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Harris, Lois V.
4 Reviews
(4)
4-6
This biography introduces young readers to Lotta Crabtree (1847–1924), who began entertaining gold rush miners at age eight. Her long career as a singer, actress, and comedienne (purportedly the first American female to do comedy) is ably documented, but the tight text and sidebars in a horizontal page design and some too-small black-and-white photographs may discourage readers. Timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Parrish's realistically drawn fantasy scenes and figures drew criticism; he remained true to his particular gift, and achieved great commercial success. Liberally illustrated with Parrish's dreamlike posters and paintings, this picture book biography provides a minimal sketch of the artist's early life in order to frame his creative development and style. Notes about the illustrations are appended.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(3)
K-3
As a boy, Charles Russell dreamed of traveling west from St. Louis to the frontier. As a man, he fulfilled his dream and became a cowboy and a self-taught artist. The romance of outdoor life in the West inspired his paintings and sculptures, which illustrate this biographical picture book. Photographs of Russell, his wife, and son are included.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
4-6
This biography uses Cassatt's life to make a point about following one's dreams. The text outlines her childhood ambitions, the challenges she faced, and her eventual artistic success. Numerous reproductions of paintings help inform the text's discussion of Cassatt's subjects and techniques, though the commentary can be vague and bland ("The people in her pictures showed their feelings in their faces").
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
4 reviews
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