Dav Pilkey

"I don't remember much about my early childhood, except that I was almost always happy. My parents tell me that I used to laugh in my sleep all the time, even as an infant. When I wasn't laughing, I kept myself busy by drawing. While the other kids in the neighborhood were outside playing baseball and football, I was inside drawing animals, monsters, and super-hero guys. Life was pretty cool when I was little...and then school started." (Dav Pilkey)

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Dav Pilkey FAQ
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How do you pronounce "Dav"?
What are some of Dav Pilkey's favorite books?
If he could be any kind of animal, what would he be?
Who are the artists that he admires and who have influenced him?
About how long does it take him to illustrate one of his picture books?
Who are his favorite authors and illustrators?
What used to be on the cover of The Dumb Bunnies?
How did he make the pictures for Kat Kong and Dogzilla?

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