Maira Kalman

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores the different varieties of cake"--Provided by publisher.

The Principles of Uncertainty is an irresistible invitation to experience life through the psyche of Maira Kalman, one of this country's most beloved artists. The result is a book that is part personal narrative, part documentary, part travelogue, part chapbook, and all Kalman. Her brilliant, whimsical paintings, ideas, and images--which initially appear random--ultimately form an intricately interconnected worldview, an idiosyncratic inner monologue. Kalman contends with some existential questions--What is identity? What is happiness? Why do we fight wars? And then, of course, death, love, and candy (not necessarily in that order).

When Pete the dog, who has an insatiable appetite, arrives at school he and his owner are sent to the principal's office, where he devours a set of encyclopedias and is suddenly able to speak and answer any question.

A fireboat, launched in 1931, is retired after many years of fighting fires along the Hudson River, but is saved from being scrapped and then called into service again on September 11, 2001.

As he experiences Paris, the city of love, Max the millionaire poet dog knows he is missing something.

In this alphabet book, a child relates some of the unusual things eaten by Pete the dog, including an accordion, a lucky quarter, and Uncle Norman's underpants.

A whimsical introduction to the thousands of activities going on everyday in Grand Central, a train station in New York City.

Max, the famous dog-poet and Hollywood director, faces fatherhood and searches for the meaning of life in exotic India.

Max the millionaire poet dog and his Parisian poodle friend Crêpes Suzette leave Paris for the lure of glittering Hollywood. Can movie stardom be far behind?

The Calder Circus comes roaring into town to razzle dazzle those of all ages.

Bright pictures and simple text teach young readers the basic colors.

When Max the dog finally sells his book of poetry, he is able to fulfill his lifelong dream of traveling to Paris.

Alexander and his older sister Lulu visit Japan and discover many fascinating things including fish markets, outdoor baths, futons, and a frog who writes haiku.

Family members and friends entertain a new baby on his first night at home.

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