(4) K-3 Young Kate Millet is thrilled to be the model for John Singer Sargent's painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. Sargent, however, decides Kate's hair is too dark, and when he chooses other models, she gets angry. The telling is wordy, but the story and paintings provide an engaging look at Sargent's work and the 1880s expatriate art scene in England. Bib.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) YA Art Encounters series. Inspired by Sargent's The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit, this Gothic tale draws readers into the painter's relationship with a mysterious, eccentric family who may be hiding a terrible secret. The suspense is well maintained, but the ending is somewhat flat. Factual details of Sargent's life and work are included unobtrusively. An author's note provides further information. Reading list, timeline, websites.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) 4-6 Artist Biographies series. The large typeface (and publisher's age recommendation) indicates this series is intended for primary-grade readers, but the forthright language and sophisticated ideas make the books more appropriate for middle graders. Reproductions and photos accompany the comprehensive, though short, texts. These volumes provide a strong picture of each artist's career. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Artist Biographies titles: Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning, John Singer Sargent, Norman Rockwell, Edward Hopper, and Georgia O'Keeffe.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt