Library's review
Was Sun Ra sent from Saturn to be a jazz musician? This biography describes the life of “Sonny” Blount/Sun Ra as if this was exactly the case. Each illustration is a work of art, much like Sun Ra’s music.
Genres
Publication
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2014), Edition: First, 40 pages
Description
"As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.Edward Hopper's story is one of courage, resilience, and determination. In this striking picture book biography, Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor invite young readers into the world of a truly special American painter (most celebrated for his paintings "Nighthawks" and "Gas")"--
Awards
CCBC Choices (2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2015)
Illinois Reads (K-2 — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 10.34 x 10.31 inches
ISBN
0805087524 / 9780805087529
DDC/MDS
| 759.13 |
Other editions
Edward Hopper Paints His World by Robert Burleigh (Hardcover)