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Gerald McDermott and YOU
Jon C. Stott, Gerald McDermott
Foreword and Illustrations by Gerald McDermott
Book Code: LU1753
ISBN: 1-59158-175-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-175-8
128 pages, figures
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 11/30/2004
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £19.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects:
Series Title: The Author and YOU
Series Number: 1
Reviews:
  • Every child deserves to be exposed to the many wonderful works of Gerald McDermott. Slott is the first author in a series published by Libraries Unlimited to cover the important works of remarkable authors and illustrators....Highly recommended for those who want to aquaint students with both the author and a particular work in depth.
    —Teacher Librarian     June 2005
  • [T]his book provides children and teachers with an introduction to Gerald McDermott's picture books and gives some background information on McDermott's life and career. The book also features lesson plans and activities tied to McDermott's books.
    —Children's Literature Association Quarterly     Spring 2005
  • This intensive yet completely approachable look at McDermott's work is an excellent teaching tool. Eleven stories are discussed and include a synopsis, comparisons of characters and themes, and an explanation from the author/illustrator discussing his inspiration and creative process. Exercises that are appropriate for kindergarten through grade six follow. All ask questions that readers can answer by looking at the artist's use of color, shape, size, and ethnic influences. Next, an array of activities highlights the literature, language arts, and social studies connections to each of the books....[a]n impressive compilation and a useful one for classrooms that study authors and their influences intently. In fact, this volume may provide more study opportunities than most teachers can possibly use
    —School Library Journal     May 2005
  • Endorsement From : "The Author and YOU author series is just what librarians and teachers need. Not only does each book give fascinating personal and enlightening details about the featured author's life, the strategies for using the author's books are practical and easy to use. This series helps readers better understand the authors and the books they write, and provides creative suggestions to help young readers truly understand and appreciate the individual titles. A great resource that teachers and librarians will use again and again; the strategies can be the basis for many lessons across the curriculum. Keep these titles coming!"
    Peggy Sharp
Description: Playing on the phrase, "The author and you" which is a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist the teacher and teacher librarian in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. The series that will focus primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6) will feature insights into the author's background, purposes and goals in writing his books. By furnishing an overview of the author's works, the books in the series will give teachers the big picture. Each book will feature personal information about the author, including insight into why he writes the type of books he does plus lesson plans and/or activities for each of the author's books featured. These lessons will stress the particular interest of the author and the "author and you (the teacher)" will build a collaborative instructional relationship using the material provided. Each book will be written by the featured author or in close collaboration with him. The first book in the series features the life and work of Gerald McDermott, Caldecott winning picture book author. It discusses his life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of each book. Discussion of children's reading development, including strategies and visual literacies, and lesson plans and activities for each title provide practical help. This book provides a fascinating window into the life and work of the beloved children's author and gives insight into Anansi, Arrow to the Sun, Raven, Creation and all of his wonderful tales. Grades K-6.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface by Gerald McDermott
  • Series Introduction by Sharon Coatney
  • Introduction
  • The Author: Gerald McDermott--A Life in Story
  • The Stories and You
  • Bibliographies of Gerald McDermott's Books, Films, and Essays
  • Index
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