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A lovely book about artist, Edgar Degas from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Young Marie wants to be a ballerina, but her parents have no money for lessons. She must earn money working at a ballet school. Then, her life takes an unusual turn when she models for the famous sculptor, Edgar Degas. Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
Author and illustrator Laurence Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. Anholt's fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of works by the artists. Marie dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world, but it is hard to find enough money for lessons. At last she begins modeling for the artist Edgar Degas, well-known for his paintings of dancers and horses and for his fiery temper. When his beautiful sculpture of The Little Dancer is finished, Marie's dream comes true. |
Complete with reproductions of Degas' work, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt's bestselling series, celebrating some of the world's greatest artists and the real children who knew them.
Laurence Anholt is the UK based author and illustrator of more than 200 award-winning children's books, notably his Anholt's Artists series about great artists and the real children who knew them.
These include Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World, Van Gogh and the Sunflowers, Degas and the Little Dancer, The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, and Leonardo and the Flying Boy.
Target Ages: 6-9
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Pub Date: October 01, 2007
ISBN: 9780764138522
32 pages
paperback