A Flash of Color and Light A Biography of Dale Chihuly |
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| Author:
| Mentyka, Sharon |
| Illustrator:
| Couvillion, Shelley |
| Series title: | Growing to Greatness Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-63217-190-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2024 |
| Publisher: | Sasquatch Books
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| Imprint: | Little Bigfoot |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.99 |
Book Description:
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The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly--with stunning watercolor illustrations that reveal the history of the art--for aspiring artists ages 5-9. Travel along with Dale Chihuly on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim. Dale Chihuly's early life presented many challenges, such as tragic losses in...
More Description The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly--with stunning watercolor illustrations that reveal the history of the art--for aspiring artists ages 5-9. Travel along with Dale Chihuly on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim.
Dale Chihuly's early life presented many challenges, such as tragic losses in his family at a young age and an accident that left him blind in one eye, yet his resilience, hard work, and optimism taught him life-long skills that became inseparable from his body of work--incomparable glass creations that provide rich material for the book's gorgeous illustrations.
In addition to the narrative story, curious readers will enjoy additional reading material which includes:
- Additional biographical information about Dale Chihuly
- Brief history of the evolution of glassmaking
- A timeline of Dale Chihuly's life
- A glossary