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heymanda's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. I like artist biographies because you get to see the moments in their youths that inspired them or made them realize the role art would play in their lives. This one's no different.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
3.0
Biography of the successful children's book illustrator and artist. The book alternates between telling stories of Bryan's life and showing snapshots of his current life in the Cranberry Islands of Maine. Nice mix of artist lifestyle and historical issues. Race crops up, as well as his close relationships with his family. I think kids will notice that he never mentions any kind of romance or children of his own, but I kind of enjoy that. It really focuses on his journey as a working artist. Personally, I'm not a big fan of his illustrations (although as standalone works, they are really awesome), but it was so neat to see reproduced primary sources from his life, and photos of various artwork he's created in several mediums. I LOVE his seaglass window project. Easy quick read, and although I think I'd have a hard time booktalking it, it's perfect for an upper elementary or middle schooler looking for an author/illustrator bio.
shawn_brommer's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful design and brilliant balance of Bryan's illustrations and photos that document his life.
beththebookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
Colorful multiformat (art, poetry, narrative) memoir of a notable artist who richly describes his own life, particularly his pursuit of art.
Laura Ingalls Wilder award winner.
Laura Ingalls Wilder award winner.
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