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Hands: Growing Up to Be an Artist Hardcover - 2004
by Lois Ehlert; Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
The Caldecott Honor-winning artist presents this moving book that celebrates the importance of nurturing the creative spirit within everyone. Full color.
Summary
As the child in this story watches her mother and father work with their hands, she knows she wants to build and sew and garden and paint just like they do. All she needs is a special place to work, lots of good materials--and plenty of encouragement. With these tools, she is able to make the most wonderful things.
From Caldecott Honor-winning artist Lois Ehlert, here is a book for anyone, young or old, a book that celebrates the importance of nurturing the creative spirit within us all.
Includes an inspiring author's note.
From Caldecott Honor-winning artist Lois Ehlert, here is a book for anyone, young or old, a book that celebrates the importance of nurturing the creative spirit within us all.
Includes an inspiring author's note.
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- Title Hands: Growing Up to Be an Artist
- Author Lois Ehlert; Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books, New York
- Date September 1, 2004
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780152051075 / 0152051074
- Weight 0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)
- Dimensions 6.72 x 9.48 x 0.53 in (17.07 x 24.08 x 1.35 cm)
- Ages 04 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Reading level 540
- Library of Congress subjects Toy and movable books, Parent and child
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004001237
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Praise for Hands:
[star]"Ehlert works visual magic . . . This inventive effort deserves nothing less than a big hand."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Charming, creative, and unique, this vibrant title celebrates and nurtures the efforts of young artists . . . A hands-down choice for gift-giving."--School Library Journal
"Children and adults will want to get their hands on this book . . . Once again, Ehlert makes us see simple, everyday objects anew."--Chicago Tribune
[star]"Ehlert works visual magic . . . This inventive effort deserves nothing less than a big hand."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Charming, creative, and unique, this vibrant title celebrates and nurtures the efforts of young artists . . . A hands-down choice for gift-giving."--School Library Journal
"Children and adults will want to get their hands on this book . . . Once again, Ehlert makes us see simple, everyday objects anew."--Chicago Tribune
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2005, Page 31
- Kirkus Review - Children, 09/01/2004, Page 864
- Publishers Weekly, 09/13/2004, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 09/13/2004, Page 81
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