For my presentation I prepare by placing around the room many visuals - large original paintings placed alongside corresponding books, book dummies, props and my painting materials.  When the children enter I introduce myself and tell them briefly about my craft as a children's book illustrator. I like to begin with a bang by standing up on a chair and unfolding a 5 foot by 8 foot press sheet. That is an entire children's book on one uncut piece of paper before it is folded, bound and cut. I try to hold their interest with visual aids as I demonstrate the steps involved in illustrating and printing books. I show children the manuscript, a storyboard, reference photos, my sketches and dummy and then the printed book. I will read one my books and invite the children to ask questions and share their ideas. If time allows, I will draw for the children and have them guess what it is as I go along.