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Posts Tagged ‘Chris Raschka’
Friday, April 26th, 2013
April 29th through May 5 is National Screen-Free Week, a week for you and your kids to take a break from all the many screens in your daily life – like the computer, phone, and T.V. – in order to enjoy quality time with a book, nature, or with each other. Going to a museum like The Carle is a great way to unplug as a family. You can check out some original art in the galleries, share some books together in the Reading Library, make your own art in our hands-on Art Studio, and of course, run around or picnic in our beautiful apple orchard.
In fact, come to The Carle  this Sunday, April 28th and you can help us kick-off Screen-Free Week with a bang! Illustrators Chris Raschka, Tad Hills, Bob Staake, and Dan Yaccarino will be here chatting with Jarrett J. Krosoczka in our auditorium about their books, their art and how they like to unplug. Art activities and a book signing will follow. Special thanks to Random House Children’s Books for bringing these five fabulous picture book creators to The Carle!
Check out their new books below, perfect for reading together on a screen-free day!
Everyone Can learn To Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka (Schwartz & Wade, 2013)
Bluebird by Bob Staake (Schwartz & Wade, 2013)
Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013)
Duck and Goose: Goose Needs a Hug by Tad Hills (Schwartz & Wade, 2013)
Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain: Lunch Lady #9 by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013)
Here are some of our favorite ways to unplug. What are yours? Share your favorite screen-free activities with us in the comments below.
- Visit The Carle (of course!) or other screen-free museums
- Go to the library and check out some new books
- Go for a bike ride
- Play a board game with friends
- Create an art project or write an original story
- Try out a new, delicious recipe
- Explore the neighborhood
- Go for a hike in the woods
- Have a picnic
- Listen to music and dance!
Tags: Bluebird, Bob Staake, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarino, Doug Unplugged, Duck and Goose: Goose Needs a Hug, Everyone Can learn To Ride a Bicycle, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Knopf Books for Young Readers, Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain: Lunch Lady #9, Random House, Schwartz & Wade, Screen-Free Week, Tad Hills, Unplug, Ways to Unplug
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
There’s nothing quite like receiving a handmade card on Valentine’s day from someone you love. This weekend, get inspired to break out the craft supplies and make some sweet and simple cards for your valentine. Don’t want to craft alone or afraid you don’t have the right supplies? Come on down to The Carle this weekend for a Valentime-Making party! Here’s the details:
 Valentine-Making Party
February 2, 2013
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Please arrive before 10:30.)
$7 per participant; Museum Admission extra
Ages 4 and up with an adult
Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide all the materials you need to make some special valentines. Space is limited; registration recommended. Walk-ins accepted as space allows.
Whether you are coming to The Carle or making valentines at home or school, we thought you could use some sweet inspiration. Here are some book recommendations from our Shop and Reading Library about Valentine’s Day and love.
Otter and Odder: A Love Story by James Howe, illustrated by Chris Raschka (Candlewick Press, 2012)
Mr. Prickles: A Quill-Fated Love Story by Kara LaReau, pictures by Scott Magoon (Roaring Brook Press, 2012)
Big Hugs, Little Hugs by Felicia Bond (Philomel Books, 2012)
Love Waves by Rosemary Wells (Candlewick Press, 2011)
The Biggest Kiss by Joanna Walsh & Judi Abbot (Simon & Schuster, 2011)
Maisy’s Valentine by Lucy Cousins (Candlewick Press, 2005)
Bear in Love by Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand (Candlewick Press, 2012)
Valentine Surprise by Corinne Demas, illustrations by R.W. Alley (Walker Publishing Company, 2008)
Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Jane Dyer & Brooke Dyer (HarperCollins, 2009)
For some crafty card ideas and techniques, check out some of our new favorite art books as well.
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper and Mixed-Media for Budding Artists of All Ages by Susan Schwake (Quarry Books, 2012)
Print & Stamp Lab: 52 Ideas for Handmade, Upcycled Print Tools by Tracy Bunkers (Quarry Books, 2010)
For more about card-making, be sure to check out the Art Studio’s blog, especially this video of our Art Studio’s own Meghan Burch making valentines on Mass Appeal last year. Happy crafting!
Tags: Art Lab For Kids, Art Technique, Bear in Love, bears, Big Hugs, Brooke Dyer, Candlewick Press, Card Making, Chris Raschka, Corinne Demas, Daniel Pinkwater, Felicia Bond, Fishes, Forest Animals, friendship, Hugging, hugs, James Howe, Jane Dyer, Joanna Walsh, Judi Abbot, Kara LaReau, Kisses, Krouse Rosenthal, Little Hugs, love, Love Waves, Mr. Prickles: A Quill-Fated Love Story, Mysteries, Otter and Odder: A Love Story, Otters, Philomel Books, porcupines, Print and Stamp: 52 Ideas For Handmade, Quarry Books, R.W. Alley, rabbits, Rainer Schwake, Rosemary Wells, Scott Magoon, Simon and Schuster, Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love, Susan Schwake, The Biggest Kiss, Traci Bunkers, Upcycled Print Tools, Valentine Surprise, Valentine's Day, valentines, Walker Books, Will Hillenbrand
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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Congratulations to Chris Raschka for winning the 2012 Caldecott medal for his picture book, A BALL FOR DAISY!
A BALL FOR DAISY was on Susan Bloom’s Best Picture Books of 2011 list. Here’s what she said in December: “This wordless book proves once again that Chris Raschka is a master of minimalism. Dobs of watercolor bring to life another emotional journey, as Daisy loves, loses and finds again her beloved ball.” Click here to see the full post.
This year’s Caldecott Honors went to:
John Rocco for BLACKOUT
I wrote this about BLACKOUT in August:
“With comic book paneling reminiscent of Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen, and careful use of color and light, Rocco brings a city-wide blackout to life with skill and beauty.” Click here to read the full post.
Lane Smith for GRANDPA GREEN
Jeannine wrote this about GRANDPA GREEN back in November:
“Here we get a lot of green and white and a sense of how memories link generations. The grandfather’s story is told by his busy, imaginative, and plant-loving grandson.” Click here to read the full review.
Patrick McDonnell for ME…JANE
Jeannine wrote this about ME…JANE in May:
“There’s a beautiful rhythm within sentences and between the pages that emphasize close looking, wonder, and a connection between people and nature. ” Click here to read the full review.
For a complete list of all the ALA Youth Media awards announced earlier this week, click here. Congratulations to all the winners!
Tags: 2012, A Ball for Daisy, ALA Youth Media Awards, blackout, Caldecott, Chris Raschka, Grandpa Green, John Rocco, lane smith, Me...Jane, Patrick McDonnell
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