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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Owl Mood

A recent (and sort of peculiar) portrait of an unusually kindly-looking Athene noctua in ink and acrylic on paper.

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The Twistrose Key
by Tone Almhjell

IndieBound
Barnes and Noble
Amazon

The Apprentices
by Maile Meloy

IndieBound
Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Bitterblue
by Kristin Cashore

IndieBound
Amazon

The Apothecary
by Maile Meloy

IndieBound
Barnes and Noble
Amazon

Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider
by Jean Fritz

IndieBound
Amazon

"Schoenherr's striking, engraving-like images of Hamilton as scholar, soldier, aide-de-camp, statesman, and duelist introduce each section." - Booklist (starred review)

Don't Spill the Beans!
by Ian Schoenherr

IndieBound
Amazon

* starred review * - School Library Journal

Cuyahoga County Public Library's Great Books for Kids 2010

"The ink-and-acrylic illustrations hearken back to the Golden Books of days long gone.... Great for storytimes on secrets or as a special birthday gift" - Kirkus Reviews

"Schoenherr's vintage-styled animal portraits are wholly endearing" - Publishers Weekly

Read It, Don't Eat It!
by Ian Schoenherr

IndieBound
Amazon

New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing (2009)

Los Angeles Public Library's Great Books 2009 / Some 2009 Favorite Books for Children

"a picture book sure to make every librarian's heart sing" - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Ideal for preschool storytimes; librarians will love it" - Kirkus Reviews

"Simple, direct and knowingly funny, this book is worthy of a permanent spot on the desks of youth librarians everywhere" - Publishers Weekly

"This relaxed and rhyming recitation of rules can make library orientations for young patrons less daunting and more fun" - Booklist

"This book has 'instant hit' written all about its furry frame” - Fuse #8 Blog

Cat & Mouse
by Ian Schoenherr

IndieBound
Amazon
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing (2008)

"This bright, funny book conveys the joy of play and a welcome friendship between two traditional antagonists" - School Library Journal

"A romp worthy of Tom and Jerry...Schoenherr's technique is painstaking and exquisite" - Publisher's Weekly

Pip & Squeak
by Ian Schoenherr

IndieBound
Amazon

A Junior Library Guild Premier Selection

New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing (2007)

"This satisfying snow-covered journey is just the right speed for preschoolers" - The Horn Book

Little Raccoon's Big Question
by Miriam Schlein

IndieBound
Amazon

"The spreads are rich in cozy detail, and Little Raccoon is irresistible" - School Library Journal

"A lovely book, made even lovelier by Schoenherr's winsome illustrations" - Children's Literature

"elegant, warmhearted" - Publisher's Weekly

Sleepyhead Bear
by Lisa Westburg Peters

"Spot-on facial expressions make Schoenherr's illustrations shine" - Kirkus

"This warm bedtime rhyme will have toddlers pointing at the uproar and then snuggling down, soft and warm" - Booklist

Sunrise, Sunset
by Sheldon Harnick

"Schoenherr's stunning artwork done in colored pencil, ink, and acrylic beautifully illustrates this song from Fiddler on the Roof." - School Library Journal

"A lovely homage to a time-honored song - and tradition." - Publishers Weekly

"Ian Schoenherr provides warm, lushly colored illustrations." - Jewish Woman Magazine

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman
by Brian Jacques

Marie in Fourth Position
by Amy Littlesugar

Horn Book Guide recommended title

American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"

International Reading Association Teachers' Choice

Child Study Children's Book Committee (Bank Street College) Children's Books of the Year

Kansas State Reading Circle Selection

Ohio Teachers' and Pupils' Reading Circle Selection

"Schoenherr's oil paintings pay tribute to the impressionist's own style." – Publishers Weekly

"Illustrated with oil paintings strikingly reminiscent of those done by Degas himself, this book is a true testament to the joys and the hard work involved in the creative process." – School Library Journal (starred review)

"Schoenherr's soft, appealing pictures echo the style of Edgar Degas himself" – Detroit News

"warm, inviting pictures" – Newsweek

"Ian Schoenherr's impressionistic illustrations, in warm rusts and pale blues, are a perfect fit for a visit to Degas's world." – The New Advocate

"the soft, muted illustrations, reminiscent of Degas' own style, are well suited to this story." – Book Links

"Ian Schoenherr's dusky, impressionistic paintings carry the affecting story" – San Francisco Chronicle Book Review

Jonkonnu
by Amy Littlesugar

"Schoenherr's sun-baked palette of earth tones splashed with vivid greens of fertile farmland underscores the volatility of Homer's predicament." - Publishers Weekly

"Schoenherr's atmospheric paintings offer a series of beautiful tableaux." - Booklist

"In sketchbook style, many of the illustrations consist of figures without background, which has the effect of highlighting the composition of the figures in space and intensifying the drama of the relationships between them." - Kirkus Reviews

Newf
by Marie Killilea

Winner of the first annual Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best first children's book

"In Schoenherr's children's book debut, the artist provides bold, graphic images. These oversize illustrations, in earthy, textured colors, fill up space with a Georgia O'Keeffe-like spareness." - Publishers Weekly

"lovely, elementally simple paintings" - Kirkus Reviews

"Schoenherr's distinguished illustrations effectively portray the majesty of this isolated landscape. Heavily textured oil paintings utilize bold perspectives to create drama, while maritime shades of gray-blues and greens capture the sea and sky wilderness. The haunting illustrations, as well as the fact that no humans enter into the picture, add to the mysterious mood and the book's intrigue." - School Library Journal

"the illustrations are moody and effective" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Owl Mood

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