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Peter Sís

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Biography

Peter Sís is a Czech-born American illustrator and writer of children's books. As a cartoonist his editorial illustrations have appeared in Time, Newsweek, Esquire, and The Atlantic Monthly. In 2012 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his "lasting contribution" as an illustrator of children's literature.

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Acting

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Dreams About Stray Cats

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“Do you know what I’ve always wanted to find out, brother? Where do you get your ideas for your drawings?” director David Sís asks his older brother Petr at the beginning of the film. He doesn’t get an answer right away, but perhaps it can be found in this documentary that, with great care, traces the highly successful career of a talented and multifaceted artist whose work crosses generational and geographic boundaries.

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Dreams About Stray Cats

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Child – Toddler

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A document on proper upbringing and lifestyle for toddlers. It provides guidance on clothing and meal plans and highlights common mistakes parents often make. In conclusion, it emphasizes the benefits of daycare centers, which ensure that children receive proper upbringing and lifestyle guidance.

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Child – Toddler

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The HeadsMOVIE

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The Heads

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An animated exploration of the human head

The Heads

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An animated exploration of the human head

The Heads

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An animated exploration of the human head

Island for 6,000 Alarm Clocks

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The first professional animated film by Petr Sís, who later became the great children's author-illustrator Peter Sís after emigrating to America. Based on an odd satiric story by Miloš Macourek; purportedly banned in Czechoslovakia upon its release.

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Island for 6,000 Alarm Clocks

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