David Wiesner
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Alphabetically arranged listing of bibliographies
Categorically arranged listing of bibliographies
Internet Sites
The Official David Wiesner Site
David Wiesner - A Critical Essay by Leonard S. Marcus
David Wiesner Archive from The Children's Book Council
David Wiesner: Author & Illustrator
Activities for Children, for teachers to use with the books of David Wiesner,
Lesson Plan---Hurricane
Tuesday (Lesson Plan 1)
Tuesday (Lesson Plan 2)
Online Discussion Groups/Listservs
Book Discussion Groups for Kids
Mailing Lists Related to Children's Literature
Citations from ERIC Database
AN: EJ454186
AU: Caroff,-Susan-F.; Moje,-Elizabeth-B.
TI: A Conversation with David Wiesner: 1992 Caldecott Medal Winner.
PY: 1993
SO: Reading-Teacher; v46 n4 p284-89 Dec-Jan 1992-93.
DEM: *Childrens-Literature; *Picture-Books; *Writing-Processes
DER: Elementary-Education; Illustrations-; Interviews-; Writing-for-Publication
AB: Presents an interview with David Wiesner, the 1992 Caldecott Medal winner. Discusses his process of visual storytelling (through wordless picture books). Discusses his sources of ideas for writing and illustrating children's literature. (RS)
 My Galaxy Of Memories, Feelings, And Dreams |
Other resources from Doucette Index: K-12 Literature-Based Teaching Ideas (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Wiesner, David
Hurricane
See p.42:
Perry, Phyllis J.
Rainy, windy, snowy, sunny days : linking fiction to nonfiction (Englewood, Colorado: Teacher Ideas Press, 1996)
Wiesner, David
Tuesday
See p.51:
Hurst, Carol Otis
Carol Otis Hurst's picturing math : prekindergarten through second grade using picture books in the math curriculum (Worthington, Ohio: SRA/McGraw, 1996)
Wiesner, David
Tuesday
See pp.165-167:
Hurst, Carol Otis
Open books : literature in the curriculum, kindergarten through grade 2 (Worthington, Ohio: Linworth Publishing, 19991)
Wiesner, David
Tuesday
See pp.60-62:
Story-Huffman, Ru
Caldecott on the net : reading & internet activities (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin: Alleyside Press, 1999)
Resources from Academic Search Premier (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: David Wiesner.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug2002, Vol. 78 Issue 4, p401, 5p
Title: Round and Round We Go.
Source: Teaching PreK-8, Apr2002, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p64, 2p, 1c
Author(s): Hurst, Carol Otis
Abstract: Reviews several children's books. 'The Rag and Bone Shop,' by Robert Cormier; 'Clem's Chances,' by Sonia Levitin; 'The Three Little Pigs,' by David Wiesner.
Title: Pigs in Space.
Source: School Library Journal, Nov2001, Vol. 47 Issue 11, p48, 3p
Author(s): Silvey, Anita
Abstract: Interviews author David Wiesner in regard to his book 'The Three Pigs.' Impact of his youth on the creation of the book; His memory of creating art; Awards won.
Title: Once Upon a Tale.
Source: Instructor (1999), Sep2001, Vol. 111 Issue 2, p26, 5p, 1bw
Author(s): Freeman, Judy
Abstract: Discusses how teachers can integrate several children's books in school activities. `Beware of the Storybook Wolves,' by Lauren Child; `And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon,' by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens; `Humpty Dumpty Egg-Splodes,' by Kevin O'Malley; `The Three Pigs,' by David Wiesner.
Title: Private Places on Public View: David Wiesner's Picture Books.
Source: Mosaic: A Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature, Jun2001, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p1, 16p
Author(s): Nodelman, Perry
Abstract: Comments on the effects of the writing style of David Wiesner on children. Description of the illustrations; Views of Darko Suvin on science fiction and fantasy book themes; Opinion on the congruency of the writing style with actual possibility.
Title: Still Huffing, Still Puffing.
Source: New York Times Book Review, 05/20/2001, Vol. 150 Issue 51759, p20, 1p, 1bw
Author(s): Kelly, Sean
Abstract: Reviews three books based on the Three Little Pigs tale. 'The Three Little Pigs,' written and illustrated by Barry Moser; 'The Three Pigs,' written and illustrated by David Wiesner; 'Wait! No Paint!,' written and illustrated by Bruce Whatley.
Title: Children's Books: Discussing text and illustration with others.
Source: Reading Teacher, Sep2000, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p109, 3p, 1bw
Author(s): Johnson, Nancy J.; Giorgis, Cyndi
Abstract: Reviews several children's books. `Kindle Me a Riddle: A Pioneer Story,' by Roberta Karim; `A Gift for Ampato,' by Susan Vande Griek; `The Collector of Moments,' by Peter F. Neumeyer; `Sector 7,' by David Wiesner; `My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River,' by Jane Medina.
Title: Musings.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, May/Jun94, Vol. 70 Issue 3, p356, 2p, 1bw
Author(s): Hale, Robert D.
Abstract: Offers information from book illustrators' agent Dilys Evans on two artists she has worked with. David Wiesner, who gained experience through textbook illustration and went on to do magnificant trade picture books; Jill Kastner, from a fine arts background, who learned how to marry pictures with words; Essential qualities for success as a children's book illustrator.
Title: A conversation with David Wiesner: 1992 Caldecott Medal winner.
Source: Reading Teacher, Dec92, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p284, 6p, 2bw
Author(s): Caroff, Susan F.; Moje, Elizabeth B.
Abstract: Presents an interview conducted with David Wiesner, winner of the 1992 Caldecott Medal for his book `Tuesday.' He shares his thoughts about winning the Caldecott; He shares his process of visual storytelling; He describes his writing audience; More.
Title: Caldecott acceptance speech.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul92, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p416, 7p, 4bw
Abstract: Presents the acceptance speech given by 1992 Caldecott Medal winner David Wiesner at the annual meeting of the American Library Association in San Francisco on June 28, 1992. Relates how he was inspired to create his winning book about frogs entitled 'Tuesday.'
Resources from OCLCís WorldCat (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: 100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators : biographical sketches and bibliographies /
Author(s): McElmeel, Sharron L.
Publication: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited,
Year: 2000
Title: June 29, 1999
Author(s): Burton, LeVar.
Corp Author(s): Great Plains National Instructional Television Library.
Publication: Lincoln, NB :; Great Plains National Instructional Television Library,
Year: 1993
Title: Talking with artists : conversations with Victoria Chess, Pat Cummings, Leo and Diane Dillon, Richard Egielski, Lois Ehlert, Lisa Campbell Ernst, Tom Feelings, Steven Kellogg, Jerry Pinkney, Amy Schwartz, Lane Smith, Chris Van Allsburg, and David Wiesner /
Author(s): Cummings, Pat.
Publication: New York : Bradbury Press ; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan Canada ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International, Edition: 2nd ed.
Year: 1992
Title: Tuesday math bag.
Author(s): Wiesner, David. ; Barden, Cindy.
Corp Author(s): Childcraft Education Corp.
Publication: Lancaster, PA :; Childcraft Education Corp.,
Year: 1998
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