Maurice Sendak
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
c2008.
Language
English
Description
Profiles seven artists who have won the Caldecott Medal for their illustrated children's books, from 1942's Robert McCloskey to 2004's Mordicai Gerstein, providing information on their lives, careers, and creation of the winning books.
65) Swine lake
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
A hungry wolf attends a performance of Swine Lake, performed by the Boarshoi Ballet, intending to eat the performers, but he is so entranced by the story unfolding on the stage that he forgets about his meal.
70) Last dance
Publisher
First Run/Icarus Films
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
Documentary on the genesis of A selection, a dance work created in collaboration by Pilobolus Dance Theatre and Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks of the Night Kitchen Theater. Beginning with the first rehearsals for the work, the film explores the complex and occasionally troubled interaction between the dance company, known for its innovative collaborative approach to choreography, and Sendak, an eminent author and illustrator. Archival footage from...
75) Emily's birthday
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004.
Language
English
Description
When Little Bear learns that his friend Emily is about to have a birthday, he decides to throw her a last-minute party with the help of his mother and his friends Hen, Cat, Owl, and Duck.
77) April fools!
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
Little Bear, Duck, and Hen all get together to play an April Fools' Day trick on Mother Bear, but they must do it quickly or Mother Bear might play one on them first.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004.
Language
English
Description
Little Bear wants his favorite toy, Fisherman Bear, to join him on an adventure in his homemade tent, but Fisherman Bear is nowhere to be found as Little Bear and Mother Bear search throughout the house for the beloved toy.