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Coming Soon: The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? By Mo Willems
The Pigeon, Mo Willems internationally best-selling and award-winning avian hero, returns for a fifth adventure in The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Duckling, in her first starring role, asks for a cookie—and gets one! Pigeon, who has been unsuccessfully asking for things for years, is NOT happy.
“The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? is probably my most research-heavy book to date,” said Willems. “As the creator, I had to ask tough questions, like ‘What kind of cookie?’ ‘How would the cookie taste?’ and ‘How would another one of the cookies taste?’ This hard work was not done by an assistant; I have the belly to prove it.”
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? will be available wherever books are sold on April 3, 2012!!
About Mo Willems:
In April 2003, television writer and animator Mo Willems published his first children’s book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!. What originated quietly as a doodle in a sketchbook for family and friends became a publishing phenomenon and an instant children’s classic. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! followed in April 2004; Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! in 2006; and The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! in 2008. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Honor by the American Library Association and was inducted into the Indies Choice Picture Book Hall of Fame. More than 4 million Pigeon books are in print in the US, with 13 foreign language editions around the world.
Mo Willems has been awarded the Caldecott Honor on two other occasions: for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. In addition to picture books, he wrote the script and lyrics for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, commissioned by the Kennedy Center for its 2010 season. The production is currently touring the nation. Mo also created the Elephant & Piggie books, a series of easy readers, which were awarded two Theodor Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors. He began his career on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.
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App Review: Don’t Let the Pigeon Run this App!
Disney Publishing Worldwide’s new iPhone App “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run this App!” by three-time Caldecott Honor winner Mo Willems is great for children of all ages!
The App is available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch and touts several interactive features that makes it a stand out among other typical children’s book apps. Users “create their own adventure” by selecting various story element icons for use as the story unfolds. This customization feature will supply your kids with plenty of replay value. Another interactive element of the app allows the user to voice certain plot keywords Mad Libs style for playback during the story. That is one of my favorite features. Last, but not least author Mo Willems, takes you through a step-by-step tutorial on how to sketch the star of the story, the Pigeon. You will even be able to save your Pigeon drawing (as well as anything else you can sketch) in your iPhone’s camera roll.
If you’re a fan of Willems’ books the app will not disappoint. There are several cameos of his popular characters as well as a “read along” feature so parents and children can read along together or turn the Willems voice over off completely for a more traditional story time.
The only draw back is the actual drawing section of the app. As a pretty decent sketch artist myself I found using my finger to draw the Pigeon a bit cumbersome on the iPhone screen. Users would be better served by using a screen shield and a stylus to sketch out things. Secondly the use of motion control by way of shaking the screen to interact with the Pigeon only works during the introduction of the story. These are just minor drawbacks but not enough to detract from picking up this app.
“Interactivity has always been a key to the Pigeon books,” said Willems. “‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!’ takes that interactivity to the point where the child is not only the audience, but the author as well. I can’t wait to see what awesome ideas kids will come up with. They’re going to put the Pigeon through the wringer!”
As a new fan of Willems books’ style, art and characters I’m sure you’ll find this app to be charming and a good way to pass the time with your young ones.
Features of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” include:
- A fully animated storytelling experience inspired by the award-winning children’s book series;
- A starring appearance by the Pigeon, voiced by Mo!;
- Three unique storytelling modes so that readers can enjoy limitless one-of-a-kind Pigeon stories;
- Read-along option;
- Ability to personalize the content with readers own voice;
- Shake the Pigeon to start the stories;
- A Pigeon drawing tutorial with Mo;
- “Favorite stories” section where readers can create their own personal libraries.
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” is available for $6.99 from the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
For more, visit www.disneybookapps.com and www.facebook.com/DisneyDigitalBooks, or follow @DisneyDigitalBooks on Twitter.
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Celebrate the Season with Disney Holiday Books, Magazines, and Apps from Disney Publishing
‘Tis the season to be jolly… and to curl up by the warm cozy fire with a fantastic book!
Do you have someone on your list that’s a fan of classic Disney characters? Young mythology buff? What about a parent searching for the next must-have kids app? Disney Publishing Worldwide has a festive selection of gift ideas for family and friends of all ages on your holiday list!
Baby Einstein: Touch and feel Christmas
Deliver the magic of Christmas to baby’s fingertips with this touch & feel board book!
Imprint: Disney Press
Publication Date: September 13, 2011
ISBN: 1-4231-3878-3
Ages: All ∙ Price: $6.99
Phineas and Ferb: Christmas Vacation!
An 8×8 retelling of the hit holiday special Phineas and Ferb: Christmas Vacation!
Imprint: Disney Press
Publication Date: September 13, 2011
ISBN: 1-4231-3732-0
Ages: 4 and up ∙ Price: $6.50
A Magical Christmas
This oversized holiday-themed board book features beloved Disney characters displayed in large, high-definition lenticulars on every spread!
Imprint: Disney Press
Publication Date: November 27, 2011
ISBN: 1-4231-4654-4
Ages: 3-7 ∙ Price: $12.99
Kids Create Their Own Pigeon-Inspired Stories in Disney Publishing Release of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!”
Disney Publishing Worldwide will launch today the first original app by three-time Caldecott Honor winner Mo Willems. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run this App!”is now available from the App Store on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The unique, interactive app features author Mo Willems as the voice of the curious and determined Pigeon and invites children everywhere to create one-of-a-kind Pigeon stories using their imaginations as they add their own voices and drawings to the fully animated app.
The long list of things the Pigeon can’t do—drive the bus, stay up late, eat a hot dog—grows and grows, as children decide what the hilarious Pigeon will try to do next. Willems played a lead role in the design, writing, voicing, and illustrating of the app. The author gives voice to the Pigeon and, in the app’s drawing tutorial, Willems guides children in the exploration and illustration of their own pigeons. With kids in creative control, each time they play the app brings new surprises and an enriching reading and playtime experience.
“Interactivity has always been a key to the Pigeon books,” said Willems. “‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!’ takes that interactivity to the point where the child is not only the audience, but the author as well. I can’t wait to see what awesome ideas kids will come up with. They’re going to put the Pigeon through the wringer!”
Features of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” include:
- A fully animated storytelling experience inspired by the award-winning children’s book series;
- A starring appearance by the Pigeon, voiced by Mo!;
- Three unique storytelling modes so that readers can enjoy limitless one-of-a-kind Pigeon stories;
- Read-along option;
- Ability to personalize the content with readers own voice;
- Shake the Pigeon to start the stories;
- A Pigeon drawing tutorial with Mo;
- “Favorite stories” section where readers can create their own personal libraries.
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” is available for $6.99 from the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
For more, visit www.disneybookapps.com and www.facebook.com/
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Chip & Company Week in Review, June 13, 2011
Welcome back to another edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review! I hope you have had a great week, but if you have missed some of your Disney news stories, feel free to take a look at these!
- For you ElecTRONica fans out there, great news! The grid will remain open at Disney’s California Adventure until Spring, 2012! So go test your skills!
- Did you see the premier of ‘My Yard Goes Disney!’? If not, here is a sneak peak into what you’ll see in episode two, so check it out and tune in tonight at 8PM ET/7PM CT for the complete episode!
- Did you see the review of the iPad game “THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE”? This game is a problem solver game, and for the iPad it is only $2.99, so check it out and see if it is something you should add to your collection!
- Are you a Beauty and the Beast fan? If so, you will love that the Classic Disney Movie will be released on Blu-Ray on October 4th!
- Can you believe that the Rocketeer is approaching 20 years old?! Check out our post about the celebration that D23 is planning for it!
- Did you hear about Victoria & Alberts being awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award? Congratulations!
- Disney’s Primeval Whirl ride over at Animal Kingdom is still closed, and last week, we learned that it will remain closed until at least September 14th. That’s a shame, but the important thing is that the accident investigation can continue, and that the ride is safe for all.
- Disney does such a great job in raising funds for worthy causes, and the Florida United Way was the benefactor of more than $185,000 from the Disney chefs (and other Florida chefs)!
- My daughter loved Mo Willems books when she was younger, so when I heard that Disney was going to publish “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?”, I immediately lit up in anticipation!
- Finally, in a sad note, Disney is preparing for a layoff. I hope that the employees are able to find other jobs soon.
Of course, not all of our writing is news information. We have a ton of great Disney views to share with you, so here are three of them to whet your whistle!
- First up, Jessica writes to us about Don Hahn’s book, “Brain Storm: Unleashing Your Creative Self”. Jessica is a Communications major, so this book sounds right up her alley! Check it out.
- One of our new writers, Kelly, brings to us her thoughts on the “Walt Disney World Dining Bests”. If you missed it, check it out, because there are some good tips and great shots to look at!
- Chip is always approaching us with questions that we have received on the website. Melissa wrote her answer for “Late Summer or early fall – which hotel is right for us?” If you ever need a question answered, feel free to leave us your question, and we’ll get back to you with the answer!
As always, have a wonderful week, and remember – if you are not at the parks to get your Disney fix, fill that craving here at Chip & Company!
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