These tender and eloquent stories about Little Bear are "told with a forthright simplicity that is never forced or artifically repetitious."--"Language Arts." An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.
These tender and eloquent stories about Little Bear are "told with a forthright simplicity that is never forced or artifically repetitious."--"Languag...
Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) stands out as one of the most respected, influential authors of the twentieth century. Though primarily known as a children's book writer and illustrator, he did not limit himself to these areas. He saw himself first and foremost as an artist. In this collection of interviews--the first of its kind--Sendak presents himself as a writer, illustrator, set designer, and librettist. From his early work with Randall Jarrell and Ruth Krauss through his later work with Tony Kushner and Spike Jonze, Sendak worked as a collaborator with a passion for the arts.
The...
Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) stands out as one of the most respected, influential authors of the twentieth century. Though primarily known as a child...
"One of the great examples of the graphic novel form. Should inspire a new generation." The Atlantic Cantalbert is a simple juggler but the world takes no interest in his only real gift, and he feels inadequate compared to people with meaningful jobs. Seeking a more spiritual approach to life, he enters a monastery. Cantalbert's menial chores among the monks fail to instill the self-doubting juggler with any sense of worth until he experiences a soul-stirring encounter with a statue of Mary, the Mother of Christ. This magical 1952 retelling of a medieval legend, featuring...
"One of the great examples of the graphic novel form. Should inspire a new generation." The Atlantic Cantalbert is a simple juggler but t...