Sabudapalooza!

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Robert Sabuda, the premier paper engineer pop-up artist around, is coming to Cincinnati!

We have exciting plans for this Saturday, Nov. 18: A Pop-Up Party with Robert Sabuda from 1-3 in the Main Library Atrium. It will be fabulous fun: a talk with slides from Mr. Sabuda, pop-up crafts for everyone, exhibits of his work throughout the library, and opportunities to get Robert Sabuda's real live signature in your copies of his books (available at the Friends Shop)!

Every book by Robert Sabuda is a glorious work of art. My favorite, Winter's Tale, is a gorgeous white and sparkly depiction of winter, from the first pop-up of a soaring pure white owl to the last twinkly forest clearing.

I have written before about the appeal of pop-up books. Remember: definitely NOT just for kids!

Some favorite Robert Sabuda Holiday books are:

Christmas Alphabet, a beautiful almost all-white depiction of every letter with a sometimes unexpected pop-up illustration.

The Night Before Christmas, a wonderful interpretation of the famous poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas".

The Twelve Days of Christmas, happily re-issued in an anniversary edition with a big surprise at the end.

So many books! More favorites:

Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters and Dinosaurs: Encyclopedia Prehistorica are companion books that educate in stunning 3-D.

America the Beautiful is an inspirational patriotic tribute to the song.

Classics include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and The Moveable Mother Goose.

And we can't overlook Castle, a book made in conjunction with Matthew Reinhart, another terrific pop-up book artist.

And, for dessert, the jaunty Cookie Count is a mouse adventure through cookies up to 10.