| Hi, I'm Norman: The Story of American Illustrator Norman Rockwell Contributor(s): Burleigh, Robert (Author), Minor, Wendell (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1442496703 ISBN-13: 9781442496705 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Painting |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018040503 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.7" W x 11.1" (1.00 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "An inviting and admiring introduction to an important American artist." --Kirkus Reviews From award-winning author Robert Burleigh comes a striking, intimate picture book biography about an American icon--beloved artist Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell is best known for capturing the American spirit as a painter and illustrator in the late twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated, first-person narrative explores Rockwell's life in episodes based on important moments in American history. Norman Rockwell is not only a great American artist, but he also successfully chronicled two generations of American life, making him one of the most beloved and well-known American artists of all time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burleigh, Robert: - Robert Burleigh is the award-winning author of many books for children, including The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn, illustrated by Barry Blitt; Night Flight, illustrated by Wendell Minor; Black Whiteness, illustrated by Walter Lyon Krudop; and Sylvia's Bookshop, illustrated by Katy Wu. His many other books include Hoops; Stealing Home; and Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep! He lives in Michigan.Minor, Wendell: - Wendell Minor has illustrated dozens of picture books, and his work has won countless awards and is in permanent collections of such institutions as the Museum of American Illustration and the Library of Congress. His cover illustrations have graced some of the most significant novels of our time by authors such as Toni Morrison, David McCullough, and James Michener. He lives in Washington, Connecticut. Visit him online at MinorArt.com. |