The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
$35.00
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
5 April 1988
Summary
In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.
Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains, a young Indian boy had a Dream-Vision in which it was revealed that one day he would create a painting that was as pure as the colors of the evening sky at sunset. The boy grew up to become the painter of the tribe, but although he fo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399215346 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0399215344 |
| Author: | Tomie dePaola |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 5 April 1988 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 211mm x 262mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life’s work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts.
It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children’s book. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children’s books.
He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field.
Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children’s books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.
Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.
Key Achievements:
- Published for over 30 years.
- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.
- Books published in over 15 different countries.
- Receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.
Significant Recognitions:
- Caldecott Honor Award
- Newbery Honor Award
- Smithson Medal
- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal
- Regina Medal
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