A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears

A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears
Author: Jules Feiffer
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1998-03-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062059262

‘Prince Roger sets out eagerly on a quest and finds a few adventures, a lot of friends, a damsel or two in distress (not!) and himself, in the end. A ‘carrier of joy’ whose mere presence causes everyone to laugh uncontrollably, Roger finds cruelty and kindness equally amusing, and expects his quest to be a lark. It’s anything but: As Roger passes through the Forever Forest, nearly starves at the Dastardly Divide, sees people at their worst in the Valley of Vengeance, and temporarily despairs in the Mountains of Malice, he sobers up, learns to care for others, becomes an expert peacemaker, does Good Deeds, and falls in love with Lady Sadie, who says what she thinks as she repeatedly saves his bacon.’—K. ‘Feiffer’s worldly-wise, confiding tone and sense of the absurd are highly congenial, and the drawings are a vintage Feiffer delight.’—Publishers Weekly. 100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1995 (NY Public Library)

I Lost My Bear

I Lost My Bear
Author: Jules Feifer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536405842

What do you do when your favorite toy disappears? A determined little detective heads up the search and discovers more than she ever expected.

The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth
Author: Norton Juster
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1988-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394820371

With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. “Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet. And teach us some wisdom, too.” --Phillip Pullman For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams!

Munro

Munro
Author: Jules Feiffer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 90
Release: 1989
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781560970019

"[Munro is] one of Feiffer's great successes... reason enough to [buy] this album." Booklist"

Bark, George

Bark, George
Author: Jules Feiffer
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1999-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062051857

"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. And so is his mother, who repeats, "Bark, George." And George goes, "Quack, quack." What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious new picture book from Jules Feiffer.

The Man in the Ceiling

The Man in the Ceiling
Author: Jules Feiffer
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1995-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062059076

He's bad at sports and not much better at school, but Jimmy sure can draw terrific cartoons. And his dream, like that of his Uncle Lester, who writes flop Broadway musicals'is to be recognized for what he loves doing most.

"This Is a Great Book!"

Author: Larry Swartz
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551389118

“This Is a Great Book!” champions the belief that having a wide range of “great” books to read is essential to students’ becoming readers — both inside the classroom, and beyond. Based on extensive research, this highly readable book explores a range of recommended titles that cover a spectrum of developmental stages, from early chapter books to young adult novels. The 101 literacy events outlined within include a wealth of practical strategies: more than fifty reproducible activities, assessment profiles, and inventories for easy classroom use. Committed to nurturing the love of reading, this passionate book invites readers to dig deeper by responding through writing, discussion, the arts, media, and more. Special attention is given to the world of leisure reading, where readers make choices based on their preferences and tastes as they build a lifelong interest in fiction that will enrich their lives.

Reluctant Readers

Reluctant Readers
Author: Ron Jobe
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1999
Genre: Best books
ISBN: 1551381060

"This detailed book outlines the characteristics of reluctant readers, strategies for reading success, how to overcome barriers and more" Cf. Our choice, 1999-2000.

Stories of Childhood

Stories of Childhood
Author: Dean W. Duncan
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0786471328

This study questions the widely held perception that books, as an artistic medium, are superior to and more respectable than film or television, sometimes considered frivolous and pernicious. Criticism of both the big and small screens often obscures their signal accomplishments and the entertainment and insight they provide. The author analyzes our distaste for these media--and the romanticizing of the printed word that accompanies it--and argues that books and films are in fact quite complementary. A broad survey of film and TV offerings explores what enacted narratives have taught us about the nature of childhood.

Celebrities in Hell

Celebrities in Hell
Author: Warren Allen Smith
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2010-11-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0557837529

Celebrities is a paperback updating the 1,200-page Who's Who in Hell (2000). The premise is that "Hell" is a theological invention, that is does not physically exist. If it did, theists would put into Hell all who are listed; e.g., Woody Allen; Marlon Brando; George Clooney; Marlene Dietrich; Jodie Foster, Katharine Hepburn, Christopher Reeve. As Mark Twain observed, "Heaven for climate; Hell for company."