Allen Say Libri
28 agosto 1937
Allen Say è un amato artista le cui narrazioni spesso attingono alle sue esperienze personali d'infanzia. Le sue storie sono celebrate per la loro maestria narrativa e la loro arte evocativa, catturando l'immaginazione dei lettori di tutto il mondo. Il lavoro di Say è costantemente lodato per la sua autenticità e profonda risonanza emotiva, affermandolo come una voce di spicco nella letteratura contemporanea. I lettori si connettono con il suo stile unico e i suoi racconti avvincenti, che offrono esperienze profondamente risonanti e memorabili.
Grandfather's Journey
A Caldecott Award Winner
Exploring the rich tapestry of family heritage, this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book tells the story of a man's deep connection to both Japan and California. Through lyrical prose and stunning illustrations, it captures the emotions tied to migration and identity, making it a heartfelt journey that resonates with readers. Ideal for those who appreciate stories that celebrate cultural duality and the bonds of family.
Almond
- 32pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
The New Girl at school plays the violin so beautifully that Almond gets lost in the music, but she also feels sad because she does not know if she herself has any talent at all--until the school play, when with the encouragement of her mother, her teacher, and the New Girl, she finds she has a talent for acting.
A unique narrative unfolds through the perspective of a man aging backward, highlighting the profound influence of memory on artistic expression. The semiautobiographical tale, crafted by Caldecott medalist Allen Say, explores the intricate relationship between recollection and creativity, offering a thought-provoking examination of how our past shapes our present and future.
A young boy, aware of his grandmother's forgetfulness, helps her recall a time when she was a kindergarten teacher teaching her students about hummingbirds and their nests.
Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy.
Ein verschluckter Kirschkern bringt den jähzornigen, alten Grundherrn, unter dessen Geiz und Habgier ein ganzes Dorf leidet, auf skurrile Art und Weise allmählich zur Strecke. - Diese witzige Geschichte zählt seit Jahrhunderten zu den bekanntesten Rakugo-Darbietungen in Japan. Rakugo ist eine traditionelle und bis heute überaus beliebte Vortragskunst komischer Monologe.
