A Flash of Color and Light
A Biography of Dale Chihuly
$42.51
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
12 November 2024
Summary
The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly, with stunning watercolor illustrations that reveal the history of the art, for aspiring artists ages 5-9.
Travel along with Dale Chihuly on his life’s journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim. Dale Chihuly’s early life presented many challenges, such as tragic losses in his family at a young age and an acc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632171900 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1632171902 |
| Author: | Sharon Mentyka, Shelley Couvillion |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Sasquatch Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 12 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 448g |
| Dimensions: | 285mm x 224mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Growing to Greatness |
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Critics Review
“An interesting read and a beautiful book to explore as it introduces readers to the work and world of a spectacular glass artist.” — Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
About The Author
Sharon Mentyka
SHARON MENTYKA is a children’s writer and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes- fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was the 2016 children’s winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. She is the author of Think Smart, Be Fearless- A Biography of Bill Gates, and The Heart of the Storm- A Biography of Sue Bird.
SHELLEY COUVILLION is an illustrator who works mainly with gouache and colored pencils. She found her love for illustrating when she used to draw while listening to her mother read books aloud to her as a child. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Illustoria and Bravery.
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