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With pages of possibilities, the creator of the dot inspires us to. How to be a childrens book illustrator mark mitchells. I read the book already ready, by katie wood ray and matt glover when it was published, which really sparked my interest in doing bookmaking in prek. Drawing on her extensive experience of teaching art to both adults and children, sarah richardsons use of her own drawings and photographs brings a vitality.