Hi, I'm Norman
The Story of American Illustrator Norman Rockwell
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
“An inviting and admiring introduction to an important American artist.” —Kirkus Reviews
From award-winning author Robert Burleigh comes a striking, intimate picture book biography about an American icon—beloved artist Norman Rockwell.
Norman Rockwell is best known for capturing the American spirit as a painter and illustrator in the late twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated, first-person narrative explores Rockwell’s life in episodes based on important moments in American history. Norman Rockwell is not only a great American artist, but he also successfully chronicled two generations of American life, making him one of the most beloved and well-known American artists of all time.
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Folksy geniality infuses this picture book biography of a beloved U.S. artist. Framed as a first-person recollection, Rockwell welcomes readers into his studio and shares the story of his life, tracing how his childhood love of "telling stories with pictures" stayed with him as he grew up and found success creating covers for the Saturday Evening Post. Burleigh's conversational, approachable tone ("Was I nervous? Are you kidding? My heart was pounding like a sledgehammer") pulls readers along as Rockwell's narration wends through amusing anecdotes (corralling a turkey model) and serious themes: addressing WWII in hisFour Freedoms series, and putting U.S. racism on the front page with The Problem We All Live With. Minor's accomplished watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations capture key moments in Rockwell's life and process with snapshot charm. Supplemental material includes an author's note, artist's note, Rockwell paintings and quotes, timeline, and bibliography. Ages 4 8.
