Author Profile
Rufus Butler Seder
8 Books
Rufus Butler Seder is an optical visionary, filmmaker, and the creator of Scanimation, a patented technique that uses sliding striped overlays to create the illusion of cinematic motion on a printed page. He has authored, engineered, and illustrated numerous bestselling interactive books, including "Swing!", "ABC Animals!", and "Santa!". In addition to his original titles, Seder has applied his unique kinetic technology to special editions of major franchises like "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz".
Watch the ruby slippers sparkle and the twister spin right before your eyes. Step onto the yellow brick road and experience the magic of Oz like never before. With every turn of the page, your favorite moments from the classic story leap into action. See Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion move as you journey towards the Emerald City. This special book uses a unique trick to make the pictures actually move without any screens or batteries. It is the perfect way to explore a beloved tale with a fun, hands-on twist. Grab your friends, flip the pages, and get ready for a wonderful adventure over the rainbow.
6-8 Years
22 Pages
Grab your lightsaber and get ready to jump into hyperspace. The galaxy is waiting for you, and this time, the action happens right in your hands. Watch Obi-Wan Kenobi battle Darth Maul, see Yoda twirl his green lightsaber, and zoom away with the Millennium Falcon. Every time you flip a page, the epic scenes from your favorite space adventure actually move. You do not need a screen to see the Millennium Falcon fly or a Tauntaun gallop across the snow. This special book uses amazing moving pictures to bring the ultimate battle between good and evil to life. Turn the pages back and forth to control the action yourself. The Force is definitely strong with this one.
6-8 Years
Grab your bat, jump on your bike, and get ready to move. See if you can swing, hit, catch, and pedal right along with the kids in this amazing book. Every time you turn a page, the pictures actually spring into action before your very eyes. You can watch a batter swing for the fences, see a soccer player kick the winning goal, and cheer as a skater glides across the ice. The fun rhymes ask if you can do these cool sports moves too. It is a wonderful way to explore all the fun ways your body can play. You control the speed of the action just by moving the pages back and forth.
6-8 Years
12 Pages
Get ready for a wild ride through the alphabet. Watch the alligator snap its jaws and the bats swoop through the air as you learn your letters. Every single page brings a new creature to life right before your eyes. You will see a camel trotting, a lion prowling, and a tiny mouse scurrying fast inside a wheel. The amazing moving pictures make it feel like you are standing right in the middle of a busy zoo. You control the animals just by turning the pages, making them run, jump, and play over and over again. It is a fantastic journey from A to Z that brings the whole animal kingdom straight into your hands.
6-8 Years
Get ready to see a whole new side of jolly old Saint Nick. Watch as Santa Claus hula-hoops, juggles, and even does cartwheels right on the page. This is not your quiet, sleepy Christmas story. Every time you turn a page, Santa springs into action with happy, playful energy. You will see him ride a unicycle, spin around, and blow giant bubbles. The amazing moving pictures let you control his joyful tricks just by moving the book back and forth. It is a wonderfully fun way to celebrate the holiday season with the coolest, most athletic Santa you have ever met. Grab the book and join in on his festive playtime.
6-8 Years
25 Pages
Watch a horse gallop across the page and a dog run right toward you. With one quick turn, an eagle flies and a turtle swims. This incredible book puts the wild movements of the animal kingdom right into your hands. As you move the pages back and forth, the black and white pictures spring to life and actually move. You can control how fast the animals run, fly, and jump just by changing how quickly you flip the book. It is a magical way to explore how different creatures move around the world. Get ready to wiggle, bounce, and run right alongside all your new animal friends.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
See the bright green frog hop up high and the colorful penguin waddle across the ice. The wonderful world of animals is ready to jump right out of the pages and into your hands. Every time you turn a page, a new colorful creature starts to move. You will watch them prance, stomp, and slide as you read the bouncy, rhyming words. This special book uses moving pictures to show you exactly how different animals get around. You control the action, making them hop fast or waddle slow. It is a joyful, bright, and busy adventure that will make you want to move your own feet too.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole gang for some moving, grooving fun. Watch Charlie Brown run as fast as he can to launch his kite into the sky. See Snoopy do his famous happy dance and cheer on Lucy as she skips rope. Every time you turn a page, your favorite characters actually spring into action right before your eyes. You can even watch Snoopy battle the Red Baron and see Charlie Brown try his very best to kick that slippery football. The amazing moving pictures bring the beloved comic strip straight into your hands. Grab your friends and enjoy playing along with the best gang in the neighborhood.
6-8 Years
