Aimed at children between ages 9-12, this book is written by the award-winning author of many illustrated children's books, Wanda Gag (1893-1946). Complemented by Wanda's illustrations, letters, and diary entries, this biography illuminates her life as a charismatic artist who triumphed over adversity to realise her dreams.
FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand NewFor ages 9-12. Famous for her elegantly written and whimsically illustrated children's books, Wanda Gag (1893-1946) lived a life not unlike that of the characters in the German fairy tales that her grandparents told her as a girl. In a new biography for young readers, award-winning author Gwenyth Swain brings the visionary and eccentric artist to life. Swain takes readers into Wanda's girlhood in rural Minnesota, where, from an early age, her artistic talents flourished. Yet Wanda, the eldest of seven siblings, was pushed abruptly into adulthood when her father's untimely death left her in charge of the household. After years of struggle, Wanda Gag was finally able to go to New York to pursue her passion. Her art was eventually featured at top galleries and her books, influenced by her love of nature and animals, became wildly popular among children and critics across the United States. Complemented by Wanda's illustrations, letters, and diary entries, this book illuminates for young readers the amazing life of a charismatic artist who triumphed over adversity to realise her dreams.
Gwenyth Swain is the author of over twenty books for children. She lives in St Paul.
Introduction; Wanda Hazel; Everything Out of Order; Strivings; Leaving New Ulm; Sink or Swim; "The Cat Book"; Fairy Tales and Real Life; Glossary; Chronology; Index.
Famous for her elegantly written and whimsically illustrated children's books "Millions of Cats, The Funny Thing, "Snippy and Snappy, and "Tales from Grimm, Wanda Gag (1893-1946) lived a life not unlike that of the characters in the German fairy tales that her grandparents told her as a girl. In a new biography for young readers, award-winning author Gwenyth Swain brings the visionary and eccentric artist to life. Swain takes readers into Wanda's girlhood in rural Minnesota, where, from an early age, her artistic talents flourished. Yet Wanda, the eldest of seven siblings, was pushed abruptly into adulthood when her father's untimely death left her in charge of the household. After years of struggle, Wanda Gag was finally able to go to New York to pursue her passion. Her art was eventually featured at top galleries and her books, influenced by her love of nature and animals, became wildly popular among children and critics across the United States. Complemented by Wanda's illustrations, letters, and diary entries, "Wanda Gag: Storybook Artist illuminates for young readers the amazing life of a charismatic artist who triumphed over adversity to realize her dreams.
A lively biography for middle readers about the bohemian artist who authored such children's classics as Millions of Cats and Snippy and Snappy
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