World More Beautiful
The Life and Art of Barbara Cooney
$44.92
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2024
Summary
This stunning and lyrical picture book biography details the life and art of celebrated children’s book creator, Barbara Cooney.
For every kid who loves art, here is the inspirational story of beloved illustrator and two-time Caldecott Medalist, Barbara Cooney.
Barbara was born in a hotel in Brooklyn, with a view of the city and the sea. Her father loved numbers and money. But Barbara and her mother loved art, and colour, and light. Barbara’s favourite days were when she staye…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593484388 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 059348438X |
| Author: | Angela Burke Kunkel, Becca Stadtlander |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 279mm |
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Critics Review
★ “A delight to eye and ear alike, this biography provides an abundant dignity and beauty worthy of its subject.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Quiet gouache spreads with an appropriately folk-art feel give a sense of meditative calm to this picture book biography.” —Publishers Weekly“This compelling profile is a perfect companion for readers discovering the works of this inspired storyteller who followed her own path and always did something to make it more beautiful.” —Booklist
About The Author
Angela Burke Kunkel
Angela Burke Kunkel is the author of Digging for Words, an ALA Notable Book and Kirkus Best Book of the Year. It also received the Americas Award and the International Latino Book Award for best English language title. She is also the author Make Way, which has received two starred reviews, and Penguin Journey, called “stunning” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.
Becca Stadtlander is an illustrator and fine artist. In 2019, she won the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration for Made by Hand- A Crafts Sampler. Picture books she has illustrated include Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards, Sleep Tight, Farm, and On Wings of Words, which received four starred reviews. Her work is also featured in adult books, editorial publications, stationery, home decor products, and book covers.
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