![]() In the concluding action, Vlad regains his composure and gets back into his fiendish pose. Now, let’s breakdown this beautiful shot and decipher the amount thought, deliberation and creativity that flows from one set of actions to another: It was one of the most enjoyable working arrangements I’ve ever experienced. Aaron is a tremendously talented and devoted animator whom I had the privilege to sit next to during my time at Blue Sky Studios many years ago. Today, we’ll dissect a sequence of shots from Horton Hears A Who performed by then Supervisor Animator, Aaron Hartline (who currently resides at Pixar Animation Studios). Seuss, both thematically and graphically. Loaded with beautiful color, sets, characters and delightfully inventive animation, it’s a film that showcases loads of creative fun while remaining faithful to the essence of Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who is a visually underrated, animated treat. Seussīlue Sky Studio’s 2008 film adaptation of Dr. ![]() ![]() Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” - Dr. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Vlad Vladikoff is one of the funnest characters from Blue Sky’s Horton Hears A Who. ![]()
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![]() ![]() I loved the idea of Elizabeth escaping into the snow covered gardens, then when she is sure that she is alone, dances and cavorts in the dark. ![]() There is unabashed enjoyment of her babies, the fresh air, the gardening work and the time alone to think. There is a gentle humor, and unfailing pleasure in observing the day to day, even hour to hour changes in the gardens. Yes, it is peaceful although issues with various gardeners complicate life along with the self satisfied superiority of the Man of Wrath. Getting away from people is a recurring theme in Elizabeth von Arnim books: The Solitary Summer, The Enchanted April, Elizabeth and Her German Garden and even works such as Princess Priscilla's Fortnight have that element of escape from people. This book is a solitary walk through the flower gardens, into the forest, down by a stream. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In a richly detailed portrait of Sumner’s role as chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Donald analyzes how the legislator brought his influence and political acumen to bear on an issue as dear to his heart as equal rights: international peace.Īuthoritative and engrossing, Charles Sumner and the Rights of Man captures a fascinating political figure at the height of his powers and brings a tumultuous period in American history to vivid life. ![]() His struggle to balance power and principle defined his career during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and Donald masterfully charts the senator’s wavering path from fiery sectarian leader to responsible party member. In the enthralling sequel to Charles Sumner and the Coming of the Civil War, acclaimed historian David Herbert Donald examines the life of the Massachusetts legislator from 1860 to his death in 1874.Īs a leader of the Radical Republicans, Sumner made the abolition of slavery his primary legislative focus-yet opposed the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the US Constitution for not going far enough to guarantee full equality. The second volume of David Herbert Donald’s Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the most compelling senator of the Civil War era The second volume of David Herbert Donalds Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of the most compelling senator of the Civil War era In the enthralling sequel. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The illustrations are the best part of this picture book. A wonderful book about neighbors, kindness, and learning to accept change. When the rabbits start knocking on his door to borrow honey, ask for help with wood chopping, and offer to swap books Bear is not happy. He is quite content until one day a family of rabbits moves in next door. The start of another amusing series.īear lives all on his own in the middle of his own. Thank goodness because his persistence is the start of a wonderful friendship. ![]() Bear doesn’t like visitors, but mouse isn’t going to give up very easily. There is so much potential for dramatic reading here and the story is full of delicious language and the ultimate climactic surprise.Īnother book about a bear and an unwanted visitor – in this case one tiny little mouse. This is one of my all-time favorite read aloud books. There are a lot of Bear books in this series now but this is the one that started it all and it is the best. This is the featured book for this week’s Virtual Book Club for Kids and it’s one of our favorites. Bear Snores On Snack Time Picture Books about Bears Thank you for supporting My Storytime Corner. This read and play is a fun way to work on literacy skills such as storytelling, re-enacting, and understanding the parts of a story.Īffiliate links are included below. Bear Snores On is not only a fantastic read aloud it also offers a chance to learn about hibernation and build literacy skills. ![]() ![]() ![]() Reviewing April Jones Prince's What Do Wheels Do All Day?, a story geared for young boys, Horn Book critic Lolly Robinson cited Laroche's “impressive bas-relief cut-paper collages” as among the book's strengths, while Ann Fearrington's Who Sees the Lighthouse? was lauded by Booklist critic Ilene Cooper as a “celebration of lighthouses” that is also “a wonder of paper craft.” Described by their creator as “paper relief,” Giles Laroche's intricate cut-paper-collage illustrations are a feature of his original picture books What's Inside? Fascinating Structures around the World and If You Lived Here: Houses of the World, as well as of picture books featuring texts by authors such as Lois Lenski, Dayle Ann Dodds, Philemon Sturges, and Rachel Field. ![]() ![]() ![]() Nine-year old Omri is given two important gifts for his birthday: a plastic Indian figure from his friend Patrick and a metal cupboard from his brother. Lynne Reid Banks’s much-loved book has all the ingredients of a perfect children’s story. 30 enticing chapter books for children who are newly independent readers.60 kids books about grief to explain death to children and help them grieve. ![]()
![]() ![]() So long as we have circulating insulin, we cannot burn fat. Once the liver and muscles are full that means more fat. Sugars and things converted quickly to sugar, spike the hormone insulin and insulin's job is to store energy. ![]() (Don't believe the lie that a "calorie is a calorie.") Our bodies handle a 100 calories of Broccoli far differently than a 100 calories of sugar or pasta. It's a hormonal problem rather than a calorie problem. Long story short, these authors laid out the true drivers of obesity and weight gain - sugar and simple (refined) carbohydrates. (Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist who treats morbidly obese children, and Taubes is a science journalist). ![]() His first book, The Obesity Code, led me to Robert Lustig's Fat Chance, and Gary Taubes' excellent book, The Case Against Sugar. I was working out and doing what the "experts" said you should do, but nothing was working on the weight. When my General Practitioner gave me a stern talking to and wanted to put me on a bunch of meds, I knew it was time to make a change. ![]() I was depressed, overweight, and in general not a happy camper. In 2015 into 2016, standing on the smoldering ruins of my 23-year marriage, I took a hard look at my life and found some things that I needed to change. Divorce and other major life changes make you re-examine many things in life. ![]() ![]() ![]() Bede relates the defeat of the Picts, though without replicating Gildas’ belief that it was obtained though trust in God.īeden's Independent Tradition about the Saxons ![]() In chapter 13–14 Bede continues to follow Gildas, though he uses the more correct spelling Aëtius for the Roman general to whom the Britons sent for aid according to Gildas. Hadrian’s Wall is normally attributed to Severus in medieval texts. Bede, in attempting to fit in the stone wall which Gildas says was built at this point, claims that it was built where Severus had earlier built his earthwork. Then follows Gildas’s second Pictish invasion and the coming of the last Roman legion to aid the Britons. Bede explains Gildas’s incorrect belief that only at that point in time did the Picts settle in Britain by weakly explaining that the earlier Pictish territory in Britain was sundered from the rest of Britain by two sea estuaries.īede follows Gildas in describing how the Britons sought Roman aid and how a legion was sent to them and built a turf wall across the island. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Regular readers also know I am a huge fan of Joel Leslie’s narration, so this book is pretty much a match made in heaven for me. This is one of those books that gives me a book hangover every time I get so emotionally involved it just transports me into book wonderland. ![]() The book combines such wonderful humor and fun, with all the banter I totally love, and pairs it with such incredible warmth and tenderness. And I total adore Jude, who is spirited and witty, but also intelligent, loyal, and deeply caring. The dreamiest dream that was ever dreamed. Asa is pretty much all the fantasy boyfriend material anyone could want - gorgeous and full of life, kind and gentle, funny and joyous. Deal Maker is tied for my favorite of her books (along with Oz) and listening to it again reminded me just how much I adore this story. Those of you who follow my reviews likely know that I am obsessed with Lily Morton’s writing. Audiobook Buy Links: Amazon /Audible | iBooks ![]() ![]() ![]() Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the presidential campaign and upend two nations. What at first begins as a fake, Instagrammable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Heads of the family and state and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: Stage a truce between the two rivals. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex/Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. There’s only one problem: Alex has a beef with an actual prince, Henry, across the pond. Handsome, charismatic, genius-his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. When his mother became President of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. ![]() |