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  Puppet Planet

  by John E. Kennedy

  From the author of the immensely popular Puppet Mania comes a new book with even more innovative projects and puppeteering secrets. John Kennedy’s Puppet Planet: -Shares twelve new puppet projects, each using a variety of techniques, many of which have never been presented in a book before -Features "action panels" so readers can see how each puppet comes to life -Includes staging ideas to play up each... (more)
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  Street Gang

  The Complete History of Sesame Street

  by Michael Davis

  The story of one of the most important and beloved shows on television—how it got started, nearly failed, and was saved by Elmo When the first episode aired on November 10, 1969, Sesame Street revolutionized the way education was presented to children on television. It has since become the longest-running children’s show in history, and today reaches 8 million preschoolers on 350 PBS stations and airs in 120... (more)
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  Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets

  by Kathleen Krull

  Sesame Street and The Muppet Show introduced Jim Henson's Muppets to the world, making Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Big Bird household names. But even as a child in rural Mississippi, listening to the radio and putting on comedy shows for his family, Jim recognized the power of laughter to bring people together. On Sesame Street , Jim's Muppets transformed children's television by making learning fun... (more)
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  Strings, Hands, Shadows

  A Modern Puppet History

  by John Bell

  An illustrated history of the fascinating development of the art of puppetry.
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  Art of the Puppet

  by Bil Baird

  251 pages, 8" X 11 1/2",1973, 72 pages in colorQuoting the jacket cover:Everywhere, in every age, one of mankind's favorite forms of theater entertainment has been the puppet show.Here, Bil Baird, a master puppeteer of our time, recounts the history of his art, from its remotest yesterday to its bright and promising tomorrow. Along the way, he examines the famous and outrageous Mr.... (more)
• Animal Puppets/No Emc 227 (Arts and Crafts)Kathleen Morgan, Joellen Moore, Joy Evans

  

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  Animal Puppets/No Emc 227 (Arts and Crafts)

  by Kathleen Morgan, Joellen Moore, Joy Evans

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  Puppet Mania!

  by John E. Kennedy

  In Puppet Mania!, a master of the art brings kids thirteen original projects they can make on their own, primarily using everyday household materials. Many of the projects the author includes here are for puppets he himself designed and created as a kid. There's Sock Puppy, Banana Buddy, Running Rabbit and a gaggle of other endearing creatures. Aside from explicit directions, Kennedy provides construction tips and... (more)
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  Making puppets come alive : a method of learning and teaching hand puppetry

  by Larry Engler, Carol Fijan

• Hand and rod puppets;: A handbook of techniqueHansjurgen Fettig

  

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  Hand and rod puppets;: A handbook of technique

  by Hansju?rgen Fettig

  Text: English, German (translation)
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  Journey of the Tall horse : a story of African theatre

  by Mervyn Millar

  With its mix of magnificent puppets, live actors, captivating costumes and evocative music, video projection and dance, Tall Horse has enchanted theatergoers globally. This spectacular production is the result of an exceptional meeting between South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company and Mali’s Sogolon Puppet Troupe. Mervyn Millar had unique access to development workshops, rehearsals and to the first world tour... (more)
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  Julie Taymor: Playing with Fire

  by Eileen Blumenthal, Julie Taymor

  Julie Taymor is the avant garde theatre magician who turned Disney's "The Lion King" into a Broadway smash. This richly illustrated retrospective of her work has been expaned to include "The Lion King" and other productions, such as "The Green Bird" and her film of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus".
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  Making Puppets Come Alive: How to Learn and Teach Hand Puppetry (Dover Craft Books)

  by Larry Engler

  Lucid, easy-to-follow book teaches beginners how to create a full working range of puppet motions and emotions. Also covers elements of good puppet theatrical technique: voice use and synchronization, stage deportment and interactions, improvisation, simple staging, lighting effects, and more. All clearly explained and beautifully illustrated.
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  Active Learning Through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry

  by Kristin Fontichiaro

  Contrary to the trend to do away with arts education as an unnecessary expense in schools trying to boost student test scores, this book promotes and explains the value of integrated arts instruction in furthering the accomplishment of curricular objectives and fostering student achievement. Accomplished library media specialist and arts instructor Kristin Fontichiaro discusses how drama, shadow puppetry, and... (more)