Timothy Basil Ering, illustrator of Necks Out for Adventure!, discusses his illustrating techniques in this video clip (1:32).
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Necks Out for Adventure!
Necks Out for Adventure!
By Timothy Basil Ering
What if a tiny wiggleskin dared to leave his shell and stick his neck out? Necks Out for Adventure! is a warm, whimsical tale from the illustrator of The Tale of Despereaux.

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