I'm going to buy a copy of this book for whenever I need a really, really, good laugh.I'm going to buy a copy of this book for whenever I need a really, really, good laugh....more
This book is an intriguing mix of personal memoir and creativity exercises geared toward writers, but it could be used for other types of art as well.This book is an intriguing mix of personal memoir and creativity exercises geared toward writers, but it could be used for other types of art as well. I'm not sure whether or not to call this a "graphic novel" or a "cartooned" book. It has rich visual layers... good to ponder. Very unusual, I loved it, and it will definitely be on my books-to-go-back-to-every-now-and-then pile....more
This book is an enjoyable general overview of illustration, with everything from a history of picture books to various illustration techniques. I partThis book is an enjoyable general overview of illustration, with everything from a history of picture books to various illustration techniques. I particularly like his ideas about observational drawing and transforming those ideas into stories, and the chapter on character development. ...more
While there were a lot of interesting aspects to this book-- being Japanese-American in the 50's, dealing with illness, and the family's struggle to mWhile there were a lot of interesting aspects to this book-- being Japanese-American in the 50's, dealing with illness, and the family's struggle to make a living-- I just didn't feel as connected to the characters as I would have liked. Also some of the transitions just felt "off."...more
Maybe it's just me, but I found myself getting impatient with this book. It started off great-- love the characters and the setting and the whole premMaybe it's just me, but I found myself getting impatient with this book. It started off great-- love the characters and the setting and the whole premise, but it just took too long for things to happen. I think the book could have been cut by maybe a third....more
Love the personal story, love learning about the history, and adore the drawings. (I would love a tour inside Peter Sís's artistic brain.) Like many oLove the personal story, love learning about the history, and adore the drawings. (I would love a tour inside Peter Sís's artistic brain.) Like many of his books, this seems more geared toward older children or adults....more
Lots of creative project ideas for teaching mapping skills to children. Of particular interest to me were the chapters on the role of children's cogniLots of creative project ideas for teaching mapping skills to children. Of particular interest to me were the chapters on the role of children's cognitive development in understanding different types of maps....more
Updated 8/6/08-- Well, I started it, and like it, but I need a big chunk of time (preferably at a beach somewhere) to really digesSummer reading goal.
Updated 8/6/08-- Well, I started it, and like it, but I need a big chunk of time (preferably at a beach somewhere) to really digest it. So back into the to-read pile it goes, for now....more
This book is powerful mix of serious, insightful and funny. How does LHA do that? I think anyone who's ever been in High School can find something to This book is powerful mix of serious, insightful and funny. How does LHA do that? I think anyone who's ever been in High School can find something to relate to....more
***Illustration spoiler***-- It took me a page or two before I realized that each illustration of the nose makes up an entire face. Wonderful! I laugh***Illustration spoiler***-- It took me a page or two before I realized that each illustration of the nose makes up an entire face. Wonderful! I laughed out loud. ...more
Each character's story blends with the whole of the book for a wonderful glimpse into Medieval history. Love the Robert Byrd illustrations.Each character's story blends with the whole of the book for a wonderful glimpse into Medieval history. Love the Robert Byrd illustrations....more
Okay, well, let's just say it's a good one to read if you work at home! Lots of interesting information about the psychology of food.Okay, well, let's just say it's a good one to read if you work at home! Lots of interesting information about the psychology of food....more
Okay, why isn't Goodreads letting me put this on a different shelf?? It should be on currently-reading...Okay, why isn't Goodreads letting me put this on a different shelf?? It should be on currently-reading......more