A classic tale, and the strange appearance of howard cranebill. Henrik drescher is the author and illustrator of the strange appearance of howard cranebill, jr. Henrik drescher done an excellent job at both writing and illustrating this book about imaginative adventures and i loved the way that this book was written in a simplistic yet creative manner since the writing mainly contained exclamations from rudy and buster such as help. When he sees an empty space in his notebook, he likes to fill it up. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The authorillustrator, henrik drescher, demonstrates how his ideas formed and levars visit to a printing plant shows how the final product the book was produced. Click to read more about simons book by henrik drescher. This story is about a little boy who starts to draw out a story about simon and the monster and then suddenly goes to sleep before finishing his book. Henrik drescher has 39 books on goodreads with 2370 ratings. Artist henrik dreschers decidedly wicked parody of pat the bunny, is back in a sturdier boardbook format and more engaging illustrations. A tale of jealousy, revenge, and death with a happy ending, hubert the pudge. The authorillustrator demonstrates how his ideas formed, and host levar burton visits a printing plant to. The reality is, books take many people and special machinery to make.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. He then falls asleep and the fountain pens come to life they move like snakes and draw on the pages then the inkwell spills. Round trip by ann jonas greenwillow, 1983 simons book by henrik drescher lothrop, 1983 tools by ken robbins four. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. Aug 16, 2012 henrik drescher done an excellent job at both writing and illustrating this book about imaginative adventures and i loved the way that this book was written in a simplistic yet creative manner since the writing mainly contained exclamations from rudy and buster such as help. Henrik drescher is the author of books such as simon s book.
Simons book by henrik drescher excellent kids books. Great plains national instructional television library wnedtv television station. Publication date 19891100 topics general, childrens 48 publisher place of publication not identified. Henrik drescher was born in copenhagen and immigrated to the united states in 1967. In the featured book, a doodle goes on the loose and its up to simon to tame it. The story starts off with a young boy staying up late drawing pictures of a boy named simon being chased by a large and scary monster. Thankfully, two pens and a jar of ink on the table have also come to life and aid simon in his attempt to escape the monster. First it was a faint shuffle, then a louder rustle, as the boy s pens slither like caterpillars from their coffee can to introduce. The lowestpriced item that has been used or worn previously. Language english pages 32 format hardcover publisher macadamcage publishing release may 01, 2006. Simons book is a picture book written and illustrated by henrik drescher in 1983. Lancit media productions presents a reading of the book simons book, by henrik drescher. Henrik drescher, born 1955, is know mainly as a commercial illustrator.
New york times best illustrated childrens books of the year, 19522002. Kahleaustin foundation contributor internet archive language english. Henrik drescher is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Pat the beastie is an interactive touchandfeel, pullandpoke book that comes with popups, squishers, squeezers, and squeakersnot to mention two brightly colored wormy boogers. Doodles come to monstrous life in the feature book narrated by ruby dee. He began a career in illustration as a young man and has been traveling throughout the. A vegetarian tale, the fool and the flying ship rabbit ears. Simon and his friends, an ink bottle and some pens, are. Simon s book by henrik drescher hardcover excellent condition. Click to read more about simon s book by henrik drescher. Mar 04, 2009 this story is about a little boy who starts to draw out a story about simon and the monster and then suddenly goes to sleep before finishing his book. Simon flees from a friendly monster with the aid of some drawing pens.
See more ideas about illustration, drawings and artist. Henrik drescher books biography and list of works author. Read simons book by henrik drescher online books on. Henrik drescher is the author of books such as simons book.
Henrik drescher, simons book a long lost and much loved book. The authorillustrator, henrik drescher, demonstrates how his ideas formed and levar s visit to a printing plant shows how the final product the book was. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. In 1982, henrik had his first childrens book published, the strange appearance of howard cranebill, jr. The authorillustrator demonstrates how his ideas formed, and host levar burton visits a printing plant to show how the final product, the book, was produced. Ruby dee reads the book levar is studying, simons book, about. Levar then visits a printing company to watch as a book is printed, pages are cut to size, and the book is bound. Simon s book video information authorillustrator henrik drescher shows levar around his studio and explains how he came up with the idea for simon s book, in which an artist s doodles come to life as monsters and he has to use his drawing pen to create an escape route. Oct 5, 2014 henrik drescher, simons book a long lost and much loved book from my childhood. See all books authored by henrik drescher, including pat the beastie, and china days. He also shows the viewers another book he is currently working on.
He makes himself a dummy book to begin the inspiration before the final pictures are drawn. Simon s book by henrik drescher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Authorillustrator henrik drescher shows levar around his studio and explains how he came up with the idea for simons book, in which an artists doodles come to life as monsters and he has to use his drawing pen to create an escape route. Henrik drescher books, biography, contact information. The episode begins with levar drawing a doodle of some sort, and he lets the viewers guess what it is. Henrik drescher has definitely made this book an instant treat to everyone as his vivid illustrations of simon and the monster produced both suspense and action for the readers. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Born in denmark, drescher came to the united states with his family when he was an adolescent. It won the new york times best illustrated book award and was featured on the pbs tv series reading rainbow. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Henrik drescher drescher, henrik used books, rare books and new books. Henrik drescher books list of books by author henrik drescher. Presents a reading of the book simon s book, by henrik drescher. Postal seance by henrik drescher 20040924 01jan1763. Henrik drescher simon flees from a friendly monster with the aid of some drawing pens and a bottle of ink. I can see this book in my minds eye but can not remember is name. Two years later, a friend of mine who owned a childrens bookstore in long island, bert kraus, had henrik in for a book signing. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Then levar visits a printing plant to see how books are manufactured. A young boy stops drawing and goes to sleep, leaving his creation.
Henrik drescher, author of simons book, on librarything. Spirited illustrations spark text, simons book, by henrik. Action drawings, with a kinetic energy and a more sophisticated, tricksy play on the harold and the purple crayon motif, illustrate what happens between simon and a big furry beast when the little boy who draws them both gets tired and goes to bed. Simon dreams that two drawing pens try to save him from the attack of a scary monster. Simons book by author and illustrator henrik drescher is a nother interesting and unique childrens book full of suspense and comical elements. Simon s book by author and illustrator henrik drescher is a nother interesting and unique childrens book full of suspense and comical elements. A vegetarian tale by henrik drescher illustrator online at alibris. Simons book by henrik drescher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henrik drescher is a published author and an illustrator of children s books. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
Simon s book by author and illustrator henrik drescher is a nother interesting and unique children s book full of suspense and comical elements. It won the new york times best illustrated book award and was featured on the pbs tv series reading rainbow the story starts off with a young boy staying up late drawing pictures of a boy named simon being chased by a large and scary monster. Publication date 19891100 topics general, children s 48 publisher. Henrik drescher, author of simon s book, on librarything. In the featured book, a doodle goes on the loose and it s up to simon to tame it. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. Some of the published credits of henrik drescher include mcfig and mcfly. The reader finds themself reading a story that is being written inside a nother story.
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