{"product_id":"9780805087529","title":"Edward Hopper Paints His World","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eEdward Hopper Paints His World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Robert Burleigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward 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\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a narrative as calmly straightforward as Hopper's work, Burleigh introduces the great American realist.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hopper was one of the foremost American painters of the 20th century, and this wonderfully illustrated book provides a detailed biographical portrait of him. Minor's art, lush and perfectly varied with pencil sketches interspersed between colorful paintings, is accompanied by Burleigh's compelling text.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full-page paintings reminiscent of Hopper originals accompany the straightforward text of this picture book biography from the team behind \u003ci\u003eNight Flight\u003c\/i\u003e . . . A lovely, quiet introduction to a luminary among American painters.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“*Two masters of illustrated, brief biographies for young people reunite . . . an enduring and inspiring book that will help kids to understand the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e of an artist at work.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In many scenes, readers peer over Hopper's shoulder as he works, seeing what he sees. The accessible narrative then invites the audience to think more critically about the context in which Hopper created.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Minor's sweet, verdant watercolors shine.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe on If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Offers a glimpse of Thoreau's philosophy that young children can understand.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fine introduction to the value of Thoreau and the natural world.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Poignantly imagines a father and son paying their respects on the prairie.” —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on Abraham Lincoln Comes Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Moving prose and dramatic night scenes show them as part of a grieving yet grateful nation, paying homage to a fallen hero.” —\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle on Abraham Lincoln Comes Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This quiet, lovely book sensitively communicates a sense of the magnitude of loss felt by so many.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Abraham Lincoln Comes Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed NCSS-CBC NotableTrade-Soc.Stdy (2015), Winner Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens (2015), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2015), Long-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780805087529\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40595601621198,"sku":"9780805087529","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_bb7ff3dd-e5fe-4117-b1d0-6deeff10d758.jpg?v=1637836277","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780805087529","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}