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Swing!: A Scanimation Picture Book [Board book]

Rufus Butler Seder
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 15, 2008 4 and up
Published last fall, Gallop! introduced the amazing technology called Scanimation and took the children’s book world by storm. It became an instant bestseller—#1 on The New York Times children's list.

Now Swing! does for kids what Gallop! does for animals—a boy rides a bike, a girl kicks her soccer ball, a swimmer cuts through the water, and a skater pirouettes on ice. The effect is joyous, magical, mesmerizing, and taps into the the endless fascination that children find in watching other children. The second book created by Rufus Butler Seder, the inventor, artist, and filmmaker who developed Scanimation out of his obsession with antique optical toys and other pre-motion-picture illusions, Swing! uses "persistence of vision" and a patented state-of-the-art multiphase animation process to create astonishment. There is nothing else like this unique, patented technology that literally inspires wonder.

The images burst with activity, and adding greatly is a happy, rhyming text that captures in words the pure energy of the figures in motion. You can't put it down.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Admirers of Gallop! which last year introduced Seder's astonishing Scanimation technology, won't want to miss this sports-themed follow-up. Open the die-cut cover and see a baseball player swing his bat at a ball, then watch as the ball zooms ever-larger to fit the acetate window showcasing all this action. Yes, there's motion on each of these spreads, or the illusion of motion, as hidden engineering triggers codes on the b&w Scanimation images. As in the previous title, colored fonts and multicolored borders offset the severity of the b&w pictures and generate reader participation: Can you ride a bicycle?/ spin! vrim! vrooom! On other spreads, child athletes perform soccer drills, run, cartwheel, twirl on ice skates, shoot hoops, swim and lead cheers—it's all jaw-dropping, even if the novelty technology has yet to find its most imaginative application. Ages 3–up. (Oct.)
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About the Author

Rufus Butler Seder is an optical genius whose first significant invention was Lifetiles, glass-walled murals that appear to come to life when the viewer walks by. He’s installed them at the Smithsonian, SeaWorld, Union Station, and other museums, aquariums, train stations, and ocean liners around the world. Next came Scanimation, and his company EyeThink, Inc., a business that produces a line of toys and gifts using technologies he’s invented. Mr. Seder lives in Boston, Massachusetts.


Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 and up
  • Board book: 12 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (October 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761151273
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761151272
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Rufus Butler Seder is the inventor of Lifetiles, glass-tiled murals that appear to come to life when the viewer walks by; he's installed them at the Smithsonian, Sea World, Union Station, and other museums, aquariums, train stations, and ocean liners around the world. He is also the founder of EyeThink, Inc., a company that develops and produces a line of toys and gifts using the technologies he's invented. Mr. Seder lives in Boston.

Customer Reviews

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I bought this book for Christmas presents for my 16 month old grandson and my 17 month old great nephew. Mrs. Sherry Knight  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
The book was so much fun for the children. Dorothy  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome moving pictures! October 25, 2008
By Sawyer
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a kindergarten teacher and so I've read thousands of children's books to my students. This book and the similar book "Gallop" by the same author, are some of our favorites and are loved by both children and adults. I've also given both books as gifts that received rave reviews!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Rufus Butler! December 3, 2008
Format:Board book
Fans of Rufus Butler's previous book "Gallop" will love this new offering. This book has kids in various motions - riding a bike, moving on ice etc. Although the suggested age group says 4-8, I'd say even babies-toddlers will appreciate this and be enthralled by the moving images. Though the idea behind this is by no means novel, it still has a magical feel to it and even adults will be fascinated!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for Parents, too December 9, 2008
Format:Board book
We love this book at our house. The kids even took it to "show and tell" on Thanksgiving with extended family. Everyone loved it - esp. the adults. What a fun book! I'm getting Gallop!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for "young at heart" of all ages
We gave this at Christmas to our just turned 3 year-old grand daughter and she squealed with delight when she opened it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by NMK
5.0 out of 5 stars Scanimation Book - Good
The book was so much fun for the children. They liked the animations and related to them and the comments. "I can do that too!"
Published 4 months ago by Dorothy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great new board book for older toddlers
The movement in this very sturdy board book keeps my grandson entranced while in the car, in church etc. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Zelda
5.0 out of 5 stars swing
my grandchildren love the moving pictures and the three that i purchased for them were in great shape thank you very much.
Published 19 months ago by Susan Lasher
5.0 out of 5 stars Swing for the fences!
The second in a rapidly expanding series of Scanimation books by Rufus Butler Seder. The artwork is amazing but the book will not stand up to repeated readings--or should I say... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Timothy Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Scanimation for All
Last Christmas I bought a Scanimation book for my grand daughter who shows some symptoms of autism. It was Gallop Gallop! Read more
Published on November 23, 2010 by Thomas Sobieski
5.0 out of 5 stars Swing!
How do they do it?? What fun. great for kids and adults alike.
Published on June 21, 2010 by Barbara T. Wenders
5.0 out of 5 stars Swing Scanimation Review
This book is a great book to share with little ones. They will be thrilled by the "movement" of the figures. Excellent product, excellent price
Published on June 12, 2010 by Margo A. Goldberg
4.0 out of 5 stars Swing!: A Scanimation Picture Book
I loved this book. I original borrowed it from the library for my grandchild, but I fell in love with it. It's like a glorified flip book.
Published on February 7, 2010 by Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars animated book
Love the movement and the items chosen for the book. One for all ages.
Published on October 14, 2009 by Peggy Bryan
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