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Deitch, Gene
Overview
| Works: | 308
works in
487
publications in
14
languages and
18,361
library holdings
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| Genres: | Graphic novels
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| Roles: | Director, Adapter, Narrator, Performer, Conceptor, Film editor, Scenarist, Animator, Translator |
| Classifications: | pn1997.2,
791.4575 |
Most widely held works about
Gene Deitch
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Most widely held works by
Gene Deitch
Where the wild things are --and other Maurice Sendak stories(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
892
libraries
worldwide
In 'Where the wild things are' Max is sent to bed without any dinner. He sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. 'The nutshell kids' are the songs Alligators all around, Pierre, One was Johnny & Chicken soup with rice, taken from the film Really Rosie-- dance through the alphabet, good manners, numbers and the months of the year. 'In the night kitchen': Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Who's in the kitchen?
Click, clack, moo, cows that type and more fun on the farm(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English
and held by
869
libraries
worldwide
Click, clack, moo: A bunch of literate cows go on strike after Farmer Brown refuses to give in to their typed demands of electric blankets when the barn gets too cold. The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash: Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. The Pigs' wedding: all the pigs must get cleaned up for the big wedding. Hendrika, a Dutch cow, wants to visit the city. Charlie needs a cloak: When Charlie's old cloak becomes torn and tattered, he spins a new one, showing how cloth is made from wool.
Harold and the purple crayon ... and more Harold stories(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English
and held by
848
libraries
worldwide
Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight, so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Next Harold wants a picture for his room, soon he's bigger than a mountain. Then with his crayon, Harold takes a trip through the enchanted garden where he meets a King, a giant witch, and a fairy with one magic wish.
Harry, the dirty dog --and more terrific tails(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
788
libraries
worldwide
Harry the dirty dog: Harry runs away before bath time. When he returns home covered in mud, his family doesn't recognize him. Officer Buckle and Gloria: When Officer Buckle tries to share his safety tips, nobody listens - until he's partnered with a police dog named Gloria. Angus and the ducks: A curious Scotch terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge.
Strega Nona --and more Caldecott Award-winning folk tales(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
745
libraries
worldwide
Strega Nona: "Never go near my cooking pot," warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? No! Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn. What can he do with it now? Stone soup: When three soldiers come to town, all the townsfolk hide their food. If the soldiers can't find any food, what will they eat? Stone soup, of course!
How do dinosaurs say good night? --and more stories that rhyme(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
694
libraries
worldwide
How do dinosaurs say good night?: Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can parents ever get them into bed? In the small, small pond: Frogs leap, tadpoles wriggle, geese waddle and minnows scatter. You'll enjoy watching this pond come to life in the spring. Zin! Zin! Zin! A violin: A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet to make a duet, until a French horn make it a trio. One by one instruments gather together for a joyous musical performance. All the colors of the Earth: Celebrate the colors of children and the colors of love in this beautiful lyrical story.
Diary of a worm --and 4 more great animal tales(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
667
libraries
worldwide
The "Diary of a Worm" reveals how a young worm discovers, day by day, that there are some very good and some not so good things about being a worm in this great big world. "Anatole" is a very content, happy, sophisticated French mouse - until he hears how much humans dislike mice. The humans change their tune after Anatole becomes the cheese taster and cheese rater for the Duval Cheese Factory. A boy may be a mischievous rogue, but he still knows that "Frog Goes to Dinner" only at home. Frog, however, has a habit of escaping his notice, and sneaks along. A little girl wanders through the house, crying, "I Lost My Bear!" She asks her mother, father, and older sister for help, to no avail. At the end of a long day, she finally spots him, in the most unlikely spot!
Rosie's walk by Pat Hutchins (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1968
and
2002
in
English and Spanish
and held by
650
libraries
worldwide
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
Harold and the purple crayon and other Harold stories(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1993
and
2008
in
English
and held by
575
libraries
worldwide
Crockett Johnson's stories animated.
Red Riding Hood --and more James Marshall fairy tale favorites(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
571
libraries
worldwide
Animated presentation of 3 fairy tales retold by James Marshall.
Sylvester and the magic pebble --and more magical tales(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
536
libraries
worldwide
In "Sylvester and the magic pebble," a small donkey finds a wishing stone. In "Possum magic, " Grandma Poss needs a certain food for a magical mix that will make Hush visible again. In "Princess Furball," a cruel king intends to marry his daughter to an ogre in exchange for wagons full of silver.
Noisy Nora --and more stories of mischief(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
509
libraries
worldwide
What's a mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up all mom and dad's time? For Nora, the answer is easy. Yup, it's plenty of noise. T is for Terrible is about the poor Tyrannosaurus Rex. He is a dinosaur, but wonders why everyone is frightened of him. Then he chases down his dinner. Is he really a terrible lizard? Cannonball is a small, little dog, who escapes from the pound. Taken in by a clown, the dog gets his name by curling up inside the cannon, being fired, and delighting crowds. Sudden celebrities, the clown and dog are happy together. "Munro" is a four year-old, and he has been drafted. This being the military, they don't realize their mistake for the longest time.
Danny and the dinosaur --and more friendly "monster" stories(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
463
libraries
worldwide
Danny and the dinosaur: When Danny visits the museum, he thinks it would be nice to play with a dinosaur. It's great fun when the dinosaur is just as eager to play with Danny. The two spend a whole day together. The Island of the Skog: A band of mice and their leader set sail to an island inhabited by a hostile Skog with gigantic feet. But when the two parties finally meet face to face, they find they have a lot more in common than they thought. The beast of Monsieur Racine: Monsieur Racine lays a trap and catches a marauder, a strange but harmless-looking beast, who has been stealing his prize pears. What happens when Monsieur Racine presents his catch to the Academy of Science throws Paris into an uproar.
Emily's first 100 days of school --and more great school time stories(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
458
libraries
worldwide
Emily's first 100 days of school: As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn a lot: about reading, writing, counting, and other new ideas. Reading to your bunny: Young Freddy Bunny is having trouble learning in school. He would rather play video games and watch TV anyway, until he learns how to read. If you made a million: Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is an expert guide about the various forms of money.
Tom and Jerry Whiskers away(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
2003
and
2005
in
English
and held by
456
libraries
worldwide
Catch everyone's favorite cat and mouse team as they race from one adventure to another.
The emperor's new clothes --and more Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
443
libraries
worldwide
In "The emperor's new clothes," two swindlers create a royal robe from magical cloth for a vain king. In "The ugly duckling," a duckling is teased because of his awkward appearance until he grows into a beautiful swan. In "The swineherd," a spoiled princess scorns the love of an honorable prince until he comes up with a clever way to steal some kisses from her.
James Marshall's favorite fairy tales(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2000
and
2001
in
English
and held by
427
libraries
worldwide
Animated presentation of 3 fairy tales retold by James Marshall.
Teeny-Tiny and the witch-woman --and 4 more spine-tingling tales(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
343
libraries
worldwide
"Teeny-Tiny" is the youngest and smallest of three boys who live in a small village. But he may be the smartest, as he outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have him and his brothers for dinner. "Space Case" came from outer space, and luckily arrived on Halloween. Most of the natives were unfriendly, but it finds some nice ones out trick-or-treating. Buddy McGee takes it home, to school, and hopes it will stay forever. "The Boy with Two Shadows" is about a little boy who takes the very best care of his shadow. Unfortunately, a witch takes notice of his painstaking care, and, offering him a spell as payment, asks him to mind her shadow while she goes on a vacation. "The Witch in the Cherry Tree" finds David's mother baking cakes one damp, dull day. Everything is fine until a naughty old witch comes to settle in the cherry tree in the garden. She tries to outwit David and persuade his mother to part with the cakes.
The foolish frog by Pete Seeger (
scor
)
1
edition published
in
1973
in
English
and held by
337
libraries
worldwide
Relates the chain of events that caused the frog to puff himself up until he exploded--all because of a song.
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1984
and
2007
in
4
languages
and held by
317
libraries
worldwide
Retells a West African tale which explains why the mosquito, responsible for the death of Mother Owl's baby, buzzes in people's ears for forgiveness.
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Deitch, Eugene Merril, 1924-
דיטש, ג'ין
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