While children’s books are an art in and of themselves, when art and music are the topic, creative sharing experiences abound. Such texts give children a point of reference for understanding the role of the fine and performing arts in their own lives. Books in this category help develop children’s imagination, pique their curiosity, and…
Category: Picture Books
Story Workshop: The Power of Playful Literacy
Presenter: Susan MacKay, Director of the Museum Center for Learning, Portland Children’s Museum Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST This Web seminar is FREE and sponsored by the Whole Language Umbrella (WLU) Join Susan MacKay in this Web seminar for an exploration of Story Workshop. Susan and her fellow teacher-researchers at Opal…
Emma Dryden has “the rare ability to combine insightful overviews of the broad picture with detailed suggestions”
We speak a lot about the mindsets, activities and creative processes of children’s book authors and illustrators, but rarely does the discussion delve into the work of those critical yet unsung heroes of the genre: editors. “Emma Dryden has the rare ability to combine insightful overviews of the broad picture, combined with detailed suggestions regarding…
Steven Kellogg’s Illustrations in Jack and the Beanstalk Possess Extraordinary Texture and Dimension
Though his text remains true to the popular version of this English fairy tale, Kellogg’s ( Paul Bunyan ; Pecos Bill ) typically antic art gives this rendition a visual dimension that is uniquely his. Created with colored inks, watercolors and acrylics, the full-page illustrations have extraordinary texture and dimension. With a mouthful of pointy…
Young People’s Pavilion – P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet (Discover America State by State)
By The Book Bear I first met Stan “The Bookman” Steiner at a reading conference many years ago. He was dubbed “The Bookman” by his students because of his vast knowledge of children’s literature. That is why I was very pleased to see that the acclaimed Discover America State by State series continued with his…
Floyd Cooper’s stirring pictures celebrate the historic civil rights and union protests
“For all the many titles that appear on segregation and protest for younger readers,” wrote the Kirkus review, “this one stands tall not just for delving into a piece of labor history not previously covered, but for its ability to relate history with heart and resonance.” Publishers Weekly called it “a moving study of multigenerational…
Puffling Patrol: Written and illustrated by Ted Lewin and Betsy Lewin
Every April, the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland become home to hundreds of thousands of puffins, small black-and-white seabirds with colorful bills. They spend the summer on the rocky cliffs of the islands, caring for their newly hatched chicks. By the middle of August, it is time for the young puffins, called pufflings,…
Illustrator Ralph Masiello reveals a spritely world of fluttering fairies
In Ralph Masiello’s Fairy Drawing Book, the illustrator and author reveals a spritely world of fluttering fairies in his popular drawing series. Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to draw tiny fairies, a fairy godmother, a fairy princess, a garden fairy, and more. Challenge steps encourage kids to add fairy accessories and details. A fairy-fete…
Young Peoples Pavilion: New Picture Book Picks!
Young People’s Pavilion: Some of the best new picture books dailykos.com/story/2012/10/… via @dailykos — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) March 11, 2013
Young People’s Pavilion: Great New Poetry Picks
I’m pleased to share these great poetry picks, all out just in time for April, National Poetry Month. Click here for a downloadable Poetry Kit, which includes discussion questions, a Sensory Simile exercise, Personification Poem instructions, and much more. Please contact me for review copies or additional information. Lullaby (for a Black Mother) by Langston…
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