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	Picture Writer DVD: The Art of the Picture Book An ALA 2012 Notable Children's Video Eric Carle fans, readers and artists of all ages will thrill to watch The Art of the Picture Book, a new film about the artist's life and creative process. This intimate portrait lets every viewer into Eric Carle's world as if you were there beside him in his studio. Listen and watch as he creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, reflects on the creative life he has led for decades as the creator of more than 70 books for children. The Art of the Picture Book captures the magic of Eric Carle; a man who sees each child as an individual and who is deeply connected to the child he once was. Running time: 30 minutes. Click here to watch a trailer! Item No. 9780545722957 $40.00
	Whole Book Approach Storytime Set - Pre-K Use The Carle's unique approach to looking at picture books right at home or in your library or classroom! Each bin includes ten hand-picked picture books perfect for preschoolers, a copy of Megan Dowd Lambert's Reading Picture Books with Children, and a Whole Book Approach Storytime Guide created by Megan, including discussion plans, extension activities and resources for all 10 books in your bin. Pre-K bin includes: Baby Says by John Steptoe City Shapes by Diana Murray, illus. by Bryan Collier Freight Train by Donald Crews Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book by Yuyi Morales Little You by Richard Van Camp, illus. by Julie Flett Looking for Bongo by Eric Velasquez The Twins' Blanket by Hyewon Yum We Don't Eat Our Classmates! by Ryan T. Higgins When's My Birthday? by Julie Fogliano, illus. by Christian Robinson Item No. 9781642413823 $247.74
	Whole Book Approach Storytime Set - Kindergarten Use The Carle's unique approach to looking at picture books right at home or in your library or classroom! Each bin includes ten hand-picked picture books perfect for kindergarteners, a copy of Megan Dowd Lambert's Reading Picture Books with Children, and a Whole Book Approach Storytime Guide created by Megan, including discussion plans, extension activities and resources for all 10 books in your bin. Kindergarten bin includes: Bob by Tracey Campbell Pearson Grandma's Tiny House by JaNay Brown-Wood, illus. by Priscilla Buris If I Was the Sunshine by Julie Fogliano, illus. by Loren Long Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora The Girl and the Wolf by Katherena Vermett, illus. by Julie Flett The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton The Little Red Stroller by Joshua Furst, illus. by Katy Wu This is Sadie by Sara O'Leary, illus. by Julie Morstad We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands by Rafael Lopez Item No. 9781642413830 $265.78
	Whole Book Approach Storytime Set - First Grade Use The Carle's unique approach to looking at picture books right at home or in your library or classroom! Each bin includes ten hand-picked picture books perfect for first graders, a copy of Megan Dowd Lambert's Reading Picture Books with Children, and a Whole Book Approach Storytime Guide created by Megan, including discussion plans, extension activities and resources for all 10 books in your bin. First grade set includes: A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhod by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell, illus. by Rafael Lopez Owls are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet by Sara O'Leary, illus. by Jacob Grant Real Sisters Pretend by Megan Dowd Lambert, illus. by Nicole Tadgell Saturday by Oge Mora Sing, Don't Cry by Angela Dominguez Water is Water: A Book about the Water Cycle by Miranda Paul, illus. by Jason Chin Wave by Suzy Lee Wild Berries by Julie Flett Item No. 9781642413847 $264.75
	Beyond Heroes and Holidays An incredible, informative, collection of essays, articles, analysis, interviews, primary documents and interactive & interdisciplinary teaching aids on civil rights, movement building, and what it means for all of the inhabitants of the planet. With sections on Critical Literacy, The Arts, Mathematics, Technology, Science, Geography, Language, School-Wide Activities, Holidays and Heritage, Talking Back, Early Childhood, Readings and Teaching Aids. Packed into nearly 450 oversize pages are photographs, songs, statements, and work form the likes of such great writers, historians, and activists as Bill Bigelow, James Loewen, Peggy Mcintosh, Luis Rodirguez, Kai James, Clem Marshall, Marta Urquilla, Julie Bisson, the editors and dozens more. What a treasure trove. And what a vital (and useful) tool. Item No. 9781878554178 $40.00
	Collage Workshop for Kids Merenstein, Shannon *Be inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children--made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.* Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays by educators from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more. In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum's education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children. Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents. Item No. 9781631595202 $25.99
	Early Childhood Whole Book Approach Storytime Guide Set Read-Aloud time with kids is now easier with the help of these Early Elementary Whole Book Approach Storytime Guides. This set contains 4 guides (Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade) PLUS the book Reading Picture Books with Children: How to Shake Up Storytime and get kids talking about what they See from award-winning author, Megan Dowd Lambert. The Storytime Guides offer suggested discussion points and engaging questions for 10 read-aloud titles per grade. This set is the perfect solution for teachers, librarians or parents who may already have the picture books in their library and are looking for helpful tools in the way of a Storytime Guide to engage children while reading them. Item No. 9781642416879 $176.99
	Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids Sharp, Colby Literacy advocates with a deep passion for books bestselling author Donalyn Miller and 5th grade teacher Colby Sharp showcase the power of children s access to books, providing teachers and administrators with the tools and information they need to increase children s meaningful interaction with books and to launch or sustain book access initiatives in their communities. Through research and testimonials from voices in the field and their own classroom experiences, Miller and Sharp provide practical and resourceful information on a range of topics and areas, (including successful school and classroom libraries, the power of book ownership, the importance of cultural and social access to books, and meaningful family-community reading engagement) designed to help dramatically increase children s access to and life-changing engagement with books. Item No. 9781338310597 $21.95
	Imagine Childhood Olmsted, Sarah For children, potential is limitless, curiosity is an electrical current, and every moment is open to the possibility of the unexpected. Day-to-day life is filled with adventure. Road blocks are invitations to try new routes. And the world is vast and expansive. This book is a celebration of childhood through the crafts and activities that invite wonder and play. The twenty-five projects and activities in this book are meant to speak to the way children engage with the world. These projects are not about what is produced in the end (although that part is fun too) but rather they are stepping-off points--activities that spark curiosity, an adventure, or an investigation. They're about the process of getting there. They're about the conversations that happen while making things together. They're about getting to know the world inch by inch. They're about exploring imaginary universes and running through real forests. They're about living in childhood . . . regardless of your actual age. They're about being a kid. Item No. 9781590309704 $19.95
	Picture This - Hardcover (Revised) Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas--about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story--remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art. Item No. 9781452135151 $28.99
	Picture This - Softcover (Revised) Bang, Molly Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius: Explore the intricate and thought-provoking ideas that Bang brings to Picture This including thoughts about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? She asks the right questions to get your wheels turning while the illustrations and thoughtful designs bring the words to life. Explores the mix of geometrical abstraction and emotional expressions, plus how a few clear principles can be used to build powerful visual statements. Encourages you to answer the question, "How does the structure of a picture--or any visual art form--affect our emotional response?" Includes powerful imagery and beautiful illustrations to help readers feel connected to the text. *First published in 1991, Picture This* has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.** Molly Bang has authored and illustrated more than three dozen books and has won three Caldecott Honors, a Kate Greenaway Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Award, among other accolades, in her long career as a writer and artist. Picture This makes an imaginative and inspiring gift for any artist or loved one who is interested in design. Item No. 9781452151991 $22.99
	Reading Picture Books with Children Lambert, Megan Dowd A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in children's literature at Simmons College, offering a practical guide for reshaping storytime and getting kids to think with their eyes. Traditional storytime often offers a passive experience for kids, but the Whole Book approach asks the youngest of readers to ponder all aspects of a picture book and to use their critical thinking skills. Using classic examples, Megan asks kids to think about why the trim size of Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline is so generous, or why the typeset in David Wiesner's Caldecott winner, The Three Pigs, appears to twist around the page, or why books like Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express and Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar are printed landscape instead of portrait. The dynamic discussions that result from this shared reading style range from the profound to the hilarious and will inspire adults to make children's responses to text, art, and design an essential part of storytime. Item No. 9781580896627 $21.95 Personalization: Type name here: (Not to exceed 30 characters)
	Silly Starters Write-About Prompts Young writers are sure to enjoy responding to these fun writing starters! Select a writing task, an object to write about, and an unusual and humorous quality that object has. Each custom-made starter is sure to spark creativity, tickle funny bones, and build writing skills. Perfect for grades 4-8. Item No. 789892020203 $16.95
	Teaching For Black Lives BLACK STUDENTS' BODIES AND MINDS ARE UNDER ATTACK. WE'RE FIGHTING BACK. Item No. 9780942961041 $29.95
	The Artful Parent Van't Hul, Jean Bring out your child's creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You'll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child's age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family Item No. 9781611807202 $24.95