Best of
Adaptations

2007

The Art of Pirates of the Caribbean


Wendy Lefkon - 2007
    Presents an exclusive look into the preparation and production of the movie trilogy by presenting full-color images, concept drawings, set designs, costume sketches, intricate props, set pieces, and special effects.

Clash


Rick Bundschuh - 2007
    One year after losing an arm in a shark attack, fourteen-year-old Bethany Hamilton is still a champion surfer and serves as an inspiration to others, but her faith is tested when an unpleasant new girl seeks her friendship.

The One and Only Shrek!


William Steig - 2007
    Ordinarily, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the surface of the planet is what you consider ordinary. SHREK! can be found in this collection of six modern picture-book classics by Steig, along with stories concerning creatures ordinary and extraordinary—from Irene, a brave and loving little girl who must battle a howling blizzard, to Spinky, a boy who is so completely annoyed by his family that he no longer has any use for the human race. Gathered together for the first time, these entertaining stories will delight fans of Steig, both old and new.

The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking: The First Collection


Cressida Cowell - 2007
    He was known throughout Vikingdom as "the Dragon Whisperer," on account of his power over the terrible beasts. But it wasn't always like that... Now, for the first time, three of Hiccup's legendary adventures, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Speak Dragonese, and How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse are being included in a collectable gift set that is just in time for the holidays

Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws


Ingo Arndt - 2007
    Whose foot is this? An intriguing close-up of an animal's foot piques curiosity that is satisfiedon the following page with a stunning full-size photo of the animal itself and a brief descriptionof how the foot is used.