Thomas Locker (1937–2012)
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Thomas Locker was born in New York City in 1937. In the 1960s, he began his career as a landscape painter. In 1982, he decided to try his hand at writing and illustrating children's books. His first, Where the River Begins, was named one of the 10 best illustrated children's books of 1984 in the toon meer New York Times Book Review. During his lifetime, he illustrated more than 30 children and young adult books, several of which he also wrote. Some of his works include John Muir: America's Naturalist, Anna and the Bagpiper, The Ice Horse, and The Man who Paints Nature. The books he worked on have received numerous awards including the Christopher Award, the John Burroughs Award, and the New York Times Award for best illustration. He died on March 9, 2012 at the age of 74. toon minder
Fotografie: Thomas Locker teaching at Shimer College Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26379897
Werken van Thomas Locker
Thomas Locker; the new American realism 3 exemplaren
Thomas Locker : American landscapes : [exhibition] September 16-October 4, 1980, Hammer Galleries, New York 2 exemplaren
La ou commence la riviere 020994 (Fonds Duculot) 1 exemplaar
Study of Bierstadt 1 exemplaar
Rachel Carson Preserving a Sense of Wonder 1 exemplaar
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- 1937-06-26
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- 2012-03-09
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A farm family nearly loses their home until they hit on the idea of raising and selling pumpkins and flowers to supplement their corn and milk sales.
Grandfather introduces a fearful mare to his grandsons, hoping that they will get her to not be scared of people anymore.
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Social Moral
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A beautifully illustrated book follows a grandfather and two boys who adventure the the beginning of the river.
3-5
Informational
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3-5
Informational
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"Sky Tree" combines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of ever-changing nature into a satisfying experience for the soul and the mind.
Each page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how Thomas Locker created each beautiful oil painting.… (meer)