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Emily's Blue Period (2014)

by Cathleen Daly(Favorite Author)

4.15 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1596434694 (ISBN13: 9781596434691)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Roaring Brook Press

review 1: Emily wants to be an artist, like Pablo Picasso. However, things are a little chaotic in her life right now, since her parents have split up. It's her version of the great artist's "blue period," and she's struggling to find her new voice.It's a picture book, but divided up into very short chapters, which is an interesting (and I think wise) choice. I like the use of the cubes to show how Emily sees the furniture store where her dad takes her to shop.When her art teachers assigns her a collage with the theme of "home," Emily has to think awhile about it, but then comes up with a brilliant design that encompasses both of her homes, and all the people she loves.A book full of honest emotion and art appreciation.
review 2: For older picture book readers, with l... moreots of words and more complicated sentence structures.Emily's favorite artist, Picasso, painted nothing but blue when he felt sad. When her parents separate and her dad moves into a new apartment, Emily enters a blue period of her own. Strong storyline with real emotions, and the artwork suits the story perfectly. The emotional reactions of all four family members (Mom, Dad, Emily, and her little brother Jack) are given equal weight.An excellent conversation tool. less

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