Capturing Joy: The Story of Maud Lewis
Autor Jo Ellen Bogart Ilustrat de Mark Langen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2011 – vârsta de la 8 până la 12 ani
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781770492622
ISBN-10: 1770492623
Pagini: 26
Dimensiuni: 249 x 221 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Tundra Books (NY)
ISBN-10: 1770492623
Pagini: 26
Dimensiuni: 249 x 221 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Tundra Books (NY)
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Notă biografică
Jo Ellen Bogart is the author of many best-selling children’s books, including Malcolm’s Runaway Soap, Daniel’s Dogs, and Gifts. Born in Houston, Texas, she lives in a pet-filled home in Guelph, Ontario.
Mark Lang is a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. His work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the New York Times, the Village Voice, and other publications. He has twice collaborated with author Joan Bodger on the children’s book, The Forest Family, and the travelogue, How the Heather Looks. Mark Lang lives with his family in Montreal.
From the Hardcover edition.
Mark Lang is a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. His work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the New York Times, the Village Voice, and other publications. He has twice collaborated with author Joan Bodger on the children’s book, The Forest Family, and the travelogue, How the Heather Looks. Mark Lang lives with his family in Montreal.
From the Hardcover edition.
Recenzii
“More than an account of a fascinating life, Bogart’s introduction to this Canadian painter is a lesson in self-determination…A lovely and inspiring book.”
–School Library Journal
“…charming and exquisite…this book makes a beautiful addition to any art lovers bookcase. It is also a delightful souvenir of Nova Scotia, a celebration of our rich artistry and artistic heritage…Overall, a lovely book.”
–CM Magazine
“…a tale that works at every level…it will appeal to everyone for so many reasons.”
–Resource links
“Jo Ellen Bogart tells Lewis’ story with empathy and insight…”
–Quill & Quire
“[The] text is simply written but interesting and accessible to young readers.”
–ABQLA Bulletin
“…to be easily understood for young readers.”
–Books
“…the young reader is never overwhelmed with biographical detail, but is left free to absorb the essentials of Maud’s life little by little. Soft-edge pencil drawings by Mark Lang add welcome additional details to this excellent picture biography.”
–CITY Parent
“…an exceptional book.”
–Winnipeg Free Press
“It is a particular pleasure to read how Bogart deals with the ‘artistic’ aspect of the book – discussing Lewis’ style in a meaningful way…The book deliciously treats readers to views of 13 of Lewis’ riotously delightful tableaux… [Lang’s] realistic drawings in pencil provide a gentle visual commentary about Lewis’ life.”
–The Guelph Mercury
“Bogart handles the story of Lewis’s difficult and impoverished life with great tact. Her declarative style says more than the mere words ever could…a lovely picture book…[that] will inspire curiosity about and admiration for this remarkable woman.”
–The Telegram
“…this beautifully-crafted picture book captures the heightened delight with which Maud Lewis viewed the world outside her small window.”
–The New Brunswick Reader
From the Hardcover edition.
–School Library Journal
“…charming and exquisite…this book makes a beautiful addition to any art lovers bookcase. It is also a delightful souvenir of Nova Scotia, a celebration of our rich artistry and artistic heritage…Overall, a lovely book.”
–CM Magazine
“…a tale that works at every level…it will appeal to everyone for so many reasons.”
–Resource links
“Jo Ellen Bogart tells Lewis’ story with empathy and insight…”
–Quill & Quire
“[The] text is simply written but interesting and accessible to young readers.”
–ABQLA Bulletin
“…to be easily understood for young readers.”
–Books
“…the young reader is never overwhelmed with biographical detail, but is left free to absorb the essentials of Maud’s life little by little. Soft-edge pencil drawings by Mark Lang add welcome additional details to this excellent picture biography.”
–CITY Parent
“…an exceptional book.”
–Winnipeg Free Press
“It is a particular pleasure to read how Bogart deals with the ‘artistic’ aspect of the book – discussing Lewis’ style in a meaningful way…The book deliciously treats readers to views of 13 of Lewis’ riotously delightful tableaux… [Lang’s] realistic drawings in pencil provide a gentle visual commentary about Lewis’ life.”
–The Guelph Mercury
“Bogart handles the story of Lewis’s difficult and impoverished life with great tact. Her declarative style says more than the mere words ever could…a lovely picture book…[that] will inspire curiosity about and admiration for this remarkable woman.”
–The Telegram
“…this beautifully-crafted picture book captures the heightened delight with which Maud Lewis viewed the world outside her small window.”
–The New Brunswick Reader
From the Hardcover edition.