Ed Emberley In 1960, Emberley made his first children’s book, "The Wing on a Flea: A Book About Shapes." An array of stylistically diverse books followed, both fiction and non-fiction.

“Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Animals” from 1970 was the first in a long line of how-to-draw books by the Ipswich, Massachusetts, artist that have gone on to sell more than a million copies.

Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Weirdos Ed Emberley, Edward R. Emberley. LB Kids, $7.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-316-23314-9 A bevy of companion titles arrives just in time for back-to-school reading.

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $15.95 (48pp) ISBN 978-0-316-23638-6 Ed Emberley adds to his popular drawing books series with his paper-over-board Ed Emberley's Fingerprint Drawing Book.

He has written and illustrated more than 100 books and is perhaps best known for his beloved how-to-draw books for kids such as: Ed Emberley’s Big Green Drawing Book, Ed Emberley’s Drawing ...

Ed and Barbara will be available to chat and to sign guest’s personal copies of their favorite titles. Children are invited to bring their Ed Emberley drawing book creations to show the artist.

The Akron Art Museum will host an opening party for the "Better You Than Me" exhibit, featuring works from children's book illustrator Ed Emberley, Jan. 11 from 6-8 p.m.

Emberley, a noted children’s book author and illustrator who has published more than 50 books in his career, turned 90 this month. He and his wife Barbara, and son Michael, who is visiting from ...

Ed Emberley, who has written around 80 books for children, will present an art lesson using a drawing method, based on a few simple shapes, that has been featured in 15 of his books.