Creating a picture book from scratch takes a lot of hard work, creativity, and sometimes, a very good dog. Author Chris Barton wants to show you exactly how the publishing process works, and he is using his trusty rescue dog, Ernie, as his main subject. Have you ever wondered how an idea inside an author's head actually becomes a printed book you can hold in your hands? You will get to see every single step of the journey. Follow along as Chris brainstorms ideas, researches facts, writes the very first draft, and teams up with a talented illustrator to bring Ernie to life on the page. You will learn about editing, graphic design, and even how a book cover is chosen. This funny and fascinating behind the scenes tour gives you an exclusive look at the teamwork required to share a great story with the world.