Children acquainted with artist Lois Ehlert's books realize she loves color, flowers, color, birds, color, being out of doors, color, the changing seasons, color....This slim little book allows a peek at some of Ehlert's childhood family pictures. Color photos show Ehlert at work in her studio and outside in Milwaukee, where she lives near the Lake Michigan shore, and much more. The steps involved in creating a book are shown and summarized. They learn about Ehlert's interest in Latin American folk art, her advice to young artists and writers, and her love of children and books for children. Organized like other books in the same series, Under My Nose contains an inviting format, easy reading and an inside view of a popular artist and author. (Ages 7-12)

Author and illustrator of books for young people, Lois Ehlert, shares how she interweaves her creative process with her daily routine.