Philip C. Stead – författare

New York Times Bestseller!A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017A never-before-published, previously unfinished Mark Twain children’s story is brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee.   In a hotel in Paris one evening in 1879, Mark Twain sat with his young daughters, who begged their father for a story. Twain began telling them the tale of Johnny, a poor boy in possession of some magical seeds. Later, Twain would jot down some rough notes about the story, but the tale was left unfinished . . . until now.   Plucked from the Mark Twain archive at the University of California at Berkeley, Twain’s notes now form the foundation of a fairy tale picked up over a century later. With only Twain’s fragmentary script and a story that stops partway as his guide, author Philip Stead has written a tale that imagines what might have been if Twain had fully realized this work.   Johnny, forlorn and alone except for his pet chicken, meets a kind woman who gives him seeds that change his fortune, allowing him to speak with animals and sending him on a quest to rescue a stolen prince. In the face of a bullying tyrant king, Johnny and his animal friends come to understand that generosity, empathy, and quiet courage are gifts more precious in this world than power and gold.   Illuminated by Erin Stead’s graceful, humorous, and achingly poignant artwork, this is a story that reaches through time and brings us a new book from America’s most legendary writer, envisioned by two of today’s most important names in children’s literature."will capture the imaginations of readers of all ages"—USA Today, ★ ★ ★ ★ (out of four stars) ★ "Samuel Langhorne Clemens himself would be proud."—Booklist, starred review★ "a cast of eccentric characters, celestially fine writing, and a crusade against pomp that doesn''t sacrifice humor."—Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Completing a story penned by arguably America''s greatest author is no easy feat, but the Caldecott-winning author-illustrator (and husband-wife) team proves more than equal to the task. . . . A pensive and whimsical work that Twain would applaud."—Kirkus, starred review★ "The combination of Twain’s (often sarcastic) humor and “lessons of life,” a touch of allegory, and Stead’s own storytelling skills result in an awesome piece of fantasy."—School Library Journal, starred review★ "Beautifully understated and nuanced illustrations by Erin Stead add the finishing flourishes to this remarkable work."—Shelf Awareness, starred review“drawn with a graceful crosshatched intelligence that seems close to the best of Wyeth.”—Adam Gopnik, The New York Times"Twain and the two Steads have created what could become a read-aloud classic, perfect for families to enjoy together."—The Horn Book"artful and meta and elegant”—The Wall Street Journal"should inspire readers young and old to seek further adventures with Twain."—The Washington Post

A comforting and timely new picture book that feels like an instant classic, written and illustrated by Philip Stead, author of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the New York Times bestselling The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine.The limitless possibilities of the world outside our windows—and the warmth and comfort of home—are explored in this thoughtful meditation on the imagination, as seen from the point of view of a wise old dog.Any child who has ever felt uncertainty about the world outside will be soothed and enchanted by the open-ended, seemingly-unanswerable, and utterly whimsical questions this book poses: "Will I ever be the dawdle of a penguin? Will I ever be the waddle of a snail? Will I ever be the tumble of a honeybee? Will I ever be the bumble of a whale?"Children will love poring over the vivid, whimsical artwork, asking their own imaginative questions, and thinking about their own view of the world outside their window. It's a perfect story for families to share together from the warmth and comfort of home.

A plucky young goatkeeper sets out on a misadventurous rescue mission in this uproarious debut novel with premium hardcover features, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Lemony Snicket.In a kingdom ruled by a capricious king, the castle rests on the backs of twenty-four goats, and the welfare of those goats rests on the back of a girl called Bernadette. So when one goat escapes, it's up to her—with the help of a very forgetful wizard and a Boat That Does Not Grant Wishes—to bring it back safely.Her task may be straightforward, but this book is anything but. Like a swirling herd of restless goats, the chapters are all out of order. The ending may prove to have been the beginning all along. All the while, the author of Bernadette's saga—a character himself—hurries to write her a resolution, with very mixed results. And if you're feeling lost, don't worry; the story has twenty-four morals, of varying advisability, to edify you along the way. Award-winning picture book author and illustrator Philip Stead makes a confident debut as a novelist in this laugh-out-loud, one-of-a-kind illustrated tale, chock-full of running gags, broken fourth walls, and underdog triumph.Gilded edges, a velvet-touch jacket with foil accents and embossing, a foil-stamped cloth case and printed endpapers make A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic as thrilling to hold as it is to open, a perfect gift for any young reader.

When he misses his bus to the zoo, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper who was up late planning a surprise for his friends, gets some unexpected help! 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course!Philip and Erin Stead's classic tale of friendship and the anticipation of winter weather will be sure to delight readers of all ages.

Escrito por uno de los autores más importantes de la historia, este tesoro de la literatura es un cuento imaginado para tiempos pasados y futuros.Una noche de 1879, Mark Twain les cuenta a sus hijas una historia antes de dormir: John, un chico muy pobre se come una flor mágica y adquiere la habilidad de hablar con los animales. Con sus nuevos amigos, John se embarca en una peligrosa aventura para rescatar a un príncipe que ha sido raptado. ¿Qué pasa cuando el héroe se encuentra a la entrada de una cueva protegida por dragones?De la historia original quedó sólo el esqueleto en forma de notas en el diario de Twain. Por eso, más de un siglo después, cuando éstas fueron descubiertas, se les encargó su reconstrucción a dos gigantes de la literatura infantil: Philip y Erin Stead. El resultado es un hermoso y original libro ilustrado que toca temas como la caridad, la bondad, la tiranía y la valentía.

Amos McGee, el cuidador del zoológico, es muy dedicado a su trabajo. Tanto, que quiere llevar de paseo a sus amigos, pero para ello tendrá que terminar sus tareas a tiempo. Sin embargo, está tan preocupado que el día anterior al viaje no puede dormir bien, así que a la mañana siguiente se queda dormido y pierde el autobús. Cuando llega al trabajo ha perdido ya su sombrero, todo es un caos y no puede evitar quedarse dormido en una banca. Por suerte sus amigos salvan el día.

Las protagonistas de Entrega especial, Sandi y su tía Josefina, regresan para contarnos una fantástica historia. Cuando era joven, la tía Josefina catalogaba anfibios en una expedición en Perú. Un día el hijo del almirante encargado de la misión es devorado por una rana de un solo bocado. Y como Josefina no es alguien que deje un trabajo a la mitad, dedica toda su vida a perseguir a esa rana. ¿La encontrará algún día?

Un hermoso homenaje a la amistad y la dedicación de quienes se empeñan por cuidarnos, aunque no seamos animales ni estemos encerrados en un zoológico.Amos McGee es un entrañable guardia del zoológico. Todos los días visita a sus amigos: el elefante, la tortuga, el pingüino, el rinoceronte y la lechuza. Pero un día... "Aaaaaaa-chú". Un terrible resfriado le impide ir a trabajar, y es una estupenda ocasión para que sus amigos le demuestren cuánto lo quieren."Si quieres darle a un niño un libro para toda la vida, este es el que buscas. Maravilloso". Fuse # 8 blog

Si observas bien, posibilidades ilimitadas del mundo y de ti mismo se encuentran detrás de tu ventana. La oportunidad de ser la gota de lluvia que cae en el caparazón de una tortuga, el cálido sol que arropa a un búfalo o, ¿por qué no?, ¡el charco de una gran rana!Preguntas caprichosas y vívidas ilustraciones para reflexionar sobre todo lo que puedes ser, pero también sobre todo lo que eres: feliz y libre…Al pasar las hojas de este libro, una meditación reflexiva sobre la imaginación aliviará irremediablemente cualquier incertidumbre que el niño, desde el calor y la comodidad del hogar, pueda sentir sobre el mundo exterior. Un libro, reconfortante y muy oportuno.