From 1976 through 1984, stuart hample wrote and illustrated inside woody allen, although he originally used the pseudonym joe marthen. He is best known for the books childrens letters to god and the silly book, and the comic strip inside woody allen. In 1961, stoo hample said to the childrens book editor ursula nordstrom. Hample january 6, 1926 september 19, 2010, also known as stoo hample, was an american childrens book author. And everything in the silly book and the silly record is the sillywillynilliest. While i might have encountered the silly book growing up, my introduction to stoo hample was in the late 1970s with his work on the daily comic strip inside woody allen.
The book became a colossal hit, and its popularity led to the silly record, a boodleheimer doll, and other silly merchandise. Stoo hample is the authorillustrator of the silly book, first published to great acclaim in 1961 and reissued by candlewick press in 2004, to still more acclaim. The silly book with cd audio by overwhelming popular demand, stoo hample s 1961 classic features a reissue of the recording that inspired a generation of gigglers. After serving two years in the submarine service during world war ii, he began his artistic career with live cartooning. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Hample 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Sep 14, 2010 stoo hample is the da vinci of daft, the socrates of screwy, and the gershwin of goofy. Stuart hample, also known as stoo hample, was an american comic artist, cartoonist, playwright and childrens book author.
Aug 08, 2006 stoo hample is the authorillustrator of the silly book, first published to great acclaim in 1961 and reissued by candlewick press in 2004, to still more acclaim. Hample, including childrens letters to god, and the silly book, and more on. Accepting the challenge, he proceeded to write the silly book. I am silly, you are silly, all of us are silly, willy. Sep 24, 2010 as stoo hample, he was the author and illustrator of a number of books for young children, most notably the silly book 1961, a classic pastiche of poems, songs, jokes, drawings and goofy. The literary equivalent of a childs giggle fit, stoo hamples the silly book 1961, originally edited by ursula nordstrom, was a humor reference point. The silly book with cd, book by stoo hample picture books. First published in 1961, the silly book and its companion, the silly record, are guaranteed to cause children and nostalgic adults to giggle like gigglecopters, roll on the floor, and cheer. The silly book, stoo hamples first book, was originally edited by the legendary childrens book editor ursula nordstrom. From the sultan of silly comes a comical, kidfriendly guide to avoiding naughty behavior. Never one to balk at a challenge, stuart stoo hample surpassed all expectations with the silly book, and the rest is history.
Stoo hample is the da vinci of daft, the socrates of screwy, and the gershwin of goofy. The silly book hample, stoo hample, stoo ilt new school and library book. Stoo hample is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including my moms the best mom, you stink. Writing under the name stoo hample, he created the silly book 1961 and the collection childrens letters to god 1966. Stoo hample is currently considered a single author. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the united states navy and served for two years in the submarine service in world war ii. From the sultan of silly comes a comical, kidfriendly g.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. He attended williams college and graduated from the university of buffalo in 1950 with a b. The silly book by stoo hample the silly book by stoo hample pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad stoo hamples 1961 classic elicits a fresh round of giggles with this irresistible edition featuring new art from the authorillustrator and the same wonderful retro feel. The food face, the belcher, and shudder the nose picker. His book is mordant, scintillating, pungent, and deeply profound, but its just a bit too silly for me. The literary equivalent of a childs giggle fit, stoo hample s the silly book 1961, originally edited by ursula nordstrom, was a humor reference point. The silly book with cd by stoo hample, hardcover barnes. With his trademark retro artwork and hilarious running commentary, stoo hample teaches children good manners by example of what not to do and bolsters his case with a final broad hint that the reader who fails to take heed may soon be the star of a book just like this one accelerated reader ar. It includes silly songs, silly names to call people and things. Nobody plunks down on the park bench and plinks cries from noon to 4 pm. Feb 12, 2011 the true story of the 3 little pigs by a. The literary equivalent of a childs giggle fit, stoo hamples the silly book 1961, originally edited by ursula.
And everything in the silly book and the silly record is the sillywillynilliest there are songy sills oops silly songs, silly stories, silly poems, silly secrets. He performed with symphony orchestras at childrens and pops concerts, drawing in rhythym with the music. Hample s first book, it was originally edited by ursula nordstrom. Stuart hample obituary new york, ny new york times. Hample january 6, 1926 september 19, 2010, also known as stoo hample, was an american childrens book author, performer, playwright and cartoonist who sometimes used the pseudonyms joe marthen and turner brown, jr. Hample znamy jako stoo hample ci pseudonymy joe marthen nebo turner brown, jr. Publication date 2004 topics literature classics criticism, poetry humorous, juvenile humor, wit and humor, juvenile, juvenile nonfiction, childrens booksages 48 nonfiction, nonsense verses, children.
The silly book, stoo hample s first book, was originally edited by the legendary childrens book editor ursula nordstrom. Norton juster, author of the phantom tollbooth norton juster stoo hamples the silly book is more than forty years old and just as silly as ever. Publication date 2004 topics literature classics criticism, poetry humorous, juvenile humor, wit and humor, juvenile. Stoo hample, he was the author and illustrator of a number of books. With his trademark retro artwork and hilarious running commentary, stoo hample teaches children good manners by example of what not to do and bolsters his case with a final broad hint that the reader who fails to take heed may soon be the star of a book just like this one. The strips i remember as being sort of illustrated stale or flat oneliners, the kind of second rate material i assumed the classic woody allen would have cut from his movies. Its popularity led merchandise including an lp called the silly record. This is a book for those who, like the author, believe in silliness. The author of the silly book originally published in 1961 moves from the nonsensical to the comically coarse in this kidfriendly paperoverboard cataloguing of the rude and crude.
She replied, you couldnt write anything silly enough that id publish. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Silly stuff by hample, stoo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kindergarten, nonsense rhymes, humor general, juvenile fiction humorous stories, wit and humor. Stoo hamples 1961 classic elicits a fresh round of giggles with thi. Buy the silly book by stoo hample illustrator online at alibris. Another offbeat book by the author of the silly book this one about a funny friendship between the invisible mr. Stuart hample, also known as stoo hample, was an american comic. And everything in the silly book is the sillywillynilliest.
The silly book with cd hample, stoo, hample, stoo on. You wouldnt be silly enough to publish anything id write. By overwhelming popular demand, stoo hamples 1961 classic features a reissue of the recording that inspired a generation of gigglers. Nobody and his practical acquaintance, the umbrella bug. As stoo hample, he was the author and illustrator of a number of books for young children, most notably the silly book 1961, a classic pastiche of. Nejznamejsi jeho dila jsou childrens letters to god, the silly book a komiks inside woody allen.
The silly book is a childrens book by stoo hample, first published in 1961 and reissued in 2004. Sep 14, 2010 by overwhelming popular demand, stoo hamples 1961 classic features a reissue of the recording that inspired a generation of gigglers. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Norton juster, author of the phantom tollbooth norton juster stoo hample s the silly book is more than forty years old and just as silly as ever.
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