Clara and Senor Frog
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.25 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0375836136 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
At last, real magic! Soon Clara discovers her own artistic abilities and she paints as if from a dream—orange cats with silver wings and shells that open up like flowers. The painted fly on it looks so real, Clara swears she saw it move. But on a visit to a rich gringo's house, she spots a picture of a watermelon, done by a famous artist. This beautiful, original story is peppered with Spanish words, features a character reminiscent of Diego Rivera, and vibrant illustrations that evoke the essence of Mexican art.. Sawed in half? Rabbits pulled from hats? These are
Señor Geeslin lives in White Plains, New York.Ryan Sanchez's work has been shown in galleries all over the world. . Campbell Geeslin is the author of many books about children in Mexico. His most recent, Elena's Serenade, received three starred reviews and a Parents' Choice Award. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is Señor Sa
All rights reserved. From Booklist The author of Elena's Serenade (2004), and other books set in Mexico, here introduces a Mexican girl and her stepfather, a famous painter dubbed "Senor Frog" for his rotund form. The lengthy text lacks focus, and except for a mention on the flap copy, nothing addresses the obvious parallels between the painter and Diego Rivera (whose murals of Mexican folklife are clearly referenced in Sanchez's bold, evocative oils). Sanchez, who makes an impressive de
"Cute story and with amazing Illustrations!" according to James Malone. This is a cute story and the artwork/illustrations are amazing and done by a master!