![]() ![]() The fact-based sections playfully combine photographs with Willems’ cartoon illustrations. The smart design and layout uses color-coding and “emote-acorns” to help emerging readers decipher not only words and textual features, but feelings. The friends assume they’re simply using the wrong cheer so they split up into teams to shout “PEACE!” and whisper “Quiet!” By the time Zoom Squirrel corrects them again, it’s morning and the stars are gone! Having established the series formula, Willems is now free to explore it, and the installments get better and better. Zoom Squirrel wants “ PEACE and QUIET,” not encouragement. The friends form a squirrel pyramid and chant “GO, ZOOMY!” and “YOU CAN DO IT!” But their encouragement doesn’t quite land. ![]() At first the squirrels are uncertain how to help, but one suggests they all offer encouragement since Zoom Squirrel is trying something new (“Being encouraged gives me courage!”). So, Zip Squirrel summons five other pals to help make it happen. In the “BIG Story,” Zoom Squirrel dreams of sleeping under the stars for the first time. The Unlimited Squirrels’ third series entry offers a “BIG Story!” along with a smorgasbord of squirrelly miscellany (jokes, a quiz, and facts). ![]() A star-themed bedtime story-and so much more! ![]()
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![]() ![]() Michael Schaub, a journalist and regular contributor to NPR, lives near Austin, Texas. How the Grinch Lost Christmas! is slated for publication on Sept. ![]() Seuss created all those decades ago,” Heim told the AP. “All throughout writing the story, I couldn’t fully believe that I was actually getting to play in the amazing creative sandbox Dr. Random House describes the new volume as a “heartwarming sequel” that features “a foil-enhanced jacket and full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original.” Unfortunately, The Grinch himself is based on a real person his creator, childrens literary icon Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote under the pseudonym Dr. ![]() The story of a mean, green, present-stealing machine who learns the meaning of the holiday after trying to ruin it, remains one of Seuss’ most beloved titles, along with its 1966 television adaptation.Īuthor Alastair Heim ( No Peeking at Presents) and illustrator Aristides Ruiz are creating the new book, which takes place a year after the first one and follows the Grinch’s quest to build an impressive Christmas tree in an effort to prove to Who-ville residents that he’s changed. ![]() The original Grinch book was published in 1957 by Random House. Seuss’s How the Grinch Lost Christmas!, on Thursday. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced the sequel, titled Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is coming this summer, the Associated Press reports. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That alone makes Christopher lucky most other masters in the city cuff their charges even when they've done nothing wrong.Ĭhristopher has a bright mind and a reckless spirit that his best friend Tom tries - but fails - to keep in check. ![]() His parents are dead, and he grew up in an orphanage before being taken in by Benedict Blackthorn, a tall, thin, austere master who works Christopher hard but never mistreats him. Young Christopher Rowe is an apothecary's apprentice in England in 1665. As Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series, said of Sands' book: “Magic, adventure and things that go boom - I love this book!” Kevin Sands' debut novel, “The Blackthorn Key,” is intended for readers ages 8 to 12, but teens and grown-ups will enjoy it, too. ![]() Rowling isn't the only author whose books transcend a youthful audience think “Hunger Games,” “Divergent,” “The Maze Runner,” etc. It's more sophisticated and dark, scary sometimes, and it appeals as much to adults as it does to kids. They're like little adults, setting up mobile work stations and drinking lattes at Starbucks. The gizmos they carry around would've seemed magical to those of us born before 1990: cellphones, laptops, tablets and headphones that are a heck of a lot better than the ones that came with the original Walkman. Tweens have it so much better now than the rest of us did. “The Blackthorn Key” by Kevin Sands (Aladdin, 384 pages, in stores Tuesday) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (This book was reviewed digitally.)Ī love poem to Black children that both educates and bolsters.įrom an artist, poet, and Instagram celebrity, a pep talk for all who question where a new road might lead. Backmatter includes author’s and illustrator’s notes and additional information on people and topics alluded to in the book, among them Black Lives Matter, Jim Crow, lynching, and Ida B. This celebration of Black culture covers the impact of racism honestly yet in an age-appropriate way one especially noteworthy spread includes the photo of a child with head bowed opposite the names of the victims of racist violence, such as Trayvon Martin and Michelle Cusseaux, set against the wall of a building. Photographs of Black children taken by Shabazz as well as images of historical figures incorporated into the collage illustrations give the book the feeling of a family album. Thompkins-Bigelow goes on to encourage readers to hold on-“to the smile of that loved one / who just got free,” “to good tastes and good laughs on your tongue,” and “to the stories the grown / folks tell of your greatness.” Making inspired use of textures in the backgrounds, this comforting book has the look and feel of a quilt. Verse and mixed-media artwork blend for a work that aims to guide young Black readers to build resilience in a world that is too often violent and grossly unforgiving toward Black people. ![]() “When happy things come to you / hold them close and never let go.” ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It reviews the literature on this text, describes it for unfamiliar readers, and analyzes its early implementation of a number of sf tropes, situating it as the foundational text of what might be considered a subgenre of sf: the Last Man narrative. It reviews the literature on this text, describes it for unfamiliar readers, and analyzes its early implementation of a number of sf tropes, situating it as the foundational text of what might be considered a subgenre of sf: the Last Man narrative.ĪB - This essay considers a little-known early sf novel by Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville, I.e Demier homme. Clarke Utopian Studies 14 (1):178-180 ( 2003 ) Copy BIBTEX Abstract This article has no associated abstract. Originally published in French in 1805, The Last Man is a powerful story of the demise of the human race. N2 - This essay considers a little-known early sf novel by Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville, I.e Demier homme. The Last Man Jean-Baptiste François Xavier Cousin de Grainville, I. ![]() T2 - Cousin de grainville's Le Dernier homme ![]() ![]() ![]() In Caro's description of the Kennedy assassination, which The New York Times called "the most riveting ever," we see the events of November 22, 1963, for the first time through Lyndon Johnson’s eyes. With the superlative skills of a master storyteller, Caro exposes the savage animosity between Johnson and Robert Kennedy, portraying one of America’s great political feuds. ![]() An unparalleled account of the battle between Johnson and John Kennedy for the 1960 presidential nomination, of the machinations behind Kennedy's decision to offer Johnson the vice presidency, and of Johnson’s powerlessness and humiliation in that role. The Passage of Power follows Lyndon Johnson through both the most frustrating and most triumphant period of his career-1958 to 1964. 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An astute reader and noted scholar, Boccaccio famously performed public readings of Dante’s Divine Comedy on the steps of the Badia, the Benedictine Abbey that faces the Bargello, and historians believe his decision to write in vernacular Italian arose from Dante’s efforts to write poetry in the common tongue. ![]() ![]() Unlike other authors of the day, Boccaccio strayed from emulating the poetics of Virgil and Homer and turned instead to the prose of Ovid, who was considered a more lowbrow author. When he reached maturity he scorned his father’s wishes and pursued a career in literature. Born in 1313 as an illegitimate child of a merchant, Boccaccio first studied economics and trade in Naples before attempting a legal career. Long considered one of the “three crowns” of Italian medieval writers (along with Dante and Petrarch), Giovanni Boccaccio left in his wake stories of all kinds. "Giovanni Boccaccio." 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![]() ![]() This interview, conducted via email in July 2021, gives you a glimpse not only into the process by which romance art comes into being, but also into the insights and aspects that Griffin has contributed to the genre. Griffin has lived through the transition of cover art from physical to digital along with the transition of books from paper-only to ebooks, so he has a unique perspective on the romance business. ![]() When I looked for information about Griffin’s contributions to romance, I was surprised to realize that there was no interview with him about his experiences creating romance-novel covers. Griffin grew up in various locations around the globe, and his art reflects the many places he’s lived. ![]() He also has a substantial presence in the fine-art world. While historical romance is his specialty, Griffin has illustrated other book genres like mysteries. Griffin has produced material for every major publisher in the romance business, creating art for literally thousands of covers and stepbacks for romance novels. Griffin studied art at the Pratt Institute and was living the “young starving artist” life in New York City when a friend mentioned that he should consider book-cover artwork. He’s been creating artwork for romance novels for an astounding 45 years, and he brings to his work an enthusiasm and energy that’s infectious. If you’re a romance reader, chances are you’ve encountered James Griffin’s art. ![]() ![]() ![]() Of course, she meant physical growth–something about growth hormone and getting lots of sleep and exercise. When I asked how this shift could have occurred in less than three months, she smiled. Not only had his prescription changed, it had changed significantly. I figured she would tell us his eyes were fine–but I was wrong. Unsure what to think, I made an appointment with the eye doctor. ![]() It seemed impossible that his vision could change so quickly. All seemed well.īut when he returned to school in the fall, he began to complain that the words looked blurry. And, as anyone who’s ever seen a seven-year-old in glasses would know, the cuteness levels were off the charts. Reading had always been his favorite activity, and with the new glasses he began to plow through books at an astonishing rate. Once we got past certain logistical issues, such as: where to store them? (not on the floor!) and when to wear them (not while swimming!)–he loved his new, improved vision. Toward the end of first grade, my son started wearing glasses. ![]() |