I am so glad that the Bluestem Committee selected this book! The author, Barbara Kerley, has written other picture book biographies, but I really think she shines here. The stage is beautifully set (pun intended) for Ms. Kerley's text with the illustrations of Brian Selznick. We are transported back 160 years to mid-nineteenth century London, where artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins is hurrying to his studio to prepare for some very important guests-- Queen Victoria and Prince Albert! Mr. Hawkins is about to unveil, for the first time, the life-sized dinosaur sculptures he has created.
If you enjoy this book as much as I do, you might want to check out the links below! Please let me know what you think of the book or the websites in the comments section at the end of this post.
If you enjoy this book as much as I do, you might want to check out the links below! Please let me know what you think of the book or the websites in the comments section at the end of this post.
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins illustrator note from Scholastic
Brian Selznick writes about the research he did in preparation for illustrating the book.
Brian Selznick's Biography Page at Scholastic.com
In addition to a short biography of Mr. Selznick, the page also contains a link to a transcript of an interview focusing on The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins as well as video where the artist discusses his Caldecott Award winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret. (The video is slightly annoying--it is shown is 15 short clips instead of streamed together.)
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins comprehension quiz
This quiz is set up in a "Rags to Riches" game format. When you miss a question, the game over, so answer carefully. If you have to guess, make an educated guess, trying to eliminate some choices first.
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins Jeapordy game
This game is challenging!
Brian Selznick writes about the research he did in preparation for illustrating the book.
Brian Selznick's Biography Page at Scholastic.com
In addition to a short biography of Mr. Selznick, the page also contains a link to a transcript of an interview focusing on The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins as well as video where the artist discusses his Caldecott Award winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret. (The video is slightly annoying--it is shown is 15 short clips instead of streamed together.)
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins comprehension quiz
This quiz is set up in a "Rags to Riches" game format. When you miss a question, the game over, so answer carefully. If you have to guess, make an educated guess, trying to eliminate some choices first.
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins Jeapordy game
This game is challenging!
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