Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Friday, November 30, 2012
Adaptation: Rise of the Guardians
Although based on William Joyce's The Guardians of Childhood series, this story takes place about 200 years after that series. The focus of the film is on the Guardians (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman) enlisting the help of Jack Frost to stop the Bogeyman.
Hahaha - I laughed just reading the basic plot though I know it is meant as a darker tale. Looks to be good entertainment for the holiday season!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Book Mark: Minimalist Posters for Children's Books
Designer Christian Jackson has come up with some very cool 'hyper-minimalist' designs for a poster series based on children's stories. He has a bunch, but as a sample the following are two of my faves. Be sure to check out the rest!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Book Mark: McDonald's to be Britian's Largest Retailer of Children's Books
Courtesy thestar.com:
Would you like a book with that?
U.K. McDonald’s will hand out 9 million book vouchers in children’s Happy Meals for titles by Michael Marpurgo, author of the highly acclaimed War Horse.
The voucher entitles holders to buy a copy of the books for only £1 at WHSmith Stores — 20 per cent of the typical £4.99 retail price.
For fidgety tots who might express outrage at the delayed gratification, finger puppets relating to the Mudpuddle Farm books will also be included in the burger and fries combo.
The fast food chain’s four-week promotion, a partnership with publisher HarperCollins, launched Wednesday and says it aims to boost literacy and creativity among children. It also coincides with the War Horse movie launch this Friday.
No word yet if a similar giveaway will happen in Canada.
The promotion comes on the heels of National Literacy Trust research saying one in three British children — nearly four million — do not own a book.
“We are very supportive of McDonald’s decision to give families access to popular books,” said National Literacy Trust Director Jonathan Douglas in a statement. “Its size and scale will be a huge leap towards encouraging more families to read together.”
There is a “clear link” between book ownership and a child’s future success, Douglas said.
McDonald’s mass book giveaway will make it the largest children’s book retailer in Britain over the next month, according to the Telegraph.
Despite the positive reactions to this campaign, the battle against Happy Meal giveaways has heated up in the past few months. Legislation in San Francisco stopped the burger joint from giving away free toys in an effort to curb childhood obesity and promote healthier eating.
McDonald’s responded by charging 10 cents for the toys in December 2011.
Last July, the fast food giant said it would sell smaller packs of fries and apple slices in its Happy Meals after sustained criticism that the fun-filled, calorie-laden meals contribute to obesity.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Adaptation: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
An adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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