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Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear
R400 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R43 (11%) In Stock

A dazzling picture book biography of one of the world's most influential designers, Elsa Schiaparelli.

Elsa dared to be different, and her story will not only dazzle, it will inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone who reads it.

By the 1930s Elsa Schiaparelli had captivated the fashion world in Paris, but before that, she was a little girl in Rome who didn’t feel pretty at all. Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is the enchanting story for young readers of how a young girl used her imagination and emerged from plain to extraordinary.

As a young girl in Rome, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) felt “brutta” (ugly) and searched all around her for beauty. Seeing the colors of Rome’s flower market one day, young Elsa tried to plant seeds in her ears and nose, hoping to blossom like a flower. All she got was sick, but from that moment, she discovered her own wild imagination.

In the 1920 and '30s, influenced by her friends in the surrealist art movement, Schiaparelli created a vast collection of unique fashion designs—hats shaped like shoes, a dress adorned with lobsters, gloves with fingernails, a dress with drawers and so many more. She mixed her own bold colors and invented her own signature shades, including shocking pink.

Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is a stunning and sophisticated picture book biography that follows Schiaparelli’s life from birth and childhood to height of success.

Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (creators of Julia, Child) have gorgeously interpreted Schiaparelli’s life. Maclear tells a lyrical story with moments both poignant and humorous and Morstad’s elegant imagery saturates the pages with Schiaparelli-inspired shapes and colors.

It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Julie Morstad
R542 R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Save R55 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

* 4 Starred Reviews * * An Indie Next List Pick * "Playful, bold, and, much like its subject, full of grace." -Jillian Tamaki, Caldecott Honor winner for This One Summer "It Began with a Page tells [Gyo Fujikawa's] story beautifully, in picture-book form." -The New Yorker From beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (creators of Julia, Child and Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli) comes an elegant picture book biography that portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books. Equal parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo's family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas. Far away from home, Gyo worked as an illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned. Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw themselves represented. Gyo's book Babies was initially rejected by her publisher, but after she insisted, they finally relented, and Babies went on to sell almost two million copies. Gyo's books paved the way for publishers, teachers, and readers to see what we can be when we welcome others into our world. The book includes extensive backmatter, including a note from the creators, a timeline, archival photos, and further information on Gyo Fujikawa. A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2019 A Kirkus Best of 2019 Picture Book A 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book A 2020 Orbis Pictus Recommended Title awarded annually by NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Featured in the 2019 Original Art Show at the Society of Illustrators

Spork (Board book): Kyo Maclear Spork (Board book)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Spork is neither spoon nor fork but, rather, a bit of both. His (spoon) mother and (fork) father think he's perfect just the way he is. Only, Spork stands out. All the other cutlery belongs with those like themselves, and they all have a specific purpose. Spork tries fitting in with the spoons, and then with the forks, but he isn't quite enough like either. Instead, he watches from the drawer at dinnertime as the others get to play with the food and then enjoy a nice warm bath in the sink. But one morning, a messy thing arrives. A thing that has obviously never heard of cutlery customs or table manners. Will Spork finally find his place at the table?

Operatic (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear Operatic (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler
R554 R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Save R29 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A story of friendship, first crushes, opera and the high drama of middle school told by award-winning Kyo Maclear in her debut graphic novel. Somewhere in the universe, there is the perfect tune for you. It’s almost the end of middle school, and Charlie has to find her perfect song for a music class assignment. But it’s hard for Charlie to concentrate when she can’t stop noticing her classmate Emile, or wondering about Luka, who hasn’t been to school in weeks. Then, the class learns about opera, and Charlie discovers the music of Maria Callas. The more she learns about Maria’s life, the more Charlie admires her passion for singing and her ability to express herself fully through her music. Can Charlie follow the example of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas, when it comes to her own life? Key Text Features speech bubbles captions bibliography Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Unearthing - A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets: Kyo Maclear Unearthing - A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets
Kyo Maclear
R574 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R61 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Three months after Kyo Maclear's father dies in December 2018, she gets the result of a DNA test showing that she and the father who raised her are not biologically related. Suddenly Maclear becomes a detective in her own life, desperately seeking answers from her ailing mother whose memories and English are failing. Maclear no longer speaks Japanese, her mother's first language, so she turns to her mother's second fluent tongue: the wild and green language of soil, seed, leaf and mulch. Can the humble act of tending a garden provide common ground for an inquisitive daughter and her complicated mother? What role does storytelling play in unearthing the past and making sense of a life? What gets planted and what gets buried? Unearthing is a captivating and propulsive story of inheritance that goes far beyond heredity, full of unflinching insights into grief, loyalty and the relationship between mothers and daughters.

Story Boat (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear Story Boat (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear
R521 R474 Discovery Miles 4 740 Save R47 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Spork (Paperback): Kyo Maclear Spork (Paperback)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
R220 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R17 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

His mum is a spoon. His dad is a fork. And he's a bit of both. He's Spork! Spork sticks out in the regimented world of the cutlery drawer. The spoons think he's too pointy, while the forks find him too round. He never gets chosen to be at the table at mealtimes until one day a very messy ... thing arrives in the kitchen who has never heard of cutlery customs. Will Spork finally find his place at the table? This multi-cutlery tale is a humorous and lively commentary on individuality and tolerance. Its high-spirited illustrations capture the experience and emotions of anyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world.

Virginia Wolf (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear Virginia Wolf (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
R572 R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A funny and stylish picture book based loosely on the relationship between the literary figure Virginia Woolf and her sister, the painte Vannessa Ball. Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a wolfish mood - growling, howling and acting very strange. It's a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an idea, Vanessa begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bedroom walls...

Birds Art Life Death - The Art of Noticing the Small and Significant (Paperback): Kyo Maclear Birds Art Life Death - The Art of Noticing the Small and Significant (Paperback)
Kyo Maclear 1
R307 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R27 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

We live in a world that prizes the fast over the slow, the new over the familiar and work over rest. Birds Art Life Death is Kyo Maclear's beautiful journey to stake out a sense of meaning amid the crushing rush. One winter Kyo Maclear felt unmoored. Her father had recently fallen ill and she suddenly found herself a little lost. In the midst of this crisis, she met a musician who loved birds. When he watched birds and began to photograph them, his worries dissipated. Curious, she began to accompany him on his urban birdwatching expeditions and witnessed the magic of a transient city. Birds Art Life Death asks how we might gain perspective and overcome our anxieties by learning to cherish the urban wild spaces in which we live. Kyo urges us to find a subtle but restorative meaning in the everyday.

If You Were a City (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear If You Were a City (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Francesca Sanna
R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively picture book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is vividly celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering - if you were a city, how would YOU be?

The Wish Tree (Hardcover): Chris Turnham, Kyo Maclear The Wish Tree (Hardcover)
Chris Turnham, Kyo Maclear 1
R441 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R27 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations evoke the true essence of the holiday season and will inspire wishers everywhere. This gem of a book deserves centre stage year round.

The Liszts (Paperback): Kyo Maclear The Liszts (Paperback)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Julia Sarda 1
R247 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Mama Liszt, Papa Liszt, Winifred, Edward, Frederick and Grandpa Liszt make lists all day long. So does their cat. Then one day a visitor arrives. He's not on anyone's list. Will the Liszts be able to make room on their lists for this new visitor? What will they do when something unexpected happens? Kyo Maclear's quirky, whimsical story is perfectly brought to life with the witty, stunning illustrations of debut picture book artist Jślia Sardą. Discover this humorous, poignant and unforgettable celebration of spontaneity.

Virginia Wolf (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear, Isabelle Arsenault Virginia Wolf (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear, Isabelle Arsenault
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Meet Virginia, who is feeling particularly wolfish today. Somehow, her sister Vanessa must help her feel better. But how can one girl save another from turning into a grumpy, gobbling wolf? The only way to find out is to pick up a paintbrush and see where your imagination takes you.

The Fog (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear The Fog (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Kenard Pak
R524 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Liszts (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear The Liszts (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear; Illustrated by Julia Sarda
R483 R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Julia, Child (Paperback): Kyo Maclear Julia, Child (Paperback)
Kyo Maclear
R248 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Kumo - The Bashful Cloud (Hardcover): Kyo Maclear, Nathalie Dion Kumo - The Bashful Cloud (Hardcover)
Kyo Maclear, Nathalie Dion
R539 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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