Library's review
The story follows Calder’s joyous creative process from child- hood to adulthood; the illustrations of his whimsical wire circus figures, gigantic colorful sculptures, and metal mobiles capture his unique use of materials and design. Author’s Note. Bibliography.
Genres
Lexile
L
Publication
Viking Books for Young Readers (2008), 40 pages
Description
As a boy, Sandy was always fiddling with odds and ends, making objects for friends. When he got older he started creating wire sculptures. Sandy made a lion. Next came a lion cage. Before he knew it, he had an entire circus and was traveling between Paris and New York performing a brand-new kind of art for amazed audiences.
Subjects
Awards
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 10.94 inches
ISBN
0670062685 / 9780670062683
DDC/MDS
| 730.92 |