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misspippireads's review against another edition
3.0
Pablo Picasso and Braque
Blue Period and Collage
"How you take things from different places to make a whole."
Reviewed from a library copy.
Blue Period and Collage
"How you take things from different places to make a whole."
Reviewed from a library copy.
onceuponacarm's review against another edition
4.0
Emily's family is going through a divorce, and she's going through a "blue period" like Picasso did. Through short picture-book style chapters, we see her struggle with the change in her family and how it affects her emotionally and artistically. Though this is a blue story, it isn't depressing. She uses art to work through what it means to now have two homes and how to put the pieces back together. Definitely more about Emily than about Picasso (like I wouldn't necessarily use this book to introduce the artist or an art concept to a class--it's more suited to independent reading or reading as a family), though the bits of info about art history may broaden its appeal beyond the child-of-divorce crowd. Nicely done and suitable for 1st-5th grade.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
In short chapters (a few pages each) we meet Emily, who wants to be an artist like Picasso. Her parents have recently separated and her whole family feels disjointed. I love how art, Picasso, and patient parents plus a little brother help Emily get through her blue period.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=4651
Emily’s Blue Period is actually a early chapter book that is about a much deeper topic than the cover/title makes it seem. Emily’s parents are divorced, and she is dealing with the emotions and frustration with her new separated life. These are feelings that so many children go through each year, and Cathleen Daly truly delves into this subject in a thoughtful and deep way. Additionally, I adore the inclusion of Picasso into the text as I felt it added an extra element to the text.
Emily’s Blue Period is actually a early chapter book that is about a much deeper topic than the cover/title makes it seem. Emily’s parents are divorced, and she is dealing with the emotions and frustration with her new separated life. These are feelings that so many children go through each year, and Cathleen Daly truly delves into this subject in a thoughtful and deep way. Additionally, I adore the inclusion of Picasso into the text as I felt it added an extra element to the text.
lmasondcroz's review against another edition
5.0
Opening:
Today, we’re going to read a story about a girl named Emily who is feeling sad and confused because her father moved out of their house. She doesn’t know if her mom’s house is her “home” or if her dad’s apartment is her “home”. Now let’s take a look at the title: Emily’s Blue Period. When someone is feeling sad, sometimes they say they’re feeling “blue”. So this title tells me that Emily is sad. Also, Emily loves the artist Pablo Picasso, who is famous for painting many blue paintings during a time we call his “Blue Period”. Emily gets an idea from Pablo Picasso to help her understand where home is and to help herself feel better. Let’s read to find out how doing artwork helps Emily.
Opening Moves:
Providing important background information.
Tell the meaning of a key word.
Foreshadow the problem of the story.
Rationale:
“Emily’s Blue Period” is a good fit for my “Feelings” text set because it examines the sadness and confusion a little girl feels when her parents separate. This book could be powerful for students because many of them could connect to Emily’s situation and feelings. We could also spend time discussing how doing art or other hobbies can help with uncomfortable feelings.
Today, we’re going to read a story about a girl named Emily who is feeling sad and confused because her father moved out of their house. She doesn’t know if her mom’s house is her “home” or if her dad’s apartment is her “home”. Now let’s take a look at the title: Emily’s Blue Period. When someone is feeling sad, sometimes they say they’re feeling “blue”. So this title tells me that Emily is sad. Also, Emily loves the artist Pablo Picasso, who is famous for painting many blue paintings during a time we call his “Blue Period”. Emily gets an idea from Pablo Picasso to help her understand where home is and to help herself feel better. Let’s read to find out how doing artwork helps Emily.
Opening Moves:
Providing important background information.
Tell the meaning of a key word.
Foreshadow the problem of the story.
Rationale:
“Emily’s Blue Period” is a good fit for my “Feelings” text set because it examines the sadness and confusion a little girl feels when her parents separate. This book could be powerful for students because many of them could connect to Emily’s situation and feelings. We could also spend time discussing how doing art or other hobbies can help with uncomfortable feelings.
pussinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
A celebration of art and expression that gives equal importance to positive and negative emotions. This would be a wonderful introduction for children on what it means to be an artist.
aylea's review against another edition
4.0
This review published by Brigham Young University's Children's Book and Media Review
Emily wants to be an artist, especially when she learns about a famous artist named Pablo Picasso. She wants to change her name to be longer to match his, mix things up like he did and mix things up like he did, even though her own family seems to be in cubes and all mixed up. When she goes to the store with her dad and her little brother, Jack, it is obvious that Jack is having a hard time with their family being mixed up too. Emily starts her blue period because when Pablo Picasso was very sad, he painted in shades of blue. Finally she learns how to make collages and she learns how to get out of her blue period.
At first it seems that this book is going to be about a little girl who loves art, but it soon becomes apparent that it is about much more than that. Emily discovers that she needs to work through her own blue feelings after her parent’s divorce. Because of her love of art, she is able to find a way to make sense of her new family situation. This book would be useful for art lovers, children whose parents are getting a divorce, or classrooms needing to talk about how families are sometimes different. The illustrations and friendly approach make a good effort to talk about this difficult topic for a young audience.
Emily wants to be an artist, especially when she learns about a famous artist named Pablo Picasso. She wants to change her name to be longer to match his, mix things up like he did and mix things up like he did, even though her own family seems to be in cubes and all mixed up. When she goes to the store with her dad and her little brother, Jack, it is obvious that Jack is having a hard time with their family being mixed up too. Emily starts her blue period because when Pablo Picasso was very sad, he painted in shades of blue. Finally she learns how to make collages and she learns how to get out of her blue period.
At first it seems that this book is going to be about a little girl who loves art, but it soon becomes apparent that it is about much more than that. Emily discovers that she needs to work through her own blue feelings after her parent’s divorce. Because of her love of art, she is able to find a way to make sense of her new family situation. This book would be useful for art lovers, children whose parents are getting a divorce, or classrooms needing to talk about how families are sometimes different. The illustrations and friendly approach make a good effort to talk about this difficult topic for a young audience.
carolynaugustyn's review against another edition
4.0
This was so thoughtful and lovely while handling some less than lovely topics! Emily is interested in art- especially Picasso. The story provides some details on Picasso's life while incorporating it into Emily's life story. Emily's parents are divorcing so life feels a little mixed up for her- sort of like a Picasso painting. The ending just...my heart broke a little (in a good way). I liked that the topic of divorce was handled rather well and it never felt over the top sad- divorce is sad, absolutely, but truly happy marriages don't tend to end in divorce.