ISBN: 9780789214997 - the discus thrower meets peter pan: two new york city icons join forces for survival (26 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: New. A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks."An invitation to dream, and a reminder of public art's ability to continually inspire and expand imaginations." - Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 108th mayor of New York City"This book captures the enigmatic, cockeyed, only-in-New York charm of classics such as E. B. White's Stuart Little and George Selden's A Cricket in Times Square." - Adrian Benepe, president, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and former New York City parks commissionerIn a cruel act of vandalism, Peter Pan has been ripped from his perch near Gracie Mansion and tossed in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There, among the disused lampposts and flagpole finials, he meets another bronze statue - the Discus Thrower - who has been languishing in the storeroom for a quarter century with a missing arm and a missing discus. Will the mercurial Peter Pan and the stolid Discus Thrower be able to get along, and perhaps even learn something from each other? And can Peter and Tinkerbell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal, at long last?This delightful work of fiction is based on the real-life restoration of Charles Andrew Hafner's statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Charles Schurz Park and Kostas Dimitriadis's Discus Thrower (1926) in Randall's Island Park - a process that both the author and the illustrator had front-row seats to. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy reading this fanciful tale and then going to visit the statues that inspired it. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks. An invitation to dream, and a reminder of public art's ability to continually inspire and expand imaginations. -Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 108th mayor of New York City This book captures the enigmatic, cockeyed, only-in-New York charm of classics such as E. B. White's Stuart Little and George Selden's A Cricket in Times Square. -Adrian Benepe, president, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and former New York City parks commissioner In a cruel act of vandalism, Peter Pan has been ripped from his perch near Gracie Mansion and tossed in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There, among the disused lampposts and flagpole finials, he meets another bronze statue-the Discus Thrower-who has been languishing in the storeroom for a quarter century with a missing arm and a missing discus. Will the mercurial Peter Pan and the stolid Discus Thrower be able to get along, and perhaps even learn something from each other? And can Peter and Tinkerbell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal, at long last? This delightful work of fiction is based on the real-life restoration of Charles Andrew Hafner's statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Charles Schurz Park and Kostas Dimitriadis's Discus Thrower (1926) in Randall's Island Park-a process that both the author and the illustrator had front-row seats to. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy reading this fanciful tale and then going to visit the statues that inspired it. AUTHOR: Pinky Keehner, a devoted New Yorker, served as Associate Director of Randall's Island Park for twenty years, working to create a state-of-the-art sports facility for NYC kids. When she found the life-size bronze Discus Thrower in storage, it became her mission to restore the statue and return it to its rightful place in the park for all to enjoy. Cathy Oerter's love for everything discus began with her husband, four-time Olympic gold medalist discus thrower Al Oerter, and today she chairs the Al Oerter Foundation/Art of the Olympians. An international track and field athlete and art major, she encourages children to use their voices through the arts. SELLING POINTS: . A charming fable for all ages, about two damaged statues who meet in a storage facility and help each other return to their homes in the New York City parks . Based on the real-life story of the restoration of the statue of Peter Pan in Carl Schurz Park (near Gracie Mansion) and The Discus Thrower in Randall's Island Park . Read it aloud to your child or grandchild, and then take them to visit the statues. . Written by Pinky Keehner, former associate director of Randall's Island Park, who was instrumental in restoring The Discus Thrower . Illustrated by Cathy Oerter, artist, athlete, and wife of four-time Olympic gold medalist discus thrower Al Oerter A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of the statue of Peter Pan in Carl Schurz Park (near Gracie Mansion) and The Discus Thrower in Randall's Island Park in New York City. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator). …

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Hardback. Zustand: New. A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks."An invitation to dream, and a reminder of public art's ability to continually inspire and expand imaginations." - Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 108th mayor of New York City"This book captures the enigmatic, cockeyed, only-in-New York charm of classics such as E. B. White's Stuart Little and George Selden's A Cricket in Times Square." - Adrian Benepe, president, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and former New York City parks commissionerIn a cruel act of vandalism, Peter Pan has been ripped from his perch near Gracie Mansion and tossed in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There, among the disused lampposts and flagpole finials, he meets another bronze statue - the Discus Thrower - who has been languishing in the storeroom for a quarter century with a missing arm and a missing discus. Will the mercurial Peter Pan and the stolid Discus Thrower be able to get along, and perhaps even learn something from each other? And can Peter and Tinkerbell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal, at long last?This delightful work of fiction is based on the real-life restoration of Charles Andrew Hafner's statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Charles Schurz Park and Kostas Dimitriadis's Discus Thrower (1926) in Randall's Island Park - a process that both the author and the illustrator had front-row seats to. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy reading this fanciful tale and then going to visit the statues that inspired it. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator).…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks 'The Discus Thrower Meets Peter Pan is an invitation to dream.' --Michael R. Bloomberg, 108th mayor of New York City A fast-paced plot, and characters you'll root for: Vandals have cruelly ripped Peter Pan from his perch in Charles Schurz Park and tossed him in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There he meets another bronze statue--the Discus Thrower--who has been stuck there for a quarter century with a missing arm and discus. Can Peter Pan and Tinker Bell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal on Randall's Island, at long last A field trip idea: This whimsical fantasy story is based on the real-life restoration of the statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Carl Schurz Park and the Discus Thrower (1924) in Randall's Island Park. After you read the book, you can go see these iconic New York City public artworks in person. Values we all can share: At first the earnest and hardworking Discus Thrower and the free-spirited Peter Pan think they have little in common. But the two manage to overcome their differences, learn from each other, and work as a team. This is a book that will remind you of the power and possibilities of friendship. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: New. A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks."An invitation to dream, and a reminder of public art's ability to continually inspire and expand imaginations." - Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 108th mayor of New York City"This book captures the enigmatic, cockeyed, only-in-New York charm of classics such as E. B. White's Stuart Little and George Selden's A Cricket in Times Square." - Adrian Benepe, president, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and former New York City parks commissionerIn a cruel act of vandalism, Peter Pan has been ripped from his perch near Gracie Mansion and tossed in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There, among the disused lampposts and flagpole finials, he meets another bronze statue - the Discus Thrower - who has been languishing in the storeroom for a quarter century with a missing arm and a missing discus. Will the mercurial Peter Pan and the stolid Discus Thrower be able to get along, and perhaps even learn something from each other? And can Peter and Tinkerbell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal, at long last?This delightful work of fiction is based on the real-life restoration of Charles Andrew Hafner's statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Charles Schurz Park and Kostas Dimitriadis's Discus Thrower (1926) in Randall's Island Park - a process that both the author and the illustrator had front-row seats to. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy reading this fanciful tale and then going to visit the statues that inspired it. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: New. A charming fable for all ages, inspired by the true story of the restoration of two beloved statues in the New York City parks."An invitation to dream, and a reminder of public art's ability to continually inspire and expand imaginations." - Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 108th mayor of New York City"This book captures the enigmatic, cockeyed, only-in-New York charm of classics such as E. B. White's Stuart Little and George Selden's A Cricket in Times Square." - Adrian Benepe, president, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and former New York City parks commissionerIn a cruel act of vandalism, Peter Pan has been ripped from his perch near Gracie Mansion and tossed in the East River. Rescued by police divers, he finds himself awaiting restoration in a storage facility on Randall's Island. There, among the disused lampposts and flagpole finials, he meets another bronze statue - the Discus Thrower - who has been languishing in the storeroom for a quarter century with a missing arm and a missing discus. Will the mercurial Peter Pan and the stolid Discus Thrower be able to get along, and perhaps even learn something from each other? And can Peter and Tinkerbell help the Discus Thrower get restored and placed back on his pedestal, at long last?This delightful work of fiction is based on the real-life restoration of Charles Andrew Hafner's statue of Peter Pan (1928) in Charles Schurz Park and Kostas Dimitriadis's Discus Thrower (1926) in Randall's Island Park - a process that both the author and the illustrator had front-row seats to. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy reading this fanciful tale and then going to visit the statues that inspired it. Oerter, Cathy (illustrator).…