David Small
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David Small from National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
David Small from Parents’ Choice
Caldecott winner David Small on 'So You Want to Be President' Book News from CNN.com
So You Want to Be President? (Lesson Plan 1)
So You Want to Be President? (Lesson Plan 2)
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Citations from the ERIC Database
AN: EJ638863
AU: Giorgis,-Cyndi; Johnson,-Nancy-J.
TI: 2001 Caldecott Medal Winner: A Glimpse into the Art of David Small.
PY: 2002
SO: Reading-Teacher; v55 n4 p386-90 Dec-Jan 2001-2002.
DEM: *Childrens-Literature; *Illustrations-; *Picture-Books
DER: Interviews-; Secondary-Education
AB: Presents thoughts of David Small about his recent Caldecott Medal Award for the most distinguished picture book art from the book, "So You Want to Be President?" (SG)
Resources from Doucette Index: K-12 Literature-Based Teaching Ideas (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Small, David
Imogene's antlers
See pp.165-168:
Borders, Sarah G.
Children talking about books (Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1993)
Small, David
Imogene's antlers
See pp.76-77:
Polkingharn, Anne T.
More creative encounters : activities to expand children's responses to literature (Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1988)
Small, David
Imogene's antlers
See pp.46-48:
Thompson, Gare
Teaching through themes (New York: Scholastic Professional Bookd, 1991)
Small, David
Paper John
See pp.79-80:
Polkingharn, Anne T.
More creative encounters : activities to expand children's responses to literature (Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1988)
Small, David
Paper John
See pp.76-77:
Braddon, Kathryn L.
Math through children's literature : making the NCTM standards come alive (Englewood, Colorado: Teacher Ideas Press, 1993)
Small, David
Ruby Mae has something to say
See pp.46-47:
Raines, Shirley C.
450 more story stretchers for the primary grades : activities to expand children's favorite books (Mt. Rainier, Maryland: Gryphon House, 1994)
Stewart, Sarah; Small, David (illus.)
The gardener
See pp.118-121:
Hurst, Carol Otis
Open books : literature in the curriculum, kindergarten through grade 2 (Worthington, Ohio: Linworth Publishing, 19991)
Resources from Academic Search Premier (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: Caldecott Medal Acceptance.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug2001, Vol. 77 Issue 4, p411, 9p
Author(s): Small, David
Abstract: Presents the text of a speech given by author David Small on June 17, 2001 in acceptance of the 2001 Caldecott Medal from the American Library Association for the book `So You Want to Be President?'
Title: David Small.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug2001, Vol. 77 Issue 4, p421, 3p
Author(s): Gauch, Patricia Lee
Abstract: Features David Small, author and recipient of the 2001 Caldecott Medal from the American Library Association. His family background; His interest in drawing and writing during his childhood; His educational background and writing career.
Title: BOOK AWARD BONANZA...
Source: Booklist, 02/15/2001, Vol. 97 Issue 12, p1127, 1p, 1bw
Author(s): Zvirin, Stephanie
Abstract: Features several authors who received awards in February 2001. Richard Peek; David Small; David Almond; Jacqueline Woodson; Philip Pullman.

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Title: The cartoonist in chief.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, 01/29/2001, Vol. 130 Issue 4, p8, 1/3p, 2c
Author(s): Silver, Marc
Abstract: Profiles artist David Small. Choice of the book `So You Want to be President?,' which he illustrated, for the Caldecott Award; The challenge of drawing cartoons of the United States presidents.
Title: Future prez? Get named James.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, 08/07/2000, Vol. 129 Issue 5, p78, 1/3p, 1c
Author(s): Shrout, Maggie
Abstract: Discusses the publication of the picture book, 'So You Want to Be President?' by Judith St. George and illustrated by David Small. Analysis of the United States presidency; Inclusion of exciting trivia to attract young readers; Treatment of political shame.
Title: About Our Cover Artist.
Source: Publishers Weekly, 07/17/2000, Vol. 247 Issue 29, p91, 1/2p, 1bw
Author(s): Roback, Diane; Britton, Jason
Abstract: Features David Small, a children's book illustrator. How he became a children's book illustrator; Award in illustrating; Number of books to his credit; Training of Small as an artist.
Resources from Education Abstracts FullText (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: Hail to the chief
Author(s): Margolis,-Rick
Journal Name: School-Library-Journal
Source: School Library Journal v 46 no11 Nov 2000. p. 42-5
Publication Year: 2000
ISSN: 0362-8930
Language Of Work: English
Abstract: An interview with Judith St. George, a respected writer of historical books for young people, and David Small, a Caldecott Honor-winning artist, is presented. In So You Want to Be President?, a recent book written by St. George and illustrated by Small, readers are offered a wide variety of presidential facts and anecdotes.
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