![]() ![]() Isamu Noguchi : artist, sculptor, craftsmanĪward-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan tell the story behind the scenes of the collaboration that created APPALACHIAN SPRING, from its inception through the score’s composition to Martha’s intense rehearsal process. ![]() Martha Graham : trailblazing choreographerĪaron Copland : distinguished American composer Ģ012 Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa SweetĪ tribute to the first creator of the giant helium balloons that fill the sky during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade traces the work of pioneering artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative “upside-down puppet” creations have become the parade’s trademark.Ģ011 Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, illustrated by Brian Floca But few know the story of the man behind those gestures. When he waved his hand or lifted his eyebrow he was able to speak volumes without ever saying a word. Marcel Marceau, the world’s most famous mime, enthralled audiences around the world for more than fifty years. ![]() Presents an illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career.Ģ013 Monsieur Marceau: Actor without Words by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Gérard DuBois If there is a title on this list that we do not own, Ask Us to request it!Ģ014 A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Melissa Sweet The name Orbis Pictus commemorates the work of Johannes Amos Comenius, Orbis Pictus-The World in Pictures (1657), considered to be the first book actually planned for children. Awarded by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the Orbis Pictus Award is given annually to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children. ![]()
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