Aug 07, 2018 in 1996, nikki mcclure made her first papercut for the book apple. Childrens book awards novels to read who book young adult fiction book suggestions i love reading niece. We are open, and offering free domestic shipping with no minimum. Nikki mcclures woodcuts are beautiful, as they are in all of her work. Cutting her own path, 19962011 at the museum of contemporary craft and the bellevue arts museum. Mcclure s intricate cutpaper illustrations compel rapt readers to examine the artwork thoroughly, looking for tiny signs of seasonal shifts in a woodsy world of seeds. The book simply taps into how children s learn through imagination and play even during solitary pursuits or maybe even mostly during. Lets do nothing earlys angels page turners pictures. Nikki mcclure did an amazing job with both the story and illustrations in this book.
Kids are welcome to join us along with their grownups. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched mcclures signature style. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. I love this book and how simple it is for kids to learn the lifecycle of an apple. She is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including to market, to market, in, and how to be a cat. Lovelytolookat picture book with beautiful cut paper designs by author nikki mcclure. All in a day by nikki mcclure cynthia rylant, mentor. Each chapter of the book is about one of the farmersartisans and what they do to grow or make what they sell at the market e. A page from the children s book all in a day, written by cynthia rylant and illustrated by nikki mcclure. Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with nikki mcclures. Like the harry potter books today, they took me to a place of magic and adventure that i wished so much i could be a part of, and when i was reading the books, i felt like i was a part of. Nikki mcclure has 34 books on goodreads with 8545 ratings.
See more ideas about books, new books and childrens books. Writing long about 1 topic cynthia rylant all in a day. Nikki mcclure s apple will remain a favorite to recommend to all family, friends, parents of students, and fellow educators and librarians regardless of the time of year. Apple by nikki mcclure apple books, fall crafts for kids. It is all one piece of paper, yet now it holds a story. Her childrens book about farmers markets, to market, to market, won the 2012 scandiuzzi childrens book award. Farm by maria hoskins in by nikki mcclure grandmas thanksgiving dinner by maria hoskins. Nikki mcclure s most popular book is how to be a cat. A single word of text per spread teaches readers how to be a cathow to stretch, clean, pounce, feastwhile the striking paper cuts illustrate the kittens attempts to imitate an adult cats mastery of each skill.
It is a heartfelt little tale, filled with nikkis amazing papercut imagery. With bold, precise lines and tight language full of song, nikki mcclure paints an unforgettable story of the ins and outs of being in and out. Nikki mcclure is a selftaught artist who has been making papercuts since. Village books is thrilled to welcome nikki mcclure back to the readings gallery. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the weekly market. This is nikki s most ambitious and detailed book to date. Artist nikki mcclure creates beautiful designs using paper and an exacto knife. Nikki mcclure is an artist and writer who lives with her family in olympia, washington. Rather than giving him a simple no, his mother points to encouraging changes that signify summer s imminent arrival. Its hard to imagine how mcclures creations could get any better, yet her cutpaper compositions continue to grow more inventive and fluid. Nicolette nikki dinki born may 11, 1983 is an american chef, cookbook author and blogger. Told in a playful way, students will understand the severity of allergies while also seeing kids in the class with allergies as normal peers. The decemberists singersongwriter is the author of the chapterbook trilogy the.
All in a day by cynthia rylant, nikki mcclure, hardcover. Nikki s book teaches a kitten the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. Her first broadside in the seriesincluded in the spring 2019 issuepairs with mary olivers poem at blackwater pond. The nuns decided that there was no real danger, only the possibility of a great chicken adventure.
Bring a bunch of these books to your next baby shower, and your girlfriend will find that theyre the gifts that keep on giving. You know those books you loved as a kid, the ones with the big gold foil seal on the front. Armed with an xacto knife, she cuts out her images from a single sheet of paper and creates a. Nikki mcclure is a true master of the paper cut illustrations. This is the story of a young child who goes to the farmers market. As they check off items on their shopping list, the reader learns how each particular food was grown or. Even if you dont recognize her name, odds are youll recognize the striking work of olympia artist nikki mcclure. Join us for an afternoon of community and creativity with acclaimed cutpaper artist nikki mcclure. Childrens book authors offer tips on encouraging young. This lyrical picture book from beloved creator nikki mcclure follows a family and. Read along as you visit different vendors with a young boy and his mother.
Her work has been showcased in an exhibition called nikki mcclure. Mcclure is widely celebrated for her images made from black paper and an xacto knife. She is the author and illustrator of abrams collect raindrops. Best childrens books of 2009 beyond the halfway mark. This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offersthe opportunities and chances that. Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal. I absolutely love the art and story telling of nikki mcclure, and this book is a perfect example of how talented she is at both. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. With bold, precise lines and tight language full of song, nikki mcclure paints an unforgettable story of the in s and out s of being in and out. The author lives in olympia, wa, where she says the wait for summer always seems especially damp and gray.
She is the author and illustrator of a number of childrens books and produces an annual calendar. A readalong of apple by nikki mcclure, first read by dr. Her artwork creates stark and magical moments in a simple palette of black, yellow and white. Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, nikki mcclure explores a topic close to her heart. In cutpaper artist nikki mcclure s latest picture book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the cours. Delightful childrens books for your girlfriends baby shower. Best children books childrens books cynthia rylant dog books animal books author studies mentor texts cause and effect reading strategies. Nikki has a followup to illustrations she did for all in a day with this spectacular new childrens book. Mar 25, 2009 artist nikki mcclure explains her interest and artistry of paper cutting. One day, the chickens snuck out the back door of the coop. Nikki mcclure has teamed up with newberry medalwinning cynthia rylant on an amazing new children s book. A little boy who cant wait for summer keeps asking his mama, is it summer yet. I sometimes teach and i am always trying to learn how to do everything better.
It is a heartfelt little tale, filled with nikki s amazing papercut imagery. This lyrical picture book follows a family through one day in an amazing small town and muses on the possibilities that just one day can hold from enjoying treats at the bakery, to admiring handmade goods from local artisan shops, to observing the new construction in town. This is one of the most beautiful children s books ive ever seen. She won the newbery medal for missing may and the newbery honor for a fine white dust. Its hard to imagine how mcclures creations could get any better, yet her cut paper compositions continue to grow more inventive and fluid. Apple is acclaimed cutpaper artist nikki mcclures very first book, originally selfpublished and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. Nikki mcclure of olympia, washington is known for her painstakingly intricate and beautiful paper cuts.
Using an xacto knife, she cuts detailed pictures from a single sheet of paper, creating bold images depicting simple everyday scenes, with a knack for magnifying poignancy through her lens. Following the success of all in a day, nikki mcclure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors, creating a book that is both timeless and fresh. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the. Charismatic robots populate this primer for kids growing up in an era when facts are considered debatable and opinions are oft expressed loudly and without empathy. Apple by nikki mcclure, 9781419703782, available at book depository. She splits her time between making a yearly calendar and making children s books. She is the authorillustrator of a number of acclaimed picture books. Explore books by nikki mcclure with our selection at.
Nikki mcclure is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including mama, is it summer yet to. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I cut my images from black paper with an xacto knife. Nikki mcclure is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including mama, is it summer yet to market, to market. Artist nikki mcclure explains her interest and artistry of paper cutting. Sep 03, 2016 a readalong of apple by nikki mcclure, first read by dr. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched mcclure s signature style. In 1996, nikki mcclure made her first papercut for the book apple.
In the meantime, they are busy creating a raft, with logs and saws, and the entire family pitches in to help. I think that this book should have won the caldecott because the images are unlike any i have ever seen in another children s book. We are big fans of this talented artist and invite you to join us as she presents her latest work, what will these hands make. Do you have a favorite fellow seattle children s book author or illustrator. The newest book from nikki mcclure, one of my favorite illustrators, is to market, to market. A young boy is spending the day with his family at the beach. It may be a matter of opinion, however, whether its nonfiction or fiction, a good book is one that entertains its readers and has them eager to turn the. Nikki mcclure is a wellknown cutpaper artist and the author of several childrens books, including abramss waiting for high tide, in, collect raindrops, and may the stars drip down. Nikki mcclures most popular book is how to be a cat. Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with nikki mcclures extraordinary cutpaper art. Back to the book this book, through its beautiful cutpaper illustrations done by nikki mcclure introduces young readers to various crops and produce that one may find at a local farmer s market including apples, cheese, honey, kale, salmon and more. The great chicken escape is a true story, or as close to truth as nikki could ascertain from the chickens themselves.
Follow the young boy and his mom through the seasons, watching for small clues of change, until they finally arrive at summer. Some of the more timid were caught, but a rogue group of the highest in the pecking order successfully eluded the nuns. In the summer, she becomes a fulltime berry pickerthat is, when shes not watching birds, hanging out with moss, and swimming in the salish sea. All in a day a page from the childrens book all in a day, written by cynthia rylant and illustrated by nikki mcclure. Apple is acclaimed cutpaper artist nikki mcclure s very first book, originally selfpublished and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. This is interestingim not always a fan of nikki mcclures work, but i found. As they check off items on their shopping list, the reader learns how each particular food.
Apr 14, 2015 this pin was discovered by joint base charleston librarie. The unique papercut illustration style, which she creates with an xacto knife and black construction paper, have a classic feel that is a perfect fit for a story about a family trip to a farmers market. The illustrations, use of color, and simplicity in dialogue makes the book a lovely addition to any library and any bedtime story time. Cynthia rylant is the author of over a hundred books for children. Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, nikki mcclure here explores a topic close to her heart. The book illuminates the special pleasures and possibilities a day can offer. Nikki mcclure is a lovely artist and makes such unique, magical childrens books.
Margaret perry started a childrens book website, little lamb books, in january 2009 in honor of her grandmother, to promote childrens books that contain exceptional beauty in both narrative and illustration. Apple, by nikki mcclure, and more the new york times. Nikki mcclure is a papercut artist based in olympia, washington. She is the authorillustrator of a number of acclaimed picture books, including waiting for high tide, in, collect raindrops, and the great chicken escape, and she is the illustrator of all in a day by cynthia rylant, may the stars drip down by jeremy chatelain, and the golden thread by colin meloy. Oct 23, 2009 best childrens books of 2009 beyond the halfway mark. Mcclure met meloy not through music but through childrens books. He scours the high tide line for treasures, listens to the swizzling sound of barnacles, and practices walking the plank. She splits her time between making a yearly calendar and making childrens books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jun 05, 2019 orion is honored that nikki mcclure, a papercut artist living in olympia, washington, will illustrate this years series.
This book highlights the artistry of a completely original picture book talent. Nikki mcclure s lyrical text and cutpaper illustrations celebrate the changing of the seasons and encourage children to look closely at the world of nature around them. I live in olympia, washington under cedar trees along the eastern shore of the southern salish sea. This lyrical picture book follows a family through one day and muses in the possibilities that. Nikki mcclure collaborates with decemberists frontman for.
She came to prominence as a contestant on the ninth season of the food network series food network star, and she served as cohost of the cooking channel series junk food flip, which aired from 2014 to 2016. A day in the life of a children s book illustrator duration. Nikki mcclure has teamed up with newberry medalwinning cynthia rylant on an amazing new childrens book. Nikki mcclure is a selftaught artist who has been making papercuts since 1996.
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