Synopses & Reviews
In February 1939, Georgia O'Keeffe boarded an ocean liner headed to Hawaii. She had been invited to the islands by the Hawaiian Pineapple Company to create two paintings to promote the delights of pineapple juice. They imagined she'd paint at least one image of a pineapple, but Georgia had other ideas--namely that no one would tell her what to paint. As Georgia toured the islands, she painted flowers, feathered fishhooks, green pleated mountains, and the blue, blue sea. Georgia so loved her time in Hawaii that when the Hawaiian Pineapple Company asked again for a pineapple, she relented. From her studio in New York City, all she had to do to see Hawaii or the beautiful fruit was close her eyes.
Amy Novesky's lyrical telling of this little-known story and Yuyi Morales' gorgeous paintings perfectly capture Georgia's strong artistic spirit.
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"Prose as vivid as an O'Keeffe painting . . . A superb and inspiring introduction for children to an exceptional American artist."--
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Wonderful . . . A lively personal overview of a fascinating life."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"As clear, spare, and rhythmic as the painter's compositions . . . A quiet, yet intense look at Georgia O'Keeffe's life and work."--Booklist (starred review)
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"An appealing and slightly humorous portrayal of O'Keefe's artistic vision and determination, along with a peek at the Hawaii of over half a century ago...accessible, unfussy and visually charming."--Kirkus "A rich and unexpected depiction of a treasured artist."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"One person can make a difference is a message that resonates throughout Krull's stirring biography..."
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andquot;This quiet, engaging offering celebrates the artistand#39;s vision and her idiosyncratic work.andquot;
andmdash;Booklistand#160;
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andquot;This quiet, engaging offering celebrates the artistand#39;s vision and her idiosyncratic work.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;The illustrations combine watercolor with digital painting, collage, and vintage papers, resulting in a soft palette and an uncomplicated, accessible drawing style. Children will delight in the whimsy of the art pieces and their placement in the garden as well as the participation of Maryandrsquo;s dogs, Sassafras and Basil, in the discovery process.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;The Kanduuml;glers use watercolor, digital painting, collage and vintage papers to portray Maryand#39;s world and sculptures...A friendly chronicle of an offbeat artist.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Chalky mixed-media collages are punctuated by items of significance...a quiet homage.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andquot;The authors embellish their picture-book biography of artist Mary Nohl (1914andndash;2001) with touches of whimsy...The illustrationsandmdash;digital collages of scratchy, affectionate paintings on an assortment of papersandmdash;mirror this sense of wonder.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
andquot;An appealing and kid-friendly introduction to Nohland#39;s art.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin
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"The digital photographs of Moralesand#8217;s unique polymer-clay sculptures, surrounded by elements and colors distinctive of traditional Mexican crafts, create a surrealistic atmosphere that transforms the locations where this story take placeand#8212;a humble home and a schooland#8212;into fantastic places. Children and adults, especially those who love listening and telling stories, will be thrilled to discover Abuelitaand#8217;s enchanting profession."--Kirkus Reviews
"A young boy narrates an affectionate ode to his beloved grandmother in this fanciful picture book . . . the many Spanish terms are well defined within the boyand#8217;s engaging and poetic narrative, in which he conveys his admiration and affection for his appealingly peppy grandmother . . . the eye-catching, mixed-media illustrations, sparked with bright patterns, textures, and color, will help reinforce the meaning in the words. A charming tribute to family and the joys and inspiration that storytelling can bring."--Booklist
"The vignettes seamlessly knit together realism and fantasy, giving every spread a dreamy physicality "--Publishers Weekly
"It seems a touch unfair that any one person should have as much talent in her bones as Yuyi Morales."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 - SLJ blog
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The story of a girl who had the courage to follow her heart.
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From the time she was a young girl, Georgia O'Keeffe saw the world in her own way.
At night she climbed a ladder to the starlit sky to await the sun. She walked in the hills at daybreak and in moonlight. She gathered bones and rocks, and brought them home to paint. And she always knew what was in her heart--to be an artist.
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From the time she was just a young girl, Georgia O'Keeffe viewed the world in her own way. While other girls played with toys and braided their hair, Georgia practiced her drawing and let her hair fly free. As an adult, Georgia followed her love of art from the steel canyons of New York City to the vast plains of New Mexico. There she painted all day, and slept beneath the stars at night. Throughout her life Georgia O'Keeffe followed her dreams--and so found her way to become a great American artist.
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Georgia Oand#8217;Keeffeand#8217;s Hawaiian tour celebrates natural beauty and powerful artistic convictions. Georgia Oand#8217;Keeffe was famous for painting exactly what she wanted, whether flowers or skulls. Who would ever dare to tell her what to paint? The Hawaiian Pineapple Company tried. Luckily for them, Georgia fell in love with Hawaii. There she painted the beloved green islands, vibrant flowers, feathered fishhooks, and the blue, blue sea. But did she paint what the pineapple company wanted most of all? Amy Noveskyand#8217;s lyrical telling of this little-known story and Yuyi Moralesand#8217;s gorgeous paintings perfectly capture Georgiaand#8217;s strong artistic spirit. The book includes an authorand#8217;s note, illustratorand#8217;s note, bibliography, map of the islands, and endpapers that identify Georgiaand#8217;s favorite Hawaiian flowers.
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This is the little known story of Georgia O'Keeffe's nine-week trip to Hawaii in 1939 as a guest of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, who commissioned her to create a painting for their pineapple juice campaign.
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In this inviting picture book biography of Mary Nohl, we meet the artist as a young girl, just discovering her talent, and watch as her front yard sculpture garden comes to life.
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While the rest of her classmates were making pastries in cooking classes, Mary Nohl was making artandmdash;anything she fancied out of anything she could find. Inspiration struck Mary even when she wasnandrsquo;t looking for it. Mary used common objects to make uncommon art. And one day, her garden was a gallery.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Mary Nohl passed away in 2001 at the age of eighty-seven. Her famous garden gallery is located in the front yard of her Fox Point, Wisconsin, home to this day.
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Award-winning author Kathleen Krull celebrates our most important Hispanic civil rights leader.
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Cesar Chavez is known as one of America's greatest civil rights leaders. When he led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers. But Cesar wasn't always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family slaved in the fields for barely enough money to survive.
Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that--maybe--he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened.
An author's note provides historical context for the story of Cesar Chavez's life.
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Abuelita, who uses words that areand#160;"as wild as blossoms blooming,"and#160;is not only an amazing grandmother, but she also has a very important job--as a storyteller.
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Winner of a 2010 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor!
Abuelitaandrsquo;s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcachaandmdash;her jalopyandmdash;with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother everandmdash;with a very important job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonderful props, Abuelita is a storyteller. Next to being a grandmother, that may be the most important job of all.
Sprinkled with Spanish and infused with love, My Abuelita is a glorious celebration of family, imagination, and the power of story.
About the Author
Winner of a 2010 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor!and#160;Abuelitaand#8217;s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs hercarcachaand#151;her jalopyand#151;with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother everand#151;with averyimportant job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonderful props, Abuelita is a storyteller. Next to being a grandmother, that may be the most important job of all.and#160;Sprinkled with Spanish and infused with love,My Abuelitais a glorious celebration of family, imagination, and the power of story.TONY JOHNSTON's many acclaimed picture books includeThe Worm Familyillustrated by Stacy Innerst andThat Summerillustrated by Barry Moser.Any Small Goodness,her first novel for young readers, was named the 2002 SCBA Book of the Year. She lives in San Marino, California.and#160;YUYI MORALESis an award-winning children's book illustrator. Herand#160;breakout picture book wasHarvesting Hopeby Kathleen Krull, which was namedand#160;a Pura Belprand#233; Honor Book. Yuyi lives in Pleasant Hill, California.www.yuyimorales.com