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Big Tree (Hardcover)
Brian Selznick
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 An incredible immersive novel in words and pictures by
Brian Selznick, a love letter to the natural world. Big Tree
follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise and Merwin, as they try to
save the world while searching for a safe place to grow. In the
spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte's Web, The Wizard of
Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Big Tree is a fast-paced epic adventure
that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey from the prehistoric
age to present day. It is filled with mystery and danger, humour,
heart, and hope, and will captivate readers ages seven and up.
Selznick creates a vivid fantastical world rooted in science, a
cast of unforgettable original characters, and an exquisite
escapade that takes readers on a mesmerising journey from
prehistory through the meteoric transformation of Earth to present
day. Big Tree is a tour de force from an ingenious creator at the
top of his creative form. This story began as an original idea from
film legend Steven Spielberg, and his production company has the
film rights. A page-turning adventure with wonderful characters,
about how even the smallest can make an impact and save our world
Brian's first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was the winner of
the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the first novel to do so, as the
Caldecott Medal is for picture books & made into a feature
length film, HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Jude
Law Â
'A richly written story with breathtaking pictures' - The Guardian
'It is wonderful...This is much more than a graphic novel: it is
more like a silent film on paper' - The New York Times 'This is a
beautiful graphic novel within a novel - the soft pencil drawings
bringing the story alive' - Booktrust ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND
THIEF. Twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris
train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity.
But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and
her grandfather, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious
secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured
notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from
Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and
spellbinding mystery. Winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the
first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books
Released as a live-action film Hugo in 2011, directed by Martin
Scorsase and starring Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law,
Sacha Baron Cohen, Richard Griffiths, Ray Winstone, and Christopher
Lee.
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Frindle (Paperback, Reprint)
Andrew Clements; Illustrated by Brian Selznick
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From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a
quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of
words that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick
Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at
school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick
learns some interesting information about how words are created,
suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the
frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a
frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to
use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle.
Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero.
His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the
funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word
is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to
stop it.
From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a
quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of
language that will have readers inventing their own words-now
available in a deluxe paperback edition! Is Nick Allen a
troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at
school--and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns
some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly
he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who
says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle?
Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the
new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the
school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His
teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the
funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word
is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to
stop it.
MEET GREG KENTON, BILLIONAIRE IN THE MAKING.
Greg Kenton has two obsessions -- making money and his
long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw.
So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming
Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks,
he's ready to declare war.
The problem is, Greg has to admit that Maura's books are good, and
soon the longtime enemies become unlikely business partners. But
their budding partnership is threatened when the principal bans the
sale of their comics in school. Suddenly, the two former rivals
find themselves united against an adversary tougher than they ever
were to each other. Will their enterprise -- and their friendship
-- prevail?
Meet Annabelle Doll, Tiffany Funcraft, and their families in the
first three books in The Doll People series by Ann M. Martin and
Laura Godwin, with illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Brian
Selznick. Two paper dolls based on the characters are also included
in this boxed set. THE DOLL PEOPLEAnnabelle Doll is eight years
old-she has been for more than a hundred years. Not a lot has
happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll
family, day after day, year after year . . . until one day the
Funcrafts move in. THE MEANEST DOLL IN THE WORLDIn this sequel to
The Doll People, Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft hitch a ride
in Kate's backpack and find themselves in the biggest adventure of
their lives: a day at school But when an attempt to return home
lands them in the wrong house, they're in far deeper trouble than
they imagined. Along with a host of new doll friends, they also
encounter Mean Mimi, the wickedest doll of all. THE RUNAWAY
DOLLSBest friends Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft have an
unexpected visitor, a new doll named Tilly May. She's arrived in a
mysterious package from London, but her face looks so familiar . .
. could she be Annabelle's long lost baby sister? With time running
out before the package is sent back to England, Annabelle and
Tiffany resort to the only course of action they can think
of-running away. But how will Annabelle and Tiffany find their way
back home . . . and what will happen to Tilly May?
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Riding Freedom (Paperback)
Pam Muanoz Ryan; Illustrated by Brian Selznick
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Meet Charlotte Parkhurst, a 19th-century tomboy who'll delight your child with her escapades. This fictionalized biography tells the story of an orphan who rejected society's rules and transformed herself into a boy. Whether training horses, driving a stagecoach, or becoming the first woman to vote, Charlotte will capture the imagination of your free-spirited youngster.
'[Selznick is] a postmodern hero of middle-grade children's
fiction... Those who revel in puzzles, philosophical conundrums and
musings on transience, time and grief will adore this challenging
read' The Times 'The most perfect feat of storytelling' Scott
Evans, The Reader Teacher 'It has touched me in a way I can't
express... Breath-taking' Ceridwen Eccles, primary teacher and
blogger at Teacher Glitter A ship. A garden. A library. In
Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of
two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and
dreams. At the centre of their relationship is a mystery about the
nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader.
Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even
the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times. Brian
Selznick's first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was the winner
of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the first novel to do so, as the
Caldecott Medal is for picture books Released as a live-action film
Hugo in 2011, directed by Martin Scorsase and starring Asa
Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Richard
Griffiths, Ray Winstone, and Christopher Lee. Brian Selznick's
second book, Wonderstruck, was also made into a feature film,
starring Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams
Discover the life of Marian Anderson in a book that provides your child with a role model of courage. Rich brown-toned pictures and lyrical text describe the struggles this African-American singer endured in pre-Civil Rights America. The book also recounts her 1939 historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Learning Highlights In this book's simple language and stunning pictures, Marian Anderson's concert at the Lincoln Memorial is put into historical context. The book depicts life in pre-Civil Rights America and provides an African-American female role model for your child.
Annabelle Doll is eight years old -- she has been for over a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll people, day after day, year after year . . . until the Funcrafts move in! Now Annabelle has a friend. Sure, she’s made entirely of plastic and she‘s living in the scariest room in the house, but she’s an adventurer, and after a hundred years of boredom, that’s just what Annabelle needs. When a secret diary surfaces, these two unlikely friends venture into the exciting and dangerous world outside the dollhouse to unravel an age-old mystery. This masterfully plotted adventure by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin is illustrated throughout with remarkable black-and-white drawings by Brian Selznick.
Ann M. Martin is the author and creator of the best-selling Baby-sitters Club, as well as several other series. She has also written many other books for young readers, including Leo the Magnificat, and P. S. Longer Letter Later, co-written with Paula Danziger. Ms. Martin funds such charities as The Lisa Libraries and The Ann M. Martin Foundation. She makes her home in upstate New York.
Laura Godwin, also known as Nola Buck, is the author of many popular books for children, including Barnyard Prayers, The Flower Girl, Little White Dog, Christmas in the Manger, Creepy Crawly Critters, and Sid and Sam. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, she now lives in New York City.
Brian Selznick is the illustrator of Barnyard Prayers by Laura Godwin; Frindle by Andrew Clements; and Riding Freedom and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride, both by Pam Muñoz Ryan; as well as his own books, The Boy of a Thousand Faces and The Houdini Box, the latter the winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award. Mr. Selznick lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins devoted over three decades to building the first life-sized models of dinosaurs, and he dazzled the world with his creations. Your child will see dinosaurs as if for the first time in this book's luminous illustrations. The amazing story of Hawkins' passion, courage, loss, and triumph will teach him the importance of following his own dreams.
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The Marvels (Hardcover)
Brian Selznick
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In The Marvels, Selznick crafts another remarkable artistic and
bookmaking achievement that weaves together two seemingly unrelated
stories - one in words, the other in pictures - with spellbinding
synergy. "The illustrations take you by the hand, and they don't
let go" - The Guardian The illustrated story begins in 1766 with
Billy Marvel, the lone survivor of a shipwreck, and charts the
adventures of his family of actors over five generations. The prose
story opens in 1990 and follows Joseph, who has run away from
school to an estranged uncle's puzzling house in London, where he,
along with the reader, must piece together many mysteries. Filled
with mystery, vibrant characters, surprise twists, and
heart-rending beauty, and featuring Selznick's most arresting art
to date, The Marvels is a moving tribute to the power of story. A
stunning gift to be treasured for a lifetime. Perfect for fans of
theatre, history and beautiful pencil artwork Brian's first book,
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was the winner of the esteemed
Caldecott Medal, the first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal
is for picture books & made into a feature length film, HUGO,
directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Jude Law
Orphan, clock keeper, thief: Hugo lives in the walls of a busy
Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and
anonymity. Combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and
film, Caldecott Honor artist Selznick breaks open the novel form to
create an entirely new reading experience in this intricate,
tender, and spellbinding mystery. Illustrations.
Sweep your child back to the time of Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart. Based on a little-known event, readers discover how the two women left a White House dinner for an impromptu flight around Washington. Through dynamic text and line-drawings that pulse with energy, the story of these remarkable role models will inspire your child to reach for the stars herself.
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Wonderstruck (Hardcover)
Brian Selznick; Illustrated by Brian Selznick
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Rich, complex, affecting and beautiful, Wonderstruck is a
staggering achievement from a uniquely gifted artist. In this
groundbreaking tour de force, Caldecott Medalist and bookmaking
pioneer Brian Selznick sails into uncharted territory and takes
readers on an awe-inspiring journey. Ever since his mother died,
Ben feels lost. At home with her father, Rose feels alone. Ben and
Rose secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the
father he has never known. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress
whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a
puzzling clue in his mother's room and Rose reads an enticing
headline in the newspaper, both children set out alone on desperate
quests to find what they are missing. Set fifty years apart, these
two independent stories Ben's told in words, Rose's in
pictures--weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry. How they
unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you,
and leave you breathless with wonder. With over 460 pages of
original artwork Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a
gifted artist and visionary. A stunning gift book to be treasured
for a lifetime. Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and
pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and The Marvels, which
together with Wonderstruck, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!
Wonderstruck is now a feature-length film starring Julianne Moore
and Michelle Williams Brian's first book, The Invention of Hugo
Cabret, was the winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the first
novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books &
made into a feature length film, HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese
and starring Jude Law
A companion book-and much more -to Martin Scorsese's movie of the
#1 bestseller and Caldecott Medal Winner.
Brian Selznick takes readers on an intimate tour of the
movie-making process as his Caldecott Award-winning book The
Invention of Hugo Cabret is turned into a 3-D major motion picture
by Academy Award-winning director, Martin Scorsese, written by
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, John Logan.
Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs from the movie,
and filled with fun, informative interviews of the cast and crew,
comparisons of artwork from the book alongside people, props,
costumes, and sets from the movie, plus fascinating information
about automatons, filmmaking pioneer Georges Melies, and an essay
on the birth of movies written by Martin Scorsese, The Hugo Movie
Companion beautifully extends the experience of the book and the
movie, and is a must-have for fans of all ages.
Lost jewels? Missing pizza? Stolen spaceship? Baby Monkey can help
. . . if he can put on his pants! Caldecott medalist Brian Selznick
and author David Serlin bring Baby Monkey's adventures to life in
an exciting new format that blends elements of picture book,
beginning reader and graphic novel. It is ideal for sharing aloud
and for emerging readers. With over 120 black and white drawings
accented with red, Brian Selznick's extraordinarily detailed pages
hold delights for children and adults alike!
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