(via Four Unknown Beatrix Potter Illustrations Found in England – The Fine Books Blog)
(Children’s) BookNotes, June 22, 2016
Summer is officially upon us, but that doesn’t mean we should ditch all our books completely. Here’s a round-up of headlines in the world of children’s picture books this week.
We here at Literary Features Syndicate trumpeted our summer schedule last week: http://bit.ly/28Qq4rq
A pristine first-edition of Alice in Wonderland failed to sell at Christie’s: http://bit.ly/28Qq0Il
USA Gold pencils announced the winners of the USA Gold Poetry Contest.
Each child won a cash prize of $500, plus $50 in U.S.A. Gold® pencils. Teachers of the winning students also received a $150 American Express® gift card, plus $100 worth of stationery products including U.S.A. Gold® pencils, an electric pencil sharpener and erasers.
Full list of winners here: http://bit.ly/28NbwNv
First Edition of “Alice in Wonderland” Fails to Sell at Auction
We’re trumpeting an announcement today:
Literary Features Syndicate is going on summer vacation!
That means we’ll be posting less frequently over the next eight weeks. But don’t fret, there’s still some great stories heading your way–we’re even reviewing a trio of independently published books, a first for LFS!
Keep on reading and have a wonderful summer!
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Babar Brings His ABC to Houghton Library. Original watercolor and gouache drawing by Laurent de Brunhoff (TypDr 2070.B240.16b, Houghton Library, Harvard University)
(Children’s) BookNotes, Wednesday, June 8, 2016
What do Beatrix Potter, Helen Mirren, QE2, Eric Carle, and Winnie-the-Pooh have in common? They all made news this week in the world of children’s books. Read on!
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From The Guardian: Eric Carle talks about how children identify with the helpless, small, insignificant caterpillar
From Galley Cat: Disney celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday with a new Winnie-the-Pooh story.
The BBC reports that Helen Mirren is slated to narrate the audiobook version of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots, a story rediscovered after 100 years.
In It to Win It
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Hare and Tortoise, by Alison Murray; Candlewick Press, $16.99, 32 pages, all ages.
In Alison Murray’s cheeky retelling of Aesop’s classic fable, Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stand still, while Tortoise
(Slow and steadicus) could mimic a stone until the end of time. Of course, there is a race, and while we all know who wins, there is a charming twist that makes this version a welcome addition. Murray’s digital renderings of the various creatures are bright and inviting, and are perfectly matched to the active rabbit and the methodical turtle. A charming, impish story be enjoyed at your own pace.
Make Monday Bright
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Hooray for Hat, by Brian Won; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $26.99, 40 pages, ages 2-6. (Available June 26, 2016)
The Huffington Post dubbed Brian Won’s picture book debut it’s overall pick for best read-aloud of 2014. Now, the story of a crabby elephant whose jaunty topper brings joy to his fellow jungle creatures is available in Big Book format. Clutches of young readers can gather around Won’s delightful illustrations of pouting giraffes, sour turtles, petulant owls, and a wonderful assortment of hats sure to brighten any gloomy day. Chapeau to this adorable update ideal for libraries and nursery-school classrooms, or anyone facing an oversize case of the grumps.
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