New Releases by David Wisniewski

Prague, 1580. Les Juifs de la ville y sont persécutés, terrés dans leur ghetto. Une rumeur assassine les accuse de toutes les turpitudes. Inspiré par la volonté divine, le rabbin Loew se décide alors à créer un être de glaise qui devra protéger sa communauté... Puisé à des sources traditionnelles et illustré par des planches en papier découpé fourmillant de détails, pareilles à de la dentelle, ce conte relate l'histoire dramatique d'un être surnaturel au destin brisé par la réussite même de sa mission.

The ancient Mayan belief that the future was divinely decreed and could not be changed is the basis for this original tale of a boy who must defeat the Rain God in a ball game to save his people from disaster. Mayan art and architecture were the inspiration for the spectacular cut-paper artwork.

Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.

Colorful cut-paper illustrations incorporating traditional Native American motifs from the Pacific Northwest complement the suspenseful story of Kchokeen, a young Tlingit woman, who saves her people from hostile strangers.

Within these highly confidential pages lurk more of the real reasons why grown-ups want you to brush your teeth, eat your breakfast, and clean under your bed. The truth has been hidden for centuries, but the time of mystery is over. Caldecott medalist David Wisniewski has completed another daring raid into the top-secret vault of parental rules. . . .

Grrr! growl the cats. Eeek! squeak the mice. So it has ever been in the battle between cat & mouse. But when feline crime strikes Tokyo, an unlikely hero strikes back. He's not lean & mean. He's round & profound. He's Sumo Mouse! And he's ready to wrestle all wrongdoers. But can this chubby champion of justice squash the sinister schemes of Dr. Claw? Or will evil finally pin Sumo Mouse to the mat? Intrigued by the power & ritual of sumo wrestling, author & illustrator David Wisniewski has wrestled brightly colored papers into action-packed collages for this titanic tale. To prepare this book he researched every aspect of the national sport of Japan.

Five stories offer comical rewrites of well-known horror movies.

Parents are always spouting these rules. Do they really care about nutrients and mattresses, or are they hiding something? Luckily, one fearless grown-up will risk his neck and his dignity to find out. Disguised as everything from a chocolate milk scuba diver to a giant nose, this counterspy uncovers the disturbing truth. And what he learns will shock you like nothing before. Startling suckface emergencies! Dangerous digit gangs! Powerful sumo cells! Those are just some of the secrets revealed in this book by Caldecott medalist David Wisniewski. But don′t let anyone catch you reading it-especially grown-ups. Who knows what could happen if they knew that you knew?

Sam Spade, move over! In his years on the force, Tough Cookie Busted the Ginger Snaps and broke up the Macaroons. Now living as a private eye at the bottom of the cookie jar, he learns that Fingers has gotten his old partner, Chips. With his best girl, Pecan Sandy, at his side, Tough Cookie sets out to put Fingers away, for keeps! This hilarious spoof will have readers rolling in the aisles. 00-01 Keystone to Reading Book Award Masterlist

The Wisniewskis, codirectors of the acclaimed Clarion Shadow Theatre, have modernized and simplified the techniques of the ancient art of shadow puppetry and created this easy step-by-step guide. After a brief overview of light and screen options, the authors show you how to introduce concepts of light and shadow to students. Stage directions, puppet patterns, scripts, projected scenery ideas, and a full range of astounding but readily achieved special effects help you quickly master any performance-from simple songs and rhymes to full-blown stories and plays. The special effects use such common materials as wax paper and colored plastic, and no art skills are needed. Suitable for the novice as well as the specialist, the guide has chapters on intermediate and advanced techniques for those who desire a more varied and complex production.

Une sinistre prophétie plane au-dessus du peuple maya : un an de sécheresse, à moins que Chac, le dieu de la pluie, n'ait pitié de lui

Ce conte inspiré de l'ancien Japon est documenté et en respecte l'esprit et l'âme. Les illustrations sont en totale harmonie avec le texte. Elles sont faites de découpages collés, superposés. La réalisation de ce véritable chef-d'oeuvre a nécessité plus de 800 lames de X-Acto. Un conte dans les règles de l'art et des illustrations d'une qualité artistique exceptionnelle.

L'histoire d'une petite Viking, à qui fut jeté un sort qui la rendit aveugle, mais qu'elle sut déjouer.