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This biography introduces readers to Jerry Pinkney, illustrator of more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning The Lion and the Mouse. Readers will learn about Pinkney's childhood in Pennsylvania and his current family life in New York State, his early interest in drawing, and the inspiration behind his traditional African-American stories such as John Henry and The Talking Eggs. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Pinkney's family, his life as an illustrator, and his beloved works, including The Patchwork Quilt.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed The Children's Illustrators series offers readers easy access to the artists who have created some of the most memorable illustrations in children's literature. Each engaging biography traces one popular artist's life from childhood through their education to their ultimate success as an award-winning illustrator. Readers will discover that behind the remarkable career of each artist, there is an inspiring life story. An "Elements of Art" sidebar helps define one of the artist's practiced techniques. And, full-color photos enhance the easy-to-read text and highlight each illustrator's unique artistic style.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed The Children's Illustrators series offers readers easy access to the artists who have created some of the most memorable illustrations in children's literature. Each engaging biography traces one popular artist's life from childhood through their education to their ultimate success as an award-winning illustrator. Readers will discover that behind the remarkable career of each artist, there is an inspiring life story. An "Elements of Art" sidebar helps define one of the artist's practiced techniques. And, full-color photos enhance the easy-to-read text and highlight each illustrator's unique artistic style.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.