Emma's Rug
by Allen Say (Author)
In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within.
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Publishers Weekly
A small white rug given to Emma as a baby becomes a kind of blank canvas that inspires her innovative drawings as she grows older. "Say's superb visual images, with the semblance of faultlessly composed photographs, make an indelible mark," wrote PW in a starred review. All ages. (May) Copyright 2003 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
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"An impressive creation, to be appreciated on many levels." Publishers Weekly, Starred "In cogent prose and affecting paintings, Say distills the creative life of a young child. . . . This is a stunning springboard for discussion about artistic inspiration and the creative process with groups of all ages." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Allen Say
Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Honor-winning The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by Dianne Snyder. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit his website at www.hmhbooks.com/authors/allensay.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780618335237
Lexile Measure
450
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
May 20, 2003
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV003000 - Juvenile Fiction | Art & Architecture
Library of Congress categories
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