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Staying hopeful and true to oneself is a lesson these 5 kids books offer to kindergartners and other children

What does a child need to prepare themselves for kindergarten? I’m not talking about a new water bottle and a backpack, though certainly those come in handy.

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Tao of Glass review – stage magic as McDermott meditates on the minimalist master

This multifaceted and intensely personal homage to – and collaboration with – composer Philip Glass is a transcendent tapestry suffused with joy and wonder.

The Guardian - UK

The tao of Glass: Quasi-mystical Philip Glass musing has moments of magic

4/5 This playful exploration of Glass’ music by Phelim McDermott can be profound but may not to be to everyone’s taste

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Barack and Michelle Obama make surprise appearance at opening of presidential center

Awestruck guests had the opportunity to shake hands with the Obamas

The Independent UK

Bowie’s Goblin King casts a long spell

Bowie’s many personas shaped pop culture, but his role in "Labyrinth" is one of his most enduring legacies

Salon

Labyrinth review – Jim Henson and David Bowie make beguiling magic in charmingly eccentric 80s classic

Jennifer Connelly plays a teenager having whimsical Alice in Wonderland-ish adventures in this 1986 family fantasy

The Guardian - UK

Stephen King Has A Bold Take On ‘Pornographic’ Violence In Superhero Movies, And He Makes An Interesting Point

King makes a strong argument in favor of graphic cinematic violence.

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Stephen King reimagines 'Hansel and Gretel' with Maurice Sendak's unpublished drawings

Stephen King has collaborated on a new project, a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” using unpublished drawings by Maurice Sendak

The Independent UK

Stephen King to narrate 'Hansel and Gretel' audiobook with Maurice Sendak's illustrations

Stephen King narrates a new audiobook version of "Hansel and Gretel," blending his storytelling with Maurice Sendak's illustrations

The Independent UK

It's a publishing fairy tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak

The Independent UK

Sacai brings wild nostalgia to Paris Fashion Week

Sacai, Japan’s biggest fashion powerhouse, brought the wild side to Paris Fashion Week with a collection that reimagined childhood nostalgia through a lens of cutting-edge design

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris, Satire, and Where the Wild Things Are

[1.] California recently enacted a new law banning election-related "materially deceptive content" 120 days before and 60 days after an election. "Materially deceptive content" is defined as audio or visual media that is intentionally digitally created or [significantly] modified, which includes, but is not limited to, deepfakes, such that the…

Reason

His crayon is purple – but is Harold a Black boy?

Is Crockett Johnson’s Harold, of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” a child of color?

The Conversation

Best illustrated children's books of all time to inspire young minds

Discover some of the best illustrated children's books that continue to enchant young readers today, from timeless classics to contemporary favourites

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Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death

The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits.

The Guardian - UK

Meeting Maurice Sendak, the provocative author of Where the Wild Things Are, in 1984

The illustrator and creator talks about his passion for Mickey Mouse, atheism and moral outrage

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Nation's favourite children's books revealed ahead of National Storytelling Week - and #4 is an absolute must-have

New research has found the nation's favourite childrens' books, with bestsellers and literature classics making the list

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'

A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama

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The Independent UK

Presto! Rare Maurice Sendak picture story, 'Ten Little Rabbits,' will be published in 2024

A rare Maurice Sendak picture story, originally a pamphlet for a 1970 museum fundraiser, will be coming out in book form next year

The Independent UK

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

Reason

Viewpoint-Based Removal of Books from Public Library Violated First Amendments, Holds District Court

From Little v. Llano County, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.): In early July 2021, prior to their appointment to the New Library Board, Defendants Rochelle Wells, Rhonda Schneider, Gay Baskin, and Bonnie Wallace were part of a community group pushing for the removal of children's books that…

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Brooklyn Public Library reveals its most borrowed book ever to celebrate 125 years

The library system announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. It has been sharing its 125 most checked-out books to celebrate 125 years of service to the Brooklyn community.

The Guardian - UK

The dark side of the moon: the art of Marcel Dzama

The Canadian polymath’s lush illustrations have long combined innocence with menace. But now, in traumatic times, he wants to put ‘something beautiful out there’

The Independent UK

Columbus art museum debuts major Maurice Sendak exhibit

The Columbus Museum of Art has opened a comprehensive exhibit on artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak

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