kindness and a full stomach, Buddy decides to eat the bunnies tomorrow. After a series of fun activities, he comes to realize that the bunnies are actually his friends!

7. Annotation & Analysis Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great (2013)
Goat is pretty upset. Everything Goat does is outdone by Unicorn and his magic powers. As Goat expresses his feelings about Unicorn, he gets hungry. While Goat was eating a slice of goat cheese pizza, Unicorn shows up. The two begin to talk and they soon realize that they both are special in their own way!

8. Annotation & Analysis I’m a Shark(2011)
Shark isn’t afraid of anything! Well, almost anything. He faces a giant squid, the dark, and even a big mean bear. Shark is feeling extremely confident until he comes across a spider. Soon, Shark comes to realize that everyone is afraid of something, and that’s okay!

9. Annotation & Analysis Dinosaur VS. Bedtime (2008)
Dinosaur faces a variety of challenges as he prepares for bedtime. Nothing can stop him; not a pile of leaves, a big slide, or even a bowl of spaghetti! Soon, Dinosaur comes to face his biggest challenge… Bedtime! He is utterly defeated as his roars turn into snores, and he’s fast asleep.

10. Annotation & Analysis Dinosaur VS. The Library (2011)
Dinosaur is back again, and faces a variety of challenges as he makes his way to the library for story-time. On the way, he converts a cow, some baby chicks, and even a turtle into roaring like a dinosaur! When he finally reaches the library, he’s challenged with the task of staying quiet during the story. Can he do it? He does!

11. Fun Facts
Did you know that the dinosaur in Bob Shea’s Dinosaur VS. series is based on his son Ryan?
Bob Shea’s wife challenged him to eat an entire apple pie once… Bob won!
Bob shared an elevator with Denzel Washington once.

12. For More Information...
You can visit Bob Shea’s webpage at

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