Buffalo Bird Girl New!
Collector of Skies By Nell Beram and Carolyn Boriss-Krimsky An outcast for much of her life, Yoko had a unique vision to create art and music that was ahead of its time—later to be celebrated. Her focus remained on being an artist, even when the world only saw her as the wife of John Lennon. 176 pages, 8×10". ISBN: 978-1-4197-0444-4 US $24.95 CAN $27.95 ISBN 978-1-4197-0444-4 January 2013
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A Hidatsa Story By S. D. Nelson Through the true story of Buffalo Bird Woman, a Hidatsa Indian born around 1839, readers will discover what Native American life was like in the nineteenth century. Using the works of Gilbert L. Wilson, who documented Buffalo Bird Woman’s story, award-winning authorillustrator S. D. Nelson has captured her spirit and lost way of life. Includes a historical timeline. Color illustrations, 56 pages, 10×10". ISBN: 978-1-4197-0355-3 US $19.95 CAN $21.95 ISBN 978-1-4197-0355-3 October
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Chuck Close Face Book By Chuck Close This fascinating, interactive autobiography presents Chuck Close’s story, his art, and a discussion of the many processes he uses to create his work. An inspired feature of the book is a mixand-match self-portrait, which allows new and interesting self-portraits to be created and his many techniques to be seen side by side. Mix-and-match section, color illustrations, 64 pages, 8×10¼". ISBN: 978-1-4197-0163-4 ISBN$18.95 978-1-4197-0163-4 US CAN $21.95
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Van Gogh Art Kit In association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art This interactive book is perfect for budding artists and great for a classroom art library. Kit with 24 oil pastels and 106-page book including 10 color Van Gogh masterpieces and perforated guided drawing pages, 8¾×8⅞". ISBN: 978-0-8109-7021-2 ISBN$17.95 978-0-8109-7021-2 US CAN $19.95
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George Bellows Painter with a Punch! By Robert Burleigh, in association with the National Gallery of Art No punches are pulled in this fascinating biography that covers the life and work of the prolific artist George Bellows. Having spent most of his adult life in New York City, Bellows left behind an extraordinary body of work that captures life in this dynamic city: bustling street scenes, boxing matches, and boys swimming in the Hudson River. Color illustrations, 48 pages, 10×10". ISBN: 978-1-4197-0166-5 ISBN$18.95 978-1-4197-0166-5 US CAN $21.95
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ART 123 Count from 1 to 12 with Great Works of Art By Stefano Zuffi Children will learn to count from 1 to 12 while looking at cats by Gainsborough, boats by Van Gogh, a circle of dancers by Matisse, a king and queen sculpted by Henry Moore, and much more! 12 color illustrations, 32 pages, 8⅝×8⅝". ISBN: 978-1-4197-0100-9 ISBN$12.95 978-1-4197-0100-9 US CAN $14.95
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Diego Rivera His World and Ours
Me, Frida
By Duncan Tonatiuh
By Amy Novesky Illustrated by David Diaz
This charming book introduces one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera, to young readers. It tells the story of Diego as a young, mischievous boy who demonstrated a clear passion for art and then went on to become one of the most famous painters in the world. 40 pages, 32 color illustrations, 9×10".
This is a lyrical picture book about the year when Frida Kahlo lived in San Francisco. Frida begins to explore the city on her own, embrace a new culture, and finally express her vision as an artist. 32 pages of color illustrations, 10¼×10". ISBN: 978-0-8109-8969-6 ISBN 978-0810989696 US $16.95 CAN $21.95 51695
ISBN: 978-0-8109-9731-8 ISBN $16.95 978-0810997318 US CAN $19.95 51695
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