Allen Say Livres
28 août 1937
Allen Say est un artiste apprécié dont les récits s'inspirent souvent de ses expériences personnelles d'enfance. Ses histoires sont célébrées pour leur narration magistrale et leur art évocateur, captivant l'imagination des lecteurs du monde entier. Le travail de Say est constamment loué pour son authenticité et sa profonde résonance émotionnelle, s'établissant comme une voix distinguée dans la littérature contemporaine. Les lecteurs se connectent à son style unique et à ses récits captivants, qui offrent des expériences profondément résonnantes et mémorables.
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
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
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.
