A Flash of Color and Light: A Biography of Dale Chihuly by Sharon Mentyka Hardco

Description: A Flash of Color and Light by Sharon Mentyka, Shelley Couvillion 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.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 lifes journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim.Dale Chihulys 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 books gorgeous illustrations.In addition to the narrative story, curious readers will enjoy additional reading material which includes-Additional biographical information about Dale ChihulyBrief history of the evolution of glassmakingA timeline of Dale Chihulys lifeA glossary FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography SHARON MENTYKA is a childrens writer and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes- fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was the 2016 childrens winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. She is the author of Think Smart, Be Fearless- A Biography of Bill Gates, and The Heart of the Storm- A Biography of Sue Bird.SHELLEY COUVILLION is an illustrator who works mainly with gouache and colored pencils. She found her love for illustrating when she used to draw while listening to her mother read books aloud to her as a child. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Illustoria and Bravery. Details ISBN1632171902 Author Shelley Couvillion Pages 48 Audience Age 5-9 Series Growing to Greatness Year 2024 Illustrator Shelley Couvillion ISBN-13 9781632171900 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-15 Imprint Little Bigfoot Subtitle A Biography of Dale Chihuly Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-10-15 ISBN-10 1632171902 Audience General Publisher Blue Star Press DEWEY 748.092 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161935152;

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