Awardwinning illustrator bob staake bluebird and the red lemon brings us. More sentimental even than staakes earlier my pet book 2014, but the shiny metaphor is wellintentioned and the nod to libraries is welltaken. Bob staake is the author and illustrator of over sixty books. The donut chef, a childrens choice book awards finalist.
Hes also a prolific and highly acclaimed commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in the new yorker, time, the washington post, and the new york times. The book of gold bob staake bok 9780553510775 bokus. A little boy named isaac isnt interested in much of anything. Isaac isnt interested in much, but when a mysterious shopkeeper tells him about a legendary book that holds the answers to every question ever asked, he embarks on a lifelong search for the book of gold. The book of gold picture book frisco public library. Bob staake is an awardwinning illustrator who has authored andor illustrated close to 50 books, including look. Bob staake is the creator of many books for children, including bluebird.
I am interested in the world and vintage times, and i also like to read books. In muted sepia tones of a vaguely bygone era trolleys, bowler hats, we first meet isaac. The three books you must read if you want to argue about gold. The book of gold kindle edition by staake, bob, staake, bob. They have been translated into over 12 languages around the world. Staak attended darien high school in darien, connecticut, where he played basketball and became the alltime leading scorer with 1,166 points, a mark that still stands. Awardwinning illustrator bob staake brings us an emotionally rich picture book.
His book the red lemon won a new york times best illustrated childrens book award in 2006. The book of gold by bob staake penguin random house canada. Right off the shelf, bob staakes the book of gold shimmers with promise. His work has graced the cover of the new yorker a dozen times, and his november 17, 2008 barack obama victory cover was named best magazine cover of the year by time magazine. This special book, hidden somewhere in the world, holds all the answers to every question and turns to solid gold when opened. The book of gold by bob staake with patience and fortitude right at the center of this books quest, the book of gold teaches us all it doesnt take tons of gold or any currency for that matter for one to live a fulfilling life. Official facebook fan page for illustrator, author and graphic designer bob staake. Bob staake appears at the 2014 library of congress national book festival in washington, d. The book of gold, book by bob staake picture books. Awardwinning illustrator bob staake bluebird and the red lemon brings us an emotionally rich picture book about a boy who discovers that the search for knowledge is more important than knowledge itself.
Bob staakes 2006 golden book the red lemon was a new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year. Isaac and most of the other figures are white, but staake diversifies the skin tones of street crowds and readers in the overseas and later scenes. These include my pet book, the book of gold, toys galore and donut chef. His parents took him to book stores and libraries but he just doesnt get into reading. Bob staake has authored andor illustrated over 50 books, including the. The red lemon, a 2006 new york times best illustrated book.
The open book by bob staake a young reader goes on an adventure in this charming wordless comic by bob staake for the new york times. Inside the studio with bob staake, the book of gold. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bob staake national book festival library of congress. Isaac begins a lifelong quest to find the book, and along the way he begins to staake, bob the book of gold picture book schwartz and wade books, 2017. Staake ventures into i spy territory with a set of big spreads teeming with tiny random objects, beaming children and silly cartoon figures, all rendered in a retro silkscreen style. The book combines an exploration of our beliefs in gold with a quick and measured history. In addition to his work with random house, bobs titles include mary had a little lamp bloomsbury, look. Bob staake, who grew up with golden books, is a former political cartoonist, a highly successful commercial artist, and the author andor illustrator of many critically acclaimed books for children pigs rock hello, robots. Right off the shelf, bob staake s the book of gold shimmers with promise. Bob staake is a nationally acclaimed illustrator and childrens book author. Morrell standard bookcase set of 2 by andover mills. Bluebird childrens book by bob staake now you can share bob staakes unique illustrations, which have graced the cover of the new yorker, with your children. His parents try to peek his curiosity because they love books so much, but isaac finds most things boring.
Bob staake books, author biography, and reading level. The book of gold by bob staake essential staake, bob the book of gold picture book schwartz and wade books, 2017. The book of gold bob staake random house childrens books. I also liked it because it was a worldtraveling, timetraveling book. They have written their names inside each front cover and delighted in the colorfoul pictures and wonderful stories. Awardwinning illustrator bob staake bluebird and the red lemon brings us an emotionally rich picture book about a boy who discovers that the search for. The book of gold kindle edition by staake, bob, staake. This special book, hidden somewhere in the world, holds all the. Later that day, an elderly shopkeeper tells him about a book that turns to gold when its opened. Bobs awardwinning work appears in publications like the new yorker, the.
Isaac isnt interested in much, but when a mysterious shopkeeper tells him about a legendary book that holds the answers to every question ever asked, he embarks on a lifelong search for the book of gold provided by publisher. Thanks to the happy hours spent with such books as the picture dictionary, many children have developed a lifelong love of reading. I liked the book of gold because it starts in the old days. This months illustration for mad by bob staake, may 2017. The new york times named staakes the red lemon one of the ten best illustrated books of the year. Everything bores isaac, despite living in one of the most exciting cities in the world with parents who try desperately to pique his. Robert john staak born december 22, 1947 in darien, connecticut is a former american college basketball and professional basketball coach. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of gold.
Staakes the book of gold is a beautiful homage to the joy and fulfillment of books, reading, libraries and the city of new york. My favorite part was when isaac learned to love reading books. Bob staake isaac isnt interested in much, but when a mysterious shopkeeper tells him about a legendary book that holds the answers to every question ever asked, he embarks on a lifelong search for the book of. With an extensive list of publications and design clientele such as time, mcdonalds, vanity fair, nickelodeon, american express and countless others, he is known as one of the nations most successful illustrators, able to charm nearly any audience with his wide variety of work. He has been a cover artist for the new yorker since 2006, and his november 17, 2008, barack obama victory cover was named the best magazine cover of the year by time magazine. The book of gold written and illustrated by bob staake. Little golden picture dictionary 9780307960351 by bob staake. He lives and works in chatham, massachusetts on the elbow of cape cod after drawing editorial cartoons while at west high school in torrance, california, staake attended the university of southern california 1977 on a journalisminternational. One day at an antiques shop, an old shopkeeper asks isaac if hes heard about the book of gold that can answer any question and when opened turns to solid gold. Little golden picture dictionary and adults the complete book of humorous art. Children have loved little godlen books for over 60 years. This special book, hidden somewhere in the world, holds all. Inside the studio with bob staake, illustrator of the book of gold.