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I was pleased as punch when author/illustrator Stephen Savage told me that he’d like to film part of his book trailer for Where’s Walrus? in my children’s room at the main branch of New York Public Library. If you’ve ever wondered what the interior of my children’s room looks like, this is a pretty good shot of it. Thanks for coming out, Stephen!
There’s a new blog out there. A blog that I should have seen the minute it appeared on the scene, but I’m pleased as punch to only be discovering it now since it has ample content for your greedy eyes. Someone, somewhere, unknown to all of us, as created the site Rat Chat Reviews. I don’t know how much work goes into a single episode, but what I can tell you is that these reviews wipe the floor with mine. Do I ever feature tough guy rat reviewers who are just as happy to discuss Elise Primavera’s Thumb Love as they are Tea Time by Karen Rostoker-Gruber and the new Caldecott Award and Honor winners? I do not. The review I’ll direct you to today will be Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak by Kay Winters, illustrated by Larry Day.
One thing I do know, the summary of cheeses found at the S&S, Egmont, and Little Brown librarian previews is entirely accurate. Whoever is behind this is local to me! Thanks to Aaron Zenz for the link.
Greenwillow trailers have a way of pairing their books with just the right editing and tone. They’re classy. Well put together. You can see that in this trailer for Kevin Henkes’ latest, Little White Rabbit:
Marcellus Hall is one of the bright up-and-coming illustrators in children’s books right now (titles he’s worked on include City I Love and The Cow Loves Cookies, amongst others). Not content to do just one thing, the man also fronts the band The Hostages. This is a series of his New York City sketches along with his music. Gorgeous stuff.
I've been collecting picture books for years. A majority of the books I own have stories that revolve around some kind of animal since this is my most favorite subject matter! This month I'm illustrating a chapter book for Viking about a dog. A mutt really with about six or seven different breeds all mixed up in his motley pedigree. So with dogs on my brain, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite dog books that have been sitting on my bookshelves for years.
Dee Dee, Ol' Ed and Butch used to be Carey's three ordinary, lovable dogs until one day during a solar eclipse his dogs turned into three rather strange people living in his house. Written by Merrill Markoe (former writer for Late Night with David Letterman) and illustrated by Eric Brace who has illustrated many picture books, The Day My Dogs Became Guys still holds up for me even though it was first published in 1999. The stylized dogs and illustrations are hysterical.
Gina Perry's post yesterday about teeny tiny books reminded me of my copy of Babette Cole's Dogs, which is a little pop-up book that is 3-1/2 inches wide. I have this book on display on my shelf. I just love Cole's crazy, quirky style. This book was published in 1995 and although it only has five spreads, it's one of my all time favorites.
And, of course, Babette Cole did Dr. Dog, which I just could not put down when I bought my first copy. When Dr. Dog's entire human family falls sick, this pet beagle saves the day, curing them of head lice, pinworms, and even a case of too much gas....kids love this stuff!
I Want a Dog is one of my latest pur
10 Comments on Dogs on the Brain, last added: 3/8/2010
oh my Deb, thanks so much for this post! I am drooling over here.... Specially with Chester!! Ayano Iami is a new illustrator for me, the work is BREATHTAKING... I am completely in love!!
Thanks jeannie and Alicia. I forgot to mention that Ayano Imai studied mineral pigment painting in Japan....which is where she developed that incredible technique.
Thank you for this list. I love dog books :-) I'm a huge fan of Ayano Imai too. I love that Chester book. She also has another book called "The 108th Sheep". I heart this book also.
Another dog book that I love is "Chowder" by Peter Brown.
Hi Tracy, I almost put Chowder in! It's a great book and I was lucky enough to hear Peter Brown speak at the summer SCBWI conference several years ago about how he works. His technique is very labor intensive! I'll have to check out "The 108th Sheep." Thanks!
Drool, drool, drool. I'm going to have to add these to my wish list. These look fabulous, Deb. I have been a Mark Teague fan for years but the others are new to me. Babette Cole's work looks so fun, must get them!
I have just a few minutes before the day starts to really roll, but I wanted to quickly share a quote from Ralph Fletcher’s book, Live Writing: Breathing Life Into Your Words”
We live in a world where many people just go out and buy whatever they want — a mountain bike, basketball shoes, even a [...]
Stacey challenged a writer’s notebook entry on a quote. I’ve been thinking ever since then, What quote will I write about?
Funny how Friday afternoons work — I’m selecting one completely different from those I’ve been reflecting on all week.
There is a magnificent artist in you just waiting to be brought forth. You can reproduce your [...]
This is my entry about a quotation that deals with hard work. Please link your entry to this post using Mr. Linky.
Thanks!
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Growls, scowls and rowdiness meet high-brow how-to in this boisterous blend of rules and rule-breaking. Speaking of civility, we do apologize — this chat accidentally spirals into Babette Cole related babbling…
Grab the sick bag quick!!!! Yes, I know, I'm feeling nauseous myself. This stylish, understated object was a souvenir from a trip to Annecy. The aim of the day was to find the tackiest piece of tat possible. I WIN!!! There is a lot of tat in Annecy as Felicity can vouch for in her post on this beautiful town. This is a pot of beaver cocktail sticks. I don't know what the connection between beavers and Annecy is and, quite frankly, I don't think I want to know. This piece is hand finished in beautiful resin (the plastic kind). Charming, I'm sure you'll agree.
21 Comments on everybody needs a friend, last added: 8/4/2007
OK, so I should really say something intelligent, like, nice use of colour here, Andrea!! And incredible drawing!
suzanne said, on 7/25/2007 6:17:00 AM
I love it! Wish I had my own.
By the way, love how you present this piece off-center.
r.e.wolf said, on 7/25/2007 6:42:00 AM
Technically: brilliant as always
Subject: dear God,you most definitely win!
"beaver cocktail sticks" *has fits*
wagonized said, on 7/25/2007 8:17:00 AM
I know you don't want to know the connection, but i think it's because Annecy is surrounded by areas where the "marmotte" lives (i.e. the Alps). My cousin and i once bought a stuffed marmotte - yeah, that's beaver in French - around that area. Equally tacky. Love the drawing -- and the fact you even kept this lovely piece of memorabilia :-) Made in China, right??!!
Tracy said, on 7/25/2007 9:16:00 AM
the drawing itself is wonderful - i love those little beaver faces. and i love a tacky souvenir as much as the next person. but who knew....beavers on a stick. lol i need to do some more travelin
Gillian said, on 7/25/2007 10:45:00 AM
I love it and I love the fact that you've made such a work of art from it. I'm intrigued by the Bob Ross label though, LOL.
martín // dibujando arte said, on 7/25/2007 1:15:00 PM
What else can I add? I love the drawing. A true Joseph!
juj said, on 7/25/2007 1:36:00 PM
Bravo! Only you could accomplish making a cheap tacky plastic souvenier into art. How DO you do it?
MIguel Herranz said, on 7/25/2007 4:22:00 PM
Sometimes a tacky piece of tat has the luck of taking the attention of somebody like you and becomes the muse of a piece of art. (After looking at your drawing maybe I should like the piece)
andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 7/25/2007 4:45:00 PM
Thanks everyone!
I must admit to LOVING kitsch tat really. I just can't get enough of it! This is a piece I'm particularly fond of.
France, you know, I'm sure we stayed in some B&B or hotel called Marmotte. It's all making sense now. And yep, I would put money on this being Made In China!
Gillian, I had Bob Ross on my mind throughout this picture (I often do though!). I think it was those mountains - that was why I called it 'everybody needs a friend'; one of his favourite sayings. Aaaaaw, I still miss him.
Cheers guys!
Africantapestry said, on 7/26/2007 12:45:00 AM
In your hands, it becomes an object of charm. enjoy your piece of memorabilia Ronell
MILLY said, on 7/26/2007 6:07:00 AM
Great drawing , subject interesting! . I have been inspired by you to buy some sepia drawing pens.Usually work in black. Thanks for your good wishes, it is on until 27th August ,if you do come let me know. Eileen
Gillian said, on 7/26/2007 8:51:00 AM
Andrea, I'm sure you could get help for your Bob Ross infatuation. You're away up in the happy little clouds. LOL.
BTW, yes - I am on Flickr - but only recently. xxx
Felicity said, on 7/27/2007 12:44:00 PM
Andrea, this is wonderful!! Definitely beats anything I saw that day! Hand finished - I love that. By some poor person working near a conveyor belt probably! When I see tat (there is so much of it these days) I can't help wondering about the factories they came from, I'd love to visit one!
BTW, is Bob Ross that guy that does oil painting demos on TV. If he's the one I'm thinking of then...OMG!!
janey said, on 7/30/2007 6:39:00 AM
I collected snowglobes (until last year when with over 300 they threatened to take over the apt). My only requirement was that they be the cheapest and tackiest.
And in your hands these tacky little beaver sticks are so charming and become so much more when you draw them.
andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 7/30/2007 7:39:00 AM
Thanks guys!
Felicity, I have the same concerns about the factories that this kind of junk comes from. I don't think I'd like to visit one though - although it might make me think twice about buying stuff.
Oh and yes! that is the exact Bob Ross. There's only one Bob Ross and I LOVED that man. Unfortuanetly he passed away some time ago. I was devastated (as a lot of people were)to find he was no longer with us. I don't mind admitting that I cried. I've been meaning to do a post about him for some time - it's just coming up with the right drawing! This could have been it!!
Janey, 300 snowglobes!!! Now that's impressive.I'd love to see your place! Sounds Fab.
Cheers everyone.
Teri C said, on 7/30/2007 8:20:00 AM
It certainly is charming Andrea! You just make everything wonderful!
mrana said, on 8/2/2007 10:26:00 PM
Oh my ... but it's so BEAUTIFULLY drawn, you've turned it into something quite precious.
phthaloblu said, on 8/4/2007 1:36:00 PM
Beaver cocktail sticks? Ok. The drawing itself is incredible as always. I love your work. I gotta say, though, that no matter h0ow tacky anything is, you do it wonderfully.
andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 8/4/2007 1:54:00 PM
This is encouraging in so many ways, and in the children's illustration and writing field especially so.
"It is not the straining for great things that is most effective; it is the doing of the little things, the common duties, a little better and better.'" Elizabeth Stuart Phelps1844-1911, Writer
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oh my Deb, thanks so much for this post! I am drooling over here.... Specially with Chester!!
Ayano Iami is a new illustrator for me, the work is BREATHTAKING... I am completely in love!!
Have a great weekend yourself, woof woof!! :o)
chester is so BEAUTIFUL. What art!
Thanks jeannie and Alicia. I forgot to mention that Ayano Imai studied mineral pigment painting in Japan....which is where she developed that incredible technique.
Thank you for this list. I love dog books :-)
I'm a huge fan of Ayano Imai too. I love that Chester book. She also has another book called "The 108th Sheep". I heart this book also.
Another dog book that I love is "Chowder" by Peter Brown.
Hi Tracy,
I almost put Chowder in! It's a great book and I was lucky enough to hear Peter Brown speak at the summer SCBWI conference several years ago about how he works. His technique is very labor intensive!
I'll have to check out "The 108th Sheep." Thanks!
Gorgeous books - I'll be adding most of these to our library bag this week since they are new to me.
I love Chester too!! It's a wonderful book. Will check out the others!! Thanks for sharing these.
Thanks Gina and Kathy...happy reading :o)
Drool, drool, drool. I'm going to have to add these to my wish list. These look fabulous, Deb. I have been a Mark Teague fan for years but the others are new to me. Babette Cole's work looks so fun, must get them!
Thanks Roz! Enjoy :o)