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P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!
By James Kirkwood. 1979
Full Length, Comedy / 3 m, 1 f / Int. / In the West Village of Manhattan, Jimmy Zoole, a…
thirty-ish actor is having a run of bad luck. He's been robbed twice (they even took the only copy of his first novel), fired from a play, has a cat on the critical list, a girl friend who's leaving, and he discovers a burglar hiding in his loft. To avenge his life, he ties "Vito" to the kitchen sink and keeps him prisoner over the long New Year's Eve. / "A darkly hued comedy...Raunchily funny. Wonderful show-biz dialogue that crackles." -L.A. Free PressHeroes, Horses, and Harvest Moons Illustrated Reader: A Cornucopia Of Best-loved Poems (A Cornucopia of Best-Loved Poems #0)
By Jim Weiss, Crystal Cregge. 2018
Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker
By Mara Rockliff, Simona Ciraolo. 2018
Meet Alice Guy-Blaché. She made movies—some of the very first movies, and some of the most exciting! Blow up a…
pirate ship? Why not? Crawl into a tiger's cage? Of course! Leap off a bridge onto a real speeding train? It will be easy! Driven by her passion for storytelling, Alice saw a potential for film that others had not seen before, allowing her to develop new narratives, new camera angles, new techniques, and to surprise her audiences again and again. With daring and vision, Alice Guy-Blaché introduced the world to a thrilling frontier of imagination and adventure, and became one of filmmaking's first and greatest innovators. Mara Rockliff tells the story of a girl who grew up loving stories and became an acclaimed storyteller and an inspiration in her own right.Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets
By Kathleen Krull, Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher. 2011
Sesame Street and The Muppet Show introduced Jim Henson's Muppets to the world, making Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch,…
and Big Bird household names. But even as a child in rural Mississippi, listening to the radio and putting on comedy shows for his family, Jim recognized the power of laughter to bring people together. On Sesame Street, Jim's Muppets transformed children's television by making learning fun for kids everywhere. A visionary, Jim always believed that puppets could reach a wider audience. In 1976, he proved it, drawing millions of family viewers to The Muppet Show. With his feature film The Dark Crystal and his Star Wars characters--including Yoda--Jim continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in puppetry until his death in 1990 at the age of 53. Kathleen Krull, recipient of the Children's Book Guild 2011 Non-fiction Award and many other accolades, once again does what she does so well--illuminating the life of an important figure in history, art, and culture with her informative but approachable writing style.Walt's Imagination: The Life of Walt Disney (Big Words #10)
By Doreen Rappaport. 2018
Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, Disneyland, and numerous…
other creations have inspired generations of children the world over. From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Faced with both public failures and massive success, he revolutionized the art form of animation, always seeking innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and new ways of storytelling. Devoted to perfection, Walt was not always easy to work with, but no one can deny his profound talent and impact. Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose. Illustrated with vivid authenticity by animator/painter John Pomeroy, this stunning entry in the award-winning Big Words series reveals a man of deep and varied passions with a constantly evolving vision, and a storyteller above all.Little Audrey's Daydream: The Life of Audrey Hepburn
By Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Katherine Hepburn Ferrer. 2020
Little Audrey's Dream introduces kids to the life of one of the most beloved actresses. It covers her childhood, living…
in Europe during WWII and the German Occupation. After the war, she enrolls in a premier ballet school, and from there becomes a performer, acting, singing and dancing. She starts acting in small productions of plays and musicals and is cast in a film. From there she becomes a star. She doesn't let the fame go to her head. She is more focused on where to raise a family because of her great love for children. While raising her own kids, she starts getting involved in the lives of children in need all over the world. This interest became her central goal for the rest of her life. This empathy towards children circles back to her own childhood struggles during WWI. Her strong spirit and determination throughout her life will inspire readers of all ages.My Adventurous Friend: A Lifetime of Choices and Outdoor Alaska Adventures
By Anderson Douglas. 2015
My Adventurous Friend is based on accounts of my friend Hagen's life, as he related it to me, and of…
the adventures we enjoyed together in Alaska. We would reminisce while sitting around a campfire in some wilderness area during our hikes and gold prospecting ventures. We could be debating current events and somehow our talk would drift back to events of earlier times. Over the years, piece by piece, I learned almost everything there was to know about my friend. Hagen had a varied and adventurous life beginning in wartime Germany and, by a circuitous route, eventually migrated to Alaska in 1973. Hagen had a longing for adventure and was never satisfied with the status-quo. He was strong, tenacious and once his mind was made up he would seldom deviate. In his mind, if it wasn't difficult then it wasn't worth doing. He always said he was born one hundred years too late to be a real pioneer but he sure did his best to emulate them. Hiking to our gold claim--forty miles from the nearest gravel road--and making it there alone in the dead of the Alaska winter was almost enough to satisfy his craving for adventure.Sister, Brother, Family: An American Childhood in Music
By Chris Barton, Willie Nelson, Bobbie Nelson. 2021
The first ever children's book by music legend Willie Nelson and his sister and bandmate Bobbie Nelson! "We had so…
little money, but so much love." He was a boy with a guitar. She was a girl with a piano. Raised by loving grandparents in Depression-era rural Texas, their humble beginnings playing local shows to put food on the table started Willie and Bobbie Nelson on a remarkable path to global stardom. In a story filled with details of a childhood in rural Texas—with church socials, general stores, and town dances—Willie and Bobbie weave together an inspiring story of a long-ago time. With triumphs and tragedies, hard work and determination, here is a deeply personal, gorgeously-written, and profoundly moving tale of hope.B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z
By John Robert Allman. 2021
&“A must-have for all Broadway lovers—B Is for Broadway—a book I am actually in!!! I am buying a dozen.&” —ROSIE O&’DONNELL,…
Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient, three-time Tony Awards host, and Emmy Award winnerNew from the creators of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z! From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with "A" for "audition" with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind "B" to see the "backstage" buzz, and dance along with "C" for "choreographers".Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Michael Bennett, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It's a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to The Actors Fund.&“We are honored that a portion of the proceeds of author John Robert Allman and illustrator Peter Emmerich&’s B is For Broadway will go to support our programs. The Actors Fund is proud to be at the forefront of helping everyone in the entertainment community with emergency financial assistance and supportive services, and we&’re grateful that this wonderful new work will help those in need in our performing arts community.&” —Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO, The Actors FundB Is for Broadway is a hit with the stage's greatest stars!&“B Is for Broadway celebrates the entire Broadway community—backstage, onstage, everyone! who works in our performing arts and entertainment community. I&’m honored to be a part of that beautiful community, and this lovely book.&” —BEBE NEUWIRTH, Tony and Emmy Award–winning dancer, singer, actress (Sweet Charity, Chicago, Cheers), and Vice Chair of The Actors Fund &“E is for excited, which is what I am to be included in this book to benefit the incredible work of The Actors Fund.&” —BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, Tony Award–winning actor and Board Chair of The Actors Fund &“The illustrations—gorgeous. The rhymes—delicious. This book—a must-have! B is for Broadway and buy-it-now!&” —KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award–winning actress (You&’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) &“What a dynamite willkommen to the world of Broadway!&” —JOEL GREY, Tony Award and Oscar–winning actor (Cabaret) &“B Is for Broadway is a gorgeous children&’s book that will introduce a young person to all the magic of theater!&” —ALI STROKER, Tony Award–winning actress (Oklahoma!)Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Wendy Loggia. 2022
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Lucille Ball--and find out why everyone loves…
Lucy! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.This Little Golden Book about Lucille Ball--television star, comedian, producer, and the first woman to own a major studio--is a celebration of a true trailblazer! It's a great read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching and loving I Love Lucy.Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:Dwayne JohnsonQueen Elizabeth II Barack ObamaSonia Sotomayor Dr. FauciJoe BidenDolly PartonKamala HarrisMisty CopelandBetty WhiteFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland (Little Golden Book)
By Sherri L. Smith. 2022
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre's…
first Black principal dancer! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!This Little Golden Book introduces ballet prodigy Misty Copeland to the youngest readers. The first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre—who didn't start dancing until she was almost thirteen—continues to impress the world and pave the way for young Black girls to chase their dreams. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Joe BidenKamala HarrisBetty WhiteFrida KahloDolly PartonRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.George WashingtonAbraham LincolnJohnny AppleseedB Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet (American Ballet Theatre)
By John Robert Allman. 2020
An A to Z celebration of the world of ballet, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre.A is for arabesque, B…
is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Coppélia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming, alphabetic picture book, filled with ballet stars, dances, positions, and terminology. Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z, the dazzling, creative wordplay forms a graceful pas de deux with the stylish, swooping lines and rich color of the sumptuous illustrations. In partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, here is the perfect gift for any ballet fan, from children just starting ballet to adults who avidly follow this graceful artform.Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina
By Lea Lyon, Alexandria LaFaye. 2020
Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to…
leap and to spread their wings!Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren’t many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet.Soon Sylvia learns how to fly—how to dance—and how to dare to dream.Includes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author’s note, and a further reading list.I am Walt Disney (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2019
The 18th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Walt…
Disney, who made dreams come true. (Cover may vary)This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Walt Disney, who makes dreams come true for himself and countless kids around the world. Walt Disney used his imagination and creativity to tell stories that have become beloved by families everywhere. From his failures to his successes, this book celebrates the work and the man behind the happiest place on earth.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero&’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Walt Disney's innovation is celebrated in this biography You&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!I am Jim Henson (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2017
Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street, is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling…
picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there&’s nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it&’s accompanied by laughter and kindness. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero&’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!I am Lucille Ball (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2015
In this sixth entry in the New York Time Bestselling biography series, humor is the heroic trait, and modern icon Lucille Ball…
is celebrated. (Cover may vary) Lucille Ball could make any situation funny. By making people around the world laugh, she proved that humor can take on anything. She never changed how she behaved to seem "proper," even when other people pressured her to. By remaining true to who she was, she made her mark in comedy and television—even becoming the first female CEO of a major Hollywood studio! This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero&’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Lucille Ball's humor and how it carried her to success is highlighted here. You&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!Finding My Dance
By Ria Thundercloud. 2022
In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and…
how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage.At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up. Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey--from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional--accompanied by striking illustrations that depict it while bringing her graceful movements to life.The Rise (and Falls) of Jackie Chan
By Kristen Mai Giang. 2022
An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans…
hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke.Pow! Bam! Wow!Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow!But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the grueling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film.Pow! Bam! How?Twist, tumble, and train alongside martial arts hero Jackie Chan in this picture book biography from lauded author Kristen Mai Giang and illustrator and Hong Kong native Alina Chau. Discover how Jackie used his goofball acrobatics to make a name and a style all his own.Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
By Matthew Cordell. 2020
Kindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now than ever before. We all need more Mister Rogers…
in our lives.In difficult times, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood provided a refuge for children and their families alike; a way to understand and talk about what was happening, and find hope for a brighter tomorrow. Groundbreaking in a quiet, generous way, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood introduced a generation of children to the wonders of the world in the comfort of their own living rooms. Fred Rogers took young viewers to art museums, introduced them to different professions, and talked through difficult subjects like losing a loved one, or experiencing parents' divorce, with compassion and reassurance.Share that deep respect, care, and quiet joy in the day-to-day with the only authorized picture book biography of Fred Rogers--lovingly created by Caldecott Medalist Matt Cordell.Lively, colorful illustrations explore Fred Rogers' early life and the events that led him to create his enduring show. Exclusively published archival photographs, provided by Fred Rogers Productions, offer a behind-the-scenes look at this historic show and the people whose hard work made it possible. A brief biography of Mister Rogers and a history of the show is included, as well as a note from author-illustrator Matt Cordell about his inspiration and longtime admiration for Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.Perfect for fans of the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, or anyone who wants to bring home the ideals of compassion, kindness, and patience that make us all good neighbors, this captivating picture book should not be missed.A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year!A Picture Book of Harry Houdini (Picture Book Biography)
By David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler. 2009
Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his…
side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, straitjackets, and prison cells. Once he even made a ten-thousand-pound elephant vanish into thin air! Yet Harry's life was not always so glamorous. When he was a boy, he shined shoes and did odd jobs to help make ends meet. But a career in magic was always in the cards for Harry. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating biography of one of the most celebrated escape artists and magicians in history.