Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honors picture book illustrations, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal and shows why he was indeed the father of the modern picture book.
Eric Carle fans, readers and artists of all ages will thrill to watch this film about the artist's life and creative process. This intimate portrait lets every viewer into Eric Carle's world as if you were there beside him in his studio. Listen and watch as he creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, reflects on the creative life he has led for decades as the creator of more than 70 books for children. The Art of the Picture Book captures the magic of Eric Carle; a man who sees each child as an individual and who is deeply connected to the child he once was.
City Library Spokespuppet Earl E. Literacy interviews gold-medal winning Olympic athlete turned children's author Kristi Yamaguchi. They talk about Kristi's Olympic history, review a couple of ice skating outfits that Earl tries on, and where Kristi gets her inspiration to write from.
Earl E. Literacy, spokespuppet for the Salt Lake City Public Library, interviews children's author and illustrator Robert Neubecker. They talk about Robert's love of the ocean, his Wow! book series and his process for illustrating books.
City Library Spokespuppet Ear E. Literacy interviews children's author Karl Beckstrand about his new book Bad Bananas.
Spokespuppet for The City Library, Earl E. Literacy, interviews local Salt Lake City children's author Ann Cannon about her new book "Chihuahua Chase". Set in Salt Lake City itself, the book is about two friends who have to solve the mystery of disappearing chihuahuas. Ann also talks about how she started writing and what some of her favorite books are.
City Library Spokespuppet Earl E. Literacy sits down with children's author Doreen Cronin to talk about her new book, how she started writing as a kid, and some tips she has for kids to become better writers themselves!
Spokespuppet of The City Library, Earl E. Literacy, interviews children's author Debu Majumdar about his new book "Viku and his Elephant". They also talk about jungle animals and what children are like in India!
Archibald Frisby, written and illustrated by Michael Chesworth. Even when shipped off to summer camp to have fun, Archibald can't leave his love for science behind -- he gets his campmates involved in his passion.
Experience the growing unity of the American colonies as their leaders sign the Declaration of Independence, calling for a separate nation.
Based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by James Ransome (Penguin) - The story of one family's journey north during the Great Migration starts with a little girl in South Carolina who finds a rope under a tree one summer. She has no idea the rope will become part of her family's history. But for three generations, that rope is passed down, used for everything from jump rope games to tying suitcases onto a car for the big move north to New York City, and even for a family reunion where that first little girl is now a grandmother.
Based on the book by Eva Moore, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (Orchard) - A true story about a mama duck and her five ducklings that had to be rescued from the town storm drain during an early morning walk. How three firemen and a pickup truck rush to their rescue makes for a vivid and exciting drama that children will return to over and over again. This delightful new classic has an inspiring environmental message.
Beegu, written and illustrated by Alexis Deacon. A small space creature finds no welcome on Earth until she meets some children on a playground.
Pet Stories: You Don't Have to Walk, a story collection by SeaStar Books. This anthology of popular pet stories includes tales about a tiny puppy, a friendly dinosaur, a mischievous cat and more.
The bestselling creators of EXCLAMATION MARK! Introduce a triangle, circle, square, and rectangle who celebrate the gift of friendship. This joyous book rejoices in the simple beauties of friendship, and reminds readers of all ages that itÍs good to have a group of pals. Animation by Virgina Wilkos. Narrated by author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and friends.
Based on the book by Mo Willems (Hyperion) - The latest picture book in the New York Times best-selling Pigeon series by Mo Willems, Duckling asks for a cookie--- and gets one! Do you think Pigeon is happy about that?
Elliot lives in America and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same - but different!
Shannon’s wildly popular, award-winning “Duck on a Bike” left children begging him to tell them another story about Duck. In this new story find out what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town and past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch. Narrated by Walter Mayes. Spanish version narrated by Jorge Réyes. Music by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young. Animation by duple.
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1 told 2 and 2 told 3,"I'll race you to the topof the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day?
A fun way to get students to start thinking about who they currently are as a reader and what their reading goals for the new school year should be. Thumbnail Image Credit: "Reading" by be creator is licensed with CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
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