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A Caldecott Celebration: Seven Artists and their Paths to the Caldecott Medal,New
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To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Caldecott Medal and another decade of awardwinning picture books, noted children's book historian Leonard S. Marcus has updated this absorbing and informative picture of the world's most prestigious illustration award and seven of its acclaimed winners: Robert McCloskey, Marcia Brown, Maurice Sendak, William Steig, Chris Van Allsburg, David Wiesner, and now Mordicai Gerstein.Along with a newly added preface and an introduction that provides a historical perspective on the origins of the award, Marcus takes us into the studios and behind the drawing boards of these seven noteworthy artists, each representing a decade of the award's history. Through personal anecdotes and glimpses of their prizewinning books and works in progressfrom doodles to sketches to dummies to finished artreaders will find out how their favorite picture books were imagined and created. The artists reveal their inspirations, work processes, and private reactions to receiving this unparalleled honor.A Caldecott Celebration illuminates the creative process while applauding the talents of the creators themselves. Complete with an uptodate list of winners, this essential book belongs on the bookshelf of every teacher, parent, child, or book collector who has ever been dazzled by the art of children's book illustration or has aspired to create original work of his or her own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Caldecott Celebration'? A: The book primarily celebrates the history of the Caldecott Medal and highlights seven artists who have won this prestigious award, providing insights into their creative processes and inspirations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Caldecott Celebration'? A: The author of the book is Leonard S. Marcus, a noted children's book historian.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, making it durable and suitable for display on bookshelves.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Caldecott Celebration' contain? A: The book contains 64 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the artists and their contributions.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 5, 2008.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a newly added preface and an introduction that offers a historical perspective on the origins of the Caldecott Medal.
- Q: What age group is 'A Caldecott Celebration' suitable for? A: This book is suitable for a wide range of readers, including teachers, parents, children, and book collectors interested in children's book illustration.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book features illustrations and artworks from the seven artists discussed, showcasing their styles and techniques.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the creative processes of acclaimed children's book illustrators, including their inspirations and the journey of creating award-winning picture books.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for aspiring illustrators? A: Yes, it serves as an excellent resource for aspiring illustrators by providing insights into the artistic journeys of successful professionals in the field.