Hanoch Piven

What Presidents Are Made of (Reprint) Hanoch Piven

Brief Description: "See America's presidents as never before: made of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven 'builds' the characters of eighteen of our nation's leaders. Revealing anecdotes accompany the creative collages and lend insight to the charismatic personalities of prominent presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama"--Biographical Note: Hanoch Piven was born in Uruguay, raised in Israel, and educated at The School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has appeared in publications worldwide including "Time," "Newsweek," "Rolling Stone," "The New Yorker," "The Atlantic Monthly," "Entertainment Weekly," and "The New York Times." He was awarded a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators of New York for his illustration of Barbra Streisand and created the children's book "The Perfect Purple Feather." He lives in Barcelona with his wife and two children. Brief Description: Original publication and copyright date: 2004. Marc Notes: Original publication and copyright date: 2004.; Parents' Choice recommended--Cover.; Includes bibliographical references.; See America's presidents as never before: made of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven 'builds' the characters of eighteen of our nation's leaders. Revealing anecdotes accompany the creative collages and lend insight to the charismatic personalities of prominent presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 6-10--P. [4] of cover. Publisher Marketing: In paperback for the 2012 election, this sophisticated and playful look at U. S. presidents includes a new portrait of President Obama. See America's presidents as never before--made of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven "builds" the characters of eighteen of our nation's leaders. Revealing anecdotes accompany the creative collages and lend insight to the charismatic personalities of prominent presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama, resulting in an irresistible resource that transcends party lines. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/2004 pg. 579 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Bookpage 08/01/2004 pg. 25 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 08/02/2004 pg. 70 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/2004 pg. 112 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Booklist 08/01/2004 pg. 1926 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

New York Times 10/17/2004 pg. 20 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

USA Today 10/20/2004 pg. 1 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Christian Home & School 01/01/2005 pg. 26 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Booksense '76 Childrens Aut 04 09/01/2004 pg. 1 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 174 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2005 pg. 36 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 474 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 720 (EAN 9780689868801, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Piven, Hanoch Hanoch Piven is the acclaimed creator of "Let's Make Faces", "What Presidents Are Made Of", "What Athletes Are Made Of", and "What Cats Are Made Of", among other books for children. His incisive portraits have been published in the United States in such major magazines as "Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone", "The" "New Yorker", "The" "Atlantic Monthly", "Entertainment Weekly", and "The" "New York Times". He lives with his wife and children in Israel. Visit him at PivenWorld.com.