Tell Tales by Will Hillenbrand/ Children's Book Illustrator & Author

Join me on an exciting journey through the evolution of illustration in my favorite books. Discover how art transforms ideas into stunning visuals and breathes life into each page.

If you've ever wondered what mothballs smell like or if you need a little help, this book combo presentation will fill in those blanks and connect you to the story voice within you. The awarding of "The Voice in the Hollow" might give you goosebumps, while "Little Red" may just light up your spir...

In this video, I will perform a dramatic reading of the book, and then I will show you how I bring the pictures to life for SNEEZE, BIG BEAR, SNEEZE by letting you look over my shoulder.

In his insightful two-part video "The Journey of a Book," Will Hillenbrand guides viewers through the captivating journey of creating books. Through a series of engaging video tutorials, Hillenbrand shares his expertise in finding creative ideas, navigating the benefits of revisions, and crafting...

I'll read this book, and I'll show you how I made the illustrations for the book

The video gives an inside look at Hillenbrand's creative process. He is known for his warm and whimsical bear and mole stories such as "First Star" and "Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep," as well as "Draw and Tell." In the video, Hillenbrand demonstrates how he develops characters, often referring back to ...

"Snowman's Story" by Will Hillenbrand takes readers on a delightful journey through the eyes of a snowman who comes to life and embarks on an adventure. The book's creation process is documented in a video that showcases Hillenbrand's artistic process, from sketching initial concepts to bringing ...

In this Tell Tale video, Illustrator Will Hillenbrand discusses how he created the illustrations for "The House That Drac Built" and "The Golden Sandal." He talks about experimenting with different line weights, textures, and compositions to establish the playful and spooky tone for THE HOUSE THA...

Will Hillenbrand reads "Spring is Here" and discusses how he created the book. He used a variety of media, including watercolors, pencils, and paper collage to create charming and lively depictions of the characters and their springtime adventures. Hillenbrand paid close attention to the expressi...

In this video, Will Hillenbrand, a renowned children's book illustrator, shows his creative process for "The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence." His illustrations vividly bring to life the founding days of the United States, capturing historical significance and drama. Throu...

In this video, author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand shares his thought process on creating the illustrations for the book "Zee Grows a Tree." He emphasizes the importance of considering the narrative and the overall movement and flow of the story when designing the illustrations. Hillenbrand a...

In this informative video, illustrator and author Will Hillenbrand guides viewers through the process of creating an effective book cover. He emphasizes the importance of considering the overall visual impact, storytelling elements, and audience appeal when designing a cover that effectively repr...

Dive Deeper into the Captivating Creation of "TURTLE-TURTLE AND THE WIDE, WIDE RIVER"
Embark on a journey to explore how the children's book "TURTLE-TURTLE AND THE WIDE, WIDE RIVER" was created. Gain insight into the inspiration behind the story, the collaborative efforts of the team, and the cha...