Author: Leonard S. Marcus
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076366720X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
“Will inspire, inform, and delight those of any age who areengaged in—or by—the arts.” — The Horn Book Renowned children’s literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full- color plates revealing each illustrator’s artistic process in fascinating, behind- the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children’s lives.
Wonderment: The Lisbeth Zwerger Collection
Author:
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
ISBN: 9780735841871
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This marvelous anthology offers a selection of some of the most outstanding literature and illustrations: The Little Hobbin by Theodor Storm; The Nutcracker by ETA Hoffman; The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry; Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde; Deliverers of Their Country by Edith Nesbitt; and How the Camel Got His Hump by Rudyard Kipling. Lisbeth Zwerger’s edition of The Wizard of Oz was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Washington Post Book World called it “the loveliest edition imaginable.”
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
ISBN: 9780735841871
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This marvelous anthology offers a selection of some of the most outstanding literature and illustrations: The Little Hobbin by Theodor Storm; The Nutcracker by ETA Hoffman; The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry; Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde; Deliverers of Their Country by Edith Nesbitt; and How the Camel Got His Hump by Rudyard Kipling. Lisbeth Zwerger’s edition of The Wizard of Oz was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Washington Post Book World called it “the loveliest edition imaginable.”
Stories from the Bible
Author: Heinz Janisch
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
ISBN: 9780735842441
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful retelling of the Bible—describing the creation of the world, the birth of Jesus, and the many wonders of God—by world-renowned, Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Heinz Janisch retells some of the best known and most important stories in a style that is simple but vivid. Lisbeth Zwerger’s fascinating pictures create some surprising perspectives. A book for the whole family.
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
ISBN: 9780735842441
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful retelling of the Bible—describing the creation of the world, the birth of Jesus, and the many wonders of God—by world-renowned, Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Heinz Janisch retells some of the best known and most important stories in a style that is simple but vivid. Lisbeth Zwerger’s fascinating pictures create some surprising perspectives. A book for the whole family.
The Swineherd (Illustrated)
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: The Planet
ISBN: 190847839X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The Swineherd is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen published in 1841. It tells of a prince who disguised himself as a swineherd to win the heart of a haughty princess. This edition includes remarkable illustrations created by Heinrich Lefler, an Austrian artist of Art Nouveau style. The Swineherd with Lefler's illustrations was first published in Wien in 1897.
Publisher: The Planet
ISBN: 190847839X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The Swineherd is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen published in 1841. It tells of a prince who disguised himself as a swineherd to win the heart of a haughty princess. This edition includes remarkable illustrations created by Heinrich Lefler, an Austrian artist of Art Nouveau style. The Swineherd with Lefler's illustrations was first published in Wien in 1897.
The Nutcracker
Author: Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9780735817340
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Marie helps a wooden nutcracker defeat an evil army of mice and is rewarded by a visit to a magical dreamworld, the Land of Toys.
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9780735817340
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Marie helps a wooden nutcracker defeat an evil army of mice and is rewarded by a visit to a magical dreamworld, the Land of Toys.
Little Red Cap
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9781558583825
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the little girl in the red cap puts her basket over her arm and sets off through the woods to grandmother's house, one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time unfolds. Long out of print, this classic version of the tale will be enjoyed by all who love beautiful books. A New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Full color.
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9781558583825
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the little girl in the red cap puts her basket over her arm and sets off through the woods to grandmother's house, one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time unfolds. Long out of print, this classic version of the tale will be enjoyed by all who love beautiful books. A New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Full color.
Noah's Ark
Author: Heinz Janisch
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
ISBN: 9780735814196
Category : Bible stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Retells the story of the great flood in which God destroyed all the world, except Noah, his family, and the animals he carried on the ark.
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
ISBN: 9780735814196
Category : Bible stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Retells the story of the great flood in which God destroyed all the world, except Noah, his family, and the animals he carried on the ark.
Dwarf Nose
Author: Wilhelm Hauff
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9781558582613
Category : Dwarfs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A tale rich in unforgettable characters and fantastic settings and events, Dwarf Nose tells the story of a little boy whose complaining so angers a wicked fairy that she casts a spell on him. Zwerger's illustrations evoke all the magic, mystery, and drama of this German classic. Full color.
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9781558582613
Category : Dwarfs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A tale rich in unforgettable characters and fantastic settings and events, Dwarf Nose tells the story of a little boy whose complaining so angers a wicked fairy that she casts a spell on him. Zwerger's illustrations evoke all the magic, mystery, and drama of this German classic. Full color.
The Strange Child
Author: Anthea Bell
Publisher: Picture Book Studio Limited
ISBN: 9780907234609
Category : Children's stories, French.
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A magical being comes into the unhappy lives of a brother and sister, leading them into a world of fantasy and adventure.
Publisher: Picture Book Studio Limited
ISBN: 9780907234609
Category : Children's stories, French.
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A magical being comes into the unhappy lives of a brother and sister, leading them into a world of fantasy and adventure.
Show Me a Story!
Author: Leonard S. Marcus
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076366720X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
“Will inspire, inform, and delight those of any age who areengaged in—or by—the arts.” — The Horn Book Renowned children’s literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full- color plates revealing each illustrator’s artistic process in fascinating, behind- the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children’s lives.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076366720X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
“Will inspire, inform, and delight those of any age who areengaged in—or by—the arts.” — The Horn Book Renowned children’s literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full- color plates revealing each illustrator’s artistic process in fascinating, behind- the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children’s lives.
Reading Globally, K8
Author: Barbara A. Lehman
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1412973929
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In Reading Globally, K-8, the authors make the case for why it is necessary to be globally literate and multiculturally aware in today's shrinking world, and they provide the tools teachers need to incorporate appropriate reading selections into primary and secondary school classrooms. By using books from or about other countries, teachers empower students to view the world in a more positive manner, enriching and broadening their students' lives, and ultimately preparing them for life in a global economy and culture. This reader-friendly resource guides teachers and reading programme coordinators in selecting quality books for their classrooms, incorporating global literature into different content areas, and facilitating the discussions that follow. Practical guidance is provided on how to: - Integrate the reading of global texts across the curriculum, with specific application to language arts, social studies, science, maths, and the arts - Locate and evaluate the authenticity and literary merit of potential books, avoiding those that depict stereotypes - Get started!-with an annotated list of children's books, samples of student work, and classroom vignettes from teachers.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1412973929
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In Reading Globally, K-8, the authors make the case for why it is necessary to be globally literate and multiculturally aware in today's shrinking world, and they provide the tools teachers need to incorporate appropriate reading selections into primary and secondary school classrooms. By using books from or about other countries, teachers empower students to view the world in a more positive manner, enriching and broadening their students' lives, and ultimately preparing them for life in a global economy and culture. This reader-friendly resource guides teachers and reading programme coordinators in selecting quality books for their classrooms, incorporating global literature into different content areas, and facilitating the discussions that follow. Practical guidance is provided on how to: - Integrate the reading of global texts across the curriculum, with specific application to language arts, social studies, science, maths, and the arts - Locate and evaluate the authenticity and literary merit of potential books, avoiding those that depict stereotypes - Get started!-with an annotated list of children's books, samples of student work, and classroom vignettes from teachers.