David Catrow

Children's illustrator & author of over 70 books.

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

This @wsj article by @ellenGamerman came across my table today and I feel like it deserves a thread...It's clear that @epic4kids doesn't understand the creative forces on both sides of the coin-- the book creator and the readers. Here's why...

[Ellen Gamerman @EllenGamerman]

What’s better than a cat or a ninja? A cat ninja, of course. A digital publisher uses kids’ online searches to create books. https://t.co/rmeNvWpMKM via @WSJ

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

@Freckleddaisy @WSJ @EllenGamerman @epic4kids You’re exactly right. Great stories are a powerful lever for change.

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

This @wsj article by @ellenGamerman came across my table today and I feel like it deserves a thread...It's clear that @epic4kids doesn't understand the creative forces on both sides of the coin-- the book creator and the readers. Here's why...

[Ellen Gamerman @EllenGamerman]

What’s better than a cat or a ninja? A cat ninja, of course. A digital publisher uses kids’ online searches to create books. https://t.co/rmeNvWpMKM via @WSJ

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

We pride ourselves as being a visual culture but we are more accurately visual consumers - losing the ability to have a vision of our own that isn’t spoon fed to us.

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

this!

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

@mstrainorsclass thank you, erin!

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

If children's books are your thing please read this thread and let me know what you think.

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

This @wsj article by @ellenGamerman came across my table today and I feel like it deserves a thread...It's clear that @epic4kids doesn't understand the creative forces on both sides of the coin-- the book creator and the readers. Here's why...

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

@eldridge_jes @penguinkids This. is. amazing.

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

Imagine a place where human storytelling is the apex, that what we consume as readers is the stuff of a core human truth—emanating from within a system that is devoid of interference from a few search terms. Or it can go the way of Epic. What do you think?

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

Show me a place where I can find stories that live outside of this and challenge me to think differently.

[Sharon Bradley @SBLibraryLady]

4th grade requested a holiday story yesterday so I shared Merry Unchristmas by @MikeReissWriter and @DavidCatrow Big hit yet they decided they would never get tired of celebrating Christmas everyday

[David Catrow @DavidCatrow]

Finally! How did I make it here before you?

[Elena @elena_reads]

It's #Election2020! I reviewed a fun book about the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States, illustrated by @DavidCatrow. His pictures make it easy for kids to understand the document written hundreds of years ago. https://t.co/UIAYKSWIja #elenareads #VOTE #futurevoter

[Mrs. Jeania Smith @MrsSniffSays]

Having fun like Molly Lou Mellon! Ribbon rings, penny spinners (upgraded to quarter size 😉), tp roll cars, and a clothes pin airplane. We can’t wait to show off our repurposed materials toys. #Kindergarten @DavidCatrow