Das Mädchen auf dem Motorrad
Die Geschichte der ersten Frau, die die Welt auf einem Motorrad umrundete. Biografie für Kinder von 5 bis 9 Jahren. Klischeefrei & authentisch erzählt
Die Geschichte der ersten Frau, die die Welt auf einem Motorrad umrundete. Biografie für Kinder von 5 bis 9 Jahren. Klischeefrei & authentisch erzählt
Das bunte Leben von Louise Bourgeois
In der Textilwerkstatt der Eltern lernt Louise alles über Blüten, Tiere, Farben und Gewebe. Sie erfährt, dass Purpurrot von Schnecken stammt, Gelb von Pflanzen, schwarze Wolle vom Schaf, alles Leben aber aus dem Fluss. Als ihre Mutter stirbt, beschließt Louise, Naturwissenschaftlerin zu werden. Doch das Blau, die Farbe des Flusses aus Kindertagen, „zwickt ihr Herz“. Wird Louise die Fäden der Erinnerung wieder aufnehmen – und zu etwas ganz Besonderem spinnen?
Young Mary Browne Robinson loved color, even her name had a color in it. All she wanted to do was to make art. But becoming an artist wasn't an easy. Her parents worked hard to provide her paper and paints, and Mary worked hard to enter contests and earn a spot at a school for the arts. She even had to work hard to find her place at the Walt Disney Studios. But Walt was easily impressed by Mary Blair. When she joined his trip to South America, Mary had never seen such color. She collected that color and used it in her concept art for Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, and even the It's a Small World attraction at Disneyland. This beautifully illustrated picture book shares Mary's story, in all its inspiring flair.
Exploring the theme of imagination, this book presents a poetic and open-ended narrative centered around horses. It draws inspiration from the artistic styles of Carson Ellis and Carter Higgins, creating a unique blend that invites readers to envision the limitless possibilities of their creativity. Through its lyrical prose, the story encourages a deep appreciation for the wonders of the world and the magic that can be found within it.
Exploring the life and legacy of Sylvia Plath, this picture book delves into her poignant final writings, capturing her unique voice and emotional depth. Through vivid illustrations and evocative text, it invites readers to experience Plath's artistry and the themes of identity, struggle, and resilience that permeate her work. This enchanting portrayal not only honors her contributions to literature but also inspires a new generation to connect with her profound insights and creativity.
This is the little known story of Georgia O'Keeffe's nine-week trip to Hawaii in 1939 as a guest of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, who commissioned her to create a painting for their pineapple juice campaign.
Use traditional piecing skills to create tomorrow's heirloom quilts. You'll discover how to give your favorite blocks a scrappy, modern look with popular designer Amy Ellis' elegant and up-to-date versions of time-tested quilt designs. Learn a bit about the history behind each block as Amy reimagines them as new classics. Build your confidence to "go modern" with Amy's bright and appealing designs Tips for using color and negative space ensure a modern look with the fabric from your stash Get handy hints, from Amy and other top designers, that will help you source and store your collection of scraps
Celebrates a child's love for a variety of trucks, from fire engines to cement mixers to ice cream trucks.
Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios latest film, Finding Dory, this jacketed picture book features everyone's favorite forgetful fish and is complemented by stunning original artwork.
After losing her mother, shy Natumi is rescued by a team from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants..