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Another piece of art fromninjacowboybear(you really should check out Hilary Leung’s tumblr—a ton of great stuff over there):
Read more of this blog post »Top 28 Picture Books List
Book #4 “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
A whimsical story of a young girl who finds a mysterious black box filled with yarn of every color. She shares her special gift in a cold little town with unexpected results. Pure Picture Book...
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Interviews
October 2009,
Mac Barnett
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? MB: I spend all day looking for my keys SS: What is your motto or maxim? MB: "Where are my keys?" General Questions SS: What is your birthdate? MB: 8/23 SS: What were your previous o..." ...More
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? MB: I spend all day looking for my keys SS: What is your motto or maxim? MB: "Where are my keys?" General Questions SS: What is your birthdate? MB: 8/23 SS: What were your previous o..." ...More
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“He checked out his surrounding. More books. A drinking fountain. A poster showing a guy slam-dunking a basketball with one hand and holding a book in the other, urging kids to READ! Weird, thought Steve. How can he even see the hoop?
...
You see, Steven, Librarians are the most elite, best trained secret force in the United States of America. Probably in the world."
"No way."
"Yes way."
"What about the FBI?"
"Featherweights."
"The CIA?"
Mackintosh snorted. "Don't make me laugh. Those guys can't even dunk a basketball andd read a book at the same time.”
― Mac Barnett, The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
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You see, Steven, Librarians are the most elite, best trained secret force in the United States of America. Probably in the world."
"No way."
"Yes way."
"What about the FBI?"
"Featherweights."
"The CIA?"
Mackintosh snorted. "Don't make me laugh. Those guys can't even dunk a basketball andd read a book at the same time.”
― Mac Barnett, The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
“Dear Mom,
I won't be home this weekend because I'm wanted for treason and I have to clear my name. Also, I took the last Sprite from the fridge.
Love, Steve”
― Mac Barnett, The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
I won't be home this weekend because I'm wanted for treason and I have to clear my name. Also, I took the last Sprite from the fridge.
Love, Steve”
― Mac Barnett, The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
Polls
There have been some wonderful books this year!
Which book shall we give our Caldecott award to?
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Which book shall we give our Caldecott award to?
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This is Not My Hat
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Topics Mentioning This Author
| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-a-Shelf: Luann's YOU CHOOSE Challenge | 52 | 64 | Dec 31, 2010 05:15pm | |
| The Seasonal Read...: Winter Challenge 2010-2011 Completed Tasks (do not delete any posts) | 2596 | 733 | Feb 28, 2011 09:05pm | |
| Mock Caldecott 2014: * September Reads- 2013 | 13 | 83 | Nov 10, 2012 04:31pm | |
| Mock Caldecott 2014: 2013 Caldecott Awards | 3 | 26 | Jan 28, 2013 11:29am | |
| Time Travel: Time Travel Souvenirs, Jewelry, & Art | 10 | 46 | Mar 19, 2013 08:38am | |
| Children's Books: What We're Reading Now! | 1348 | 1151 | May 14, 2013 10:50am | |
| Children's Books: * Announcements! Excitement! | 257 | 830 | May 17, 2013 09:49am |
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