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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
January 2009
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
9.625 x 10.75 in
Pages:
32 pp
Ages:
4-8
Grades:
P-3
ISBN-13: 9781599900490
ISBN-10: 1599900491
Ready to Dream
By Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow
Illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft
Book Description
Making her debut on the Bloomsbury list, award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli has crafted a beautiful story set in Australia about the power of creativity
Ally is so excited to be in Australia and can't wait to draw all the new animals that she'll see. But when she meets Pauline, an Aboriginal woman who's also an artist, Ally learns that art isn't always made with paints and paper. In this inspiring story beautifully illustrated by an Aboriginal artist, friendships can be borne out of the most unlikely places, and imagination can take you anywhere.“A satisfying journey that is both personal and universal.” –Booklist
"A useful introduction to a radically different culture, and a fine portrait of a child and her mentor." ―PW
“This handsome book could be used to introduce Aboriginal dream paintings, or as inspiration for young artists to open their eyes and expand their horizons.”–School Library Journal
“Highly recommended for young painters who will be encouraged, like Ally, to try their artistic wings.”—Kirkus Reviews
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