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Ralph Masiello
Biography: Ralph Masiello -- affectionately known as 'The Icky Bug Man' -- has illustrated several children's books including The Icky Bug Alphabet Book, The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book, and The Flag We Love. His oil paintings are remarkably rich and realistic and bring to life the subjects of his books--be they bugs, flags, dinosaurs, or well-hidden messages and secret drawings. In 2004, Ralph's first book as both author and illustrator was released - Ralph Masiello's Bug Drawing Book. With his signature humor and simple instructions anyone can learn to draw. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Ralph has produced numerous works of fine art for galleries in addition to picture book illustrations and magazine covers for Omni and Tennis. He is twice the recipient of the Society of Illustrators Certificate of Merit. But it is his visits with school children that give him the most satisfaction. "Adults are very subdued. They say, 'Isn't that lovely?' But children will go, 'That's so cool, dude!' That's better than any award." Along with discussing the technical aspects of book making, Ralph tells his audience about his own education, stressing reading and library skills as they relate to the research and development of an accurately illustrated book. Audience participation and spontaneity is highly emphasized and always leads to boisterous, but stimulating and educational, fun for kids. For years, children have benefited from visits from 'The Icky Bug Man.' Ralph is the father of two daughters and lives in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. Read Ralph's Author Spotlight. Watch Ralph on KUAM News Extra - Guam. Visit the world of The Icky Bug Man. |
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ISBN: 978-0-88106-419-3 Ages: 3 - 6 Availability: In stock. Price: $7.95 Kids get a look at the fascinating world of insects while practicing their counting skills.
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Kids get a look at the fascinating world of insects while practicing their counting skills.
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-519-2 Ages: 5 - 8 Availability: In stock. Price: $7.95 A look at the history of the flag and moments in our nation's history that relate to the flag.
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-533-8 Ages: 7 - 10 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Ralph Masiello explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, from the great pyramid of Khafra to Queen Nefertiti. Step-by-step diagrams show kids how to draw pyramids, sphinxes, pharaohs, and more. Bonus steps encourage young artists to customize their drawings with historically accurate symbols and other details.
An introduction and annotations throughout the book provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of this ancient civilization. |
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-525-3 Ages: 5 - 8 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Fans of Ralph Masiello's illustrations in The Icky Bug Alphabet Book can finally draw creepy creatures like he does. Kids will learn from the master in this step-by-step drawing guide made especially for children.
"Children will find the simple shapes and coloration satisfying. " — School Library Journal |
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-527-7 Ages: 5 - 8 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 The beloved illustrator of The Dinosaur Alphabet Book shows kids how to draw all things dinosaur: from hatching dinosaur eggs to Jurassic plants to the mighty tyrannosaurs and triceratops themselves.
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-531-4 Ages: 8 - 11 Availability: In stock. Price: $17.95 Illustrator Ralph Masiello delves into myth and legend in this newest addition to his popular drawing series. Easy steps and clear diagrams show kids how to draw dragons from all over the world, from the Australian Rainbow Serpent to the Imperial Dragon of China.
"[V]ibrant... sure to attract the attention of dragon fans and aspiring artists. . . The glorious, fire-breathing creatures depicted nearly leap off the page." — School Library Journal |
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-529-1 Ages: 5 - 8 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Illustrator Ralph Masiello makes a splash with this new addition to his popular drawing series. Easy steps and clear diagrams show kids how to draw the following animals: clams, squid, starfish (sea stars), clownfish, anemone, seaweed, coral, dophins, sea horses, moray eels, sharks, and even a humpback whale.
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A to Z exploration of known and not-so-well known dinosaurs. Rich, color illustrations to enhance a factually accurate text.
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ISBN: 978-0-88106-471-1 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Which fish species did paleontologists believe had become extinct seventy million years ago -- until one was caught in 1938? Did you know that there was once a horse that had four toes? Or that long ago there lived a bird that stood almost as tall as the tallest basketabll players, but couldn't fly? The answer to these and other questions can be found in The EXTINCT Alphabet Book. From A to Z, Jerry Pallotta describes birds, mamals, reptiles, and fish that once inhabited our Earth.
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