Action!

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How Movies Began

By Meghan McCarthy

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Action! by Meghan McCarthy is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of filmmaking. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, it explores the various roles and processes involved in creating a movie, providing an insightful peek behind the scenes of cinema magic. It's an entertaining read for budding filmmakers, perfect for sparking creativity in little minds.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you're captivated by lively stories that explore the behind-the-scenes magic of film and creativity. Featuring delightful illustrations and an engaging narrative, it’s perfect for young readers curious about how movies are made.

Action!

"Meghan McCarthy tells the story of the history of movies and the creators who made them. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films"--

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A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year

In this “stunning” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book, award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion pictures came to be invented and the story of the many people who helped create them.

Movies take us on adventures, introduce us to new worlds, and make us feel, but how did they start?

In her trademark easy-to-follow narrative voice, this fact-filled picture book tells the story of the evolution of movies and the people who worked hard to create them—both on-screen and behind the scenes. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first colour films and how those building blocks allowed for the inspiring movies of today.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Action! by Meghan McCarthy is praised for its engaging and whirlwind tour through cinematic history, appealing to children's interest with a mix of cartoon and sophisticated illustrations. Reviews highlight its ability to introduce significant film pioneers, link classic films with modern cinema, and include informative back matter with further reading resources. The book is described as a cleverly designed and inspiring encapsulation of movie history, noted for balancing entertainment with educational content.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534452305

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Illustration: 4-c; reflective (spfx: foil, embossng, scuff-free matte lam, and spot gloss)

Contributors:

Illustrated by Meghan McCarthy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 292.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meghan McCarthy

About the Author

Meghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs; Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton; Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum; City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male; Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse; All That Trash; and Action! A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com.