Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story Contributor(s): McDivitt, Lindsey (Author), Ewen, Eileen Ryan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585364053 ISBN-13: 9781585364053 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2018014169 |
Lexile Measure: 860 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.2" W x 11.2" (0.98 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Topical - Physically Challenged - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 2019 Green Earth Book Awards - Long List The art and writing of Gwen Frostic are well known in her home state of Michigan and around the world, but this picture book biography tells the story behind Gwen's famous work. After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. After creating artwork for famous Detroiters and for display at the World's Fair and helping to build WWII bombers, Gwen moved her printmaking business to northern Michigan. She dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature. |