Jacob Lawrence City Board Book (Board book)

A child's voice narrates a sequence of ten paintings by the great African-American artist, with an emphasis on rhythm and onomatopoeia. There's merit to introducing fine art to very young children, but it's unlikely that this or its companion, Magritte's Imagination (978-0-8118-6583-8), is the best vehicle. The small trim (6 1/8 X 5 3/16) forces Lawrence's large canvases into disappointingly cramped frames, in which his expressive and emotional compositions lose power and his figures distinction. This makes for an overbusy presentation that is further overwhelmed by the bold typeface and design-heavy frames and backgrounds. Templar/Candlewick's Art for Baby (2009) is a far better choice, inasmuch as it is specifically keyed to babies' neural development. (18-36 mos.) (Kirkus Reviews)

Busy city Beep, beep, beep
Jacob Lawrence's exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings, this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a celebration of city life.

General

Imprint:	Chronicle Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	April 2009
Authors:	Susan Goldman Rubin
Dimensions:	156 x 132 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Board book
Pages:	24
ISBN-13:	978-0-8118-6582-1
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types Promotions > School Holidays > Picture Books
LSN:	0-8118-6582-7
Barcode:	9780811865821

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