Jerry Pinkney |
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Author:
| Llanas, Sheila Griffin |
ISBN: | 978-1-306-90100-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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Imprint: | Checkerboard Library |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $25.65 |
Book Description:
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This biography introduces readers to Jerry Pinkney, illustrator of more than 100 children s books, including the award-winning The Lion and the Mouse. Readers will learn about Pinkney s childhood in Pennsylvania and his current family life in New York State, his early interest in drawing, and the inspiration behind his traditional African-American stories such as John Henry and The Talking Eggs. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Pinkney s family, his life as an...
More DescriptionThis biography introduces readers to Jerry Pinkney, illustrator of more than 100 children s books, including the award-winning The Lion and the Mouse. Readers will learn about Pinkney s childhood in Pennsylvania and his current family life in New York State, his early interest in drawing, and the inspiration behind his traditional African-American stories such as John Henry and The Talking Eggs. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Pinkney s family, his life as an illustrator, and his beloved works, including The Patchwork Quilt. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company."