로렌의 지식 그림책

로렌 리디 (Loreen Leedy) - 1959년 미국 윌밍튼에서 태어났다. 1987년에는 '페어런트 초이스 상'을, 1989년에는 뛰어난 화가에게 주는 '에즈라 잭 키츠 상'을 받았다. 대학에서 미술을 공부했지만, 딱히 어떤 분야의 미술 작업을 할지는 정하지 못했다. 그러다 졸업 후 점토 액세서리와 체스 세트를 만들어 팔게 되었다. 돼지, 고양이, 용 같은 개성 넘치는 동물 캐릭터로 만들어진 머리핀과 귀걸이와 체스 조각은 아주 인기가 좋았다. 스물다섯 살이 되었을 때, 처음으로 액세서리 캐릭터를 책 속 캐릭터로 변신시켰다. 처음으로 낸 <용은 몇 마리?>가 바로 그 책이다. 그 후 로렌은 수학, 과학, 사회, 언어 분야를 비롯한 여러 지식 분야와 관련된 그림책을 펴냈어요. 지금도 로렌은 미국 플로리다에 있는 작업실에서 새로운 책을 작업하며 지냅니다. 그린 책으로 <명왕성에서 온 편지>, <지구로 소풍가는 날!> 등이 있다.

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로렌 리디 글 그림, 이문희 옮김 / 미래아이(미래M&B,미래엠앤비)
5,600원(30%할인)/

60원

From Publishers Weekly
Budding journalists should enjoy this clever, irresistible introduction to the many particulars of newspaper writing and production. In a plot and format similar to Leedy's The Bunny Play , readers follow a group of vibrantly drawn, enterprising animals who, deciding that the city paper doesn't adequately cover their neighborhood, decide to produce a local tabloid. A surprisingly large amount of information is conveyed in this perky picture book: publishing, production, news gathering and editing, feature writing, circulation, even advertising. Of particular value is the final double-page spread, which concisely reviews the how-tos of "making your own newspaper for your family, neighborhood or school." Leedy also includes a clear, helpful glossary of 21 newspaper terms, from "article" to "type." Ages 5 -8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-- Leedy has assembled a crew of her zany animal characters to explain how a newspaper is published and to inspire children to try one. Her stylized critters with their squiggly black outlines and watercolor washes resemble real animals, except for news editor Rabbit, whose bulbous green eyes and curly lashes give her an otherworldly charm. All have humorous human touches as they go about their journalistic duties or play the roles of the public being served. The simplified surroundings focus attention on the action that fills the pages. The many angular frames include a myriad of activities and dialogue balloons, while the text outside the frames explains what is happening in the lively and appealing story. Readers watch as reporters gather facts, Rabbit writes an editorial, and the features editor assigns reporters to cover the arts, sports, foods, and personalities. Business must be served, so advertisements are solicited. Finally, all articles and advertisements must be in by the deadline so that the paper can be printed and distributed. The final pages include a list of steps to follow when making a newspaper, with a glossary of newpaper terms. Even no-nonsense, facts-only kids who lack the patience to read all the dialogue balloons will find information about making a successful paper, while others will enjoy watching the production of The Furry News whether they make their own or not. --Sylvia S. Marantz, Wellington School, Columbus, OH
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.