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Reading the Art in Caldecott Award Books : A Guide to the Illustrations by Gail D. Nordstrom and Heidi K. Hammond (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101442239239
ISBN-139781442239234
eBay Product ID (ePID)202530438
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameReading the Art in Caldecott Award Books : a Guide to the Illustrations
Publication Year2014
SubjectLibrary & Information Science / School Media, Children's & Young Adult Literature, Library & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Collection Development
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorGail D. Nordstrom, Heidi K. Hammond
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2014-016188
ReviewsMany people have grappled with the question of what truly makes a "distinguished" picture book. Heidi and Gail have merely cracked the code for you, providing insights into the great Caldecott winners that you will find nowhere else., Reading the Art in Caldecott Award Books is a treasure trove for picture book lovers! Hammond and Nordstrom share clear and perceptive analysis of these award-winning titles, as well as delightful nuggets about how these illustrators think and work. Their thorough research provides rich insights that will strengthen and deepen connections between this literature and the children you share it with., An invaluable resource, not only for adults working with children, but for writers and illustrators as well. Hammond and Nordstrom provide remarkable insight into the craft and magic of picture book making. I found even more to love about my favorite Caldecott winners and a greater appreciation for those I may have underestimated. , Anyone who has ever wondered what the Caldecott Committee talks about when behind closed doors will want to read Hammond and Nordstrom's fascinating work. This is a valuable collection of analysis and appreciation of many favorite books, and the glossary of art terms is a bonus. A valuable reference., Give yourself a crash course in Caldecott award winning art. Practical and critical, pair this informative companion with copies of the books for a thorough look at what may have earned the title that shiny sticker on the cover., An invaluable resource, not only for adults working with children, but for writers and illustrators as well. Hammond and Nordstrom provide remarkable insight into the craft and magic of picture book making. I found even more to love about my favorite Caldecott winners and a greater appreciation for those I may have underestimated., Many people have grappled with the question of what truly makes a "distinguished" picture book. Heidi and Gail have merely cracked the code for you, providing insights into the great Caldecott winners that you will find nowhere else., Anyone who has ever wondered what the Caldecott Committee talks about when behind closed doors will want to read Hammond and Nordstrom's fascinating work. This is a valuable collection of analysis and appreciation of many favorite books, and the glossary of art terms is a bonus. A valuable reference., This is a must-have reference for librarians and children's literature enthusiasts. It is also a valuable resource for classroom teachers who wish to integrate award-winning books., [T]he insider's perspective on committee work will be of particular value to those professionals interested in serving on a committee as well as to readers who wonder exactly how the decision making process unfolds. . . . .the authors make an effort to look at how style, composition, medium, palette, and other elements work together to successfully fulfill the Caldecott requirement of 'delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood, or information through pictures.'. . . .The 'For Further Consideration' section elaborates on some point brought up in the analysis and sometimes offers an interesting look at the author's creative process...or the publishing process.This will be especially useful to readers who have never thought about picture book art beyond "cute" or "colorful," and it provides a strong foundational vocabulary for analyzing picture book illustrations., In this wonderful guide to the art of Caldecott winning books, the beauty of the picture book art is the star! A great resource for teachers, librarians, parents and professors who are looking at the significance of "distinguished art" in children's books., In this wonderful guide to the art of Caldecott winning books, the beauty of the picture book art is the star! A great resource for teachers, librarians, parents and professors who are looking at the significance of "distinguished art" in children's books.
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Table Of ContentIntroduction Part I: Books All the World A Ball for Daisy Blackout Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type Creepy Carrots Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Extra Yarn Flora and the Flamingo Freight Train Frog and Toad Are Friends Grandfather's Journey Grandpa Green Green The Hello, Goodbye Window Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad The House in the Night HUSH!: A Thai Lullaby In the Small, Small Pond Interrupting Chicken The Invention of Hugo Cabret Joseph Had a Little Overcoat Journey Jumanji King Bidgood's in the Bathtub Kitten's First Full Moon Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale The Lion & the Mouse Locomotive Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China Madeline Make Way for Ducklings The Man Who Walked between the Towers Me...Jane Mr. Wuffles My Friend Rabbit No, David! Officer Buckle and Gloria Olivia One Cool Friend Owl Moon The Polar Express Rapunzel Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors A Sick Day for Amos McGee Sleep Like a Tiger Snowflake Bentley The Snowy Day The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales Sylvester and the Magic Pebble This Is Not My Hat The Three Pigs Tuesday What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? Where the Wild Things Are Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale Part II: Resources Resource A: Selected Sources about Picture Book Art Resource B: Randolph Caldecott Award Terms and Criteria Resource C: Bibliography of Caldecott Entries Resource D: List of Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938-2014 Glossary Indexes Author-Illustrator-Title Index Media Index Style Index About the Authors
SynopsisReading the Art in Caldecott Award Books is a practical and easy-to-use reference handbook explaining what makes the art in Caldecott Medal and Honor books distinguished. It is a useful manual for librarians, teachers, and others who want to better understand picture book illustration. This book includes many useful components: *Short entries about fifty-six books *Information on styles and media *Artistic analysis of the illustrations *Appendixes on selected sources for further reading, Randolph Caldecott Medal terms and criteria, bibliography of entries, and a list of Caldecott winners *Glossary of art terms * Indexes of author-illustrator-title, media, and style This book, used as a handbook in conjunction with Caldecott Award books, provides readers with ready-to-use information they can share with children and others, while helping to build confidence in one's ability to talk about art in all picture books., Reading the Art in Caldecott Award Books is a practical and easy-to-use reference handbook explaining what makes the art in Caldecott Medal and Honor books distinguished. It is a useful manual for librarians, teachers, and others who want to better understand picture book illustration. This book includes many useful components: -Short entries about fifty-six books -Information on styles and media -Artistic analysis of the illustrations -Appendixes on selected sources for further reading, Randolph Caldecott Medal terms and criteria, bibliography of entries, and a list of Caldecott winners -Glossary of art terms - Indexes of author-illustrator-title, media, and style This book, used as a handbook in conjunction with Caldecott Award books, provides readers with ready-to-use information they can share with children and others, while helping to build confidence in one's ability to talk about art in all picture books., Reading the Art in Caldecott Award Books is a practical and easy-to-use reference handbook explaining what makes the art in Caldecott Medal and Honor books distinguished. It is a useful manual for librarians, teachers, and others who want to better understand picture book illustration., Reading the Art in Caldecott Award Books is a practical and easy-to-use reference handbook explaining what makes the art in Caldecott Medal and Honor books distinguished. It is a useful manual for librarians, teachers, and others who want to better understand picture book illustration. This book includes many useful components: Short entries about fifty-six books Information on styles and media Artistic analysis of the illustrations Appendixes on selected sources for further reading, Randolph Caldecott Medal terms and criteria, bibliography of entries, and a list of Caldecott winners Glossary of art terms Indexes of author-illustrator-title, media, and style This book, used as a handbook in conjunction with Caldecott Award books, provides readers with ready-to-use information they can share with children and others, while helping to build confidence in one's ability to talk about art in all picture books.
LC Classification NumberZ1037.A2H36 2014
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