Tom lichtenheld author biography
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The author offers a caveat at the beginning of the book: "I don't know much about real cars, but I'm an expert on made-up cars, so this book is a big traffic jam of mostly made-up cars." He recounts a history of cars that involves prehistoric cavemen, ancient Egyptians, Vikings, and two horses named Winnie and Nay.
ISBN: 0689861230 OCLC: 56641571 Simon & Schuster, London : 2004.
A collection of made-up facts, educated guesses, and silly pictures about pirates.
ISBN: 1452111731 OCLC: 972094196 When their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.
ISBN: 1452164762 OCLC: 1008552823 Bulldozer and the rest of the construction vehicle crew are back at work in this sequel to Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.
"When I initially sat down a lot of things came into my head. 3.
Booklist, May 15, 2000, GraceAnne A. DeCandido, review of Everything I Know about Pirates: A Collection of Made-up Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Bad Guys of the High Seas, p. "Humor is everywhere," observed Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan in School Library Journal, "and the author clearly knows the types of traumas that can turn a child's mood sour." In Booklist Kay Weisman wrote that "Lichtenheld's big, bold, broadly comic art style … is well suited to the tone of the text and has solid child appeal," and a Publishers Weekly contributor noted that "Each outlandish, humorously exaggerated illustration, outlined in thick black strokes to emphasize the cartoonish scenarios, make the case for the victims' foul mood."
Lichtenheld sees benefits to his dual career as an art director and author.
As his bus draws closer, she imagines all the fantastical adventures that await them. 1332-1333.
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), December 8, 2000, Debbie Long, "Geneva Man Has Scoop on Pirates," p. Fallon, Minneapolis, MN, art director, 1984-2001; freelance art director, 2001—. "One reason the book's been successful is the very spontaneous feeling of it—the manic energy that went into it that first day I sat down."
Lichtenheld next published Everything I Know about Monsters: A Collection of Made-up Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Creatures of Creepiness, a comical guide to ghouls and fiends.
Now, bestselling children's book illustrator Tom Lichtenheld has put a visual story to this timeless and universal song that celebrates perseverance, self-expression, and the power of music to help each of us find our voice. From climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in the playground to building a cardboard castle, every adventure, large or small, is more fun .
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Adweek (Midwest edition), June 11, 2001, Aaron Baar, "Kids' Stuff," p. A collection of cartoons that present various reasons for being grumpy, such as eating grown-up cereal, getting a boring birthday present, doing chores, and being touched by your brother or sister.
ISBN: 9780316201230 OCLC: 776523821 Little, Brown, New York : 2012.
Louis the bear has had enough. From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. In one instance, a child receives underwear for a birthday present, and in another, a youngster must eat "grown-up" cereal for breakfast.
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with Pinecone, a friendship is born. ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book's lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong. This book has been widely recognized and is frequently used in early childhood education settings.
Highlights include: "The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. 110; September, 2002, Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, review of Everything I Know about Monsters: A Collection of Made-up Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Creatures of Creepiness, p. He is also the author of such critically acclaimed children's books as Everything I Know about Pirates: A Collection of Made-up Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Bad Guys of the High Seas and What Are You So Grumpy About?
Lichtenheld's career as an author began in a roundabout way.
This seriously silly picture book with artwork by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site irresistibly combines the concepts of counting and sharing.
ISBN: 0805090711 OCLC: Henry Holt and Co. 2013 "Sing! J7.
Publishers Weekly, May 14, 2001, review of Everything I Know about Pirates, p.