Cloth Lullaby

Name: Cloth Lullaby
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419718816
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The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois

By Amy Novesky

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Cloth Lullaby by Amy Novesky takes young readers on an enchanting journey through the life of renowned artist Louise Bourgeois. The book beautifully intertwines her childhood in Paris with her later work as an artist, showcasing how her early experiences with textiles influenced her creative expression. This poetic narrative celebrates the power of art and memory in weaving the tapestry of one's life.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an appreciation for beautifully illustrated picture books that tell the inspiring story of a famous artist's journey from childhood. It's perfect for readers interested in art, creativity, and the powerful bond between a mother and daughter, all wrapped up in a tale that encourages dreaming and innovation.

Cloth Lullaby

With a beautifully nuanced and poetic story, this book stunningly captures the relationship between mother and daughter and illuminates how memories are woven into us all.

Description

Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) was a world-renowned modern artist noted for her sculptures made of wood, steel, stone, and cast rubber. Her most famous spider sculpture, Maman, stands more than 30 feet high.

Just as spiders spin and repair their webs, Louise's own mother was a weaver of tapestries. Louise spent her childhood in France as an apprentice to her mother before she became a tapestry artist herself. She worked with fabric throughout her career, and this biographical picture book shows how Bourgeois's childhood experiences weaving with her loving, nurturing mother provided the inspiration for her most famous works.

With a beautifully nuanced and poetic story, Cloth Lullaby stunningly captures the relationship between mother and daughter and illuminates how memories are woven into us all.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cloth Lullaby by Amy Novesky is highly praised for its enchanting illustrations and engaging storytelling, making it an excellent addition to children's nonfiction collections. The book is noted for providing an insightful introduction to artist Louise Bourgeois, combining evocative language with imaginative illustrations. It effectively uses visual motifs to reflect Bourgeois' artistic themes, creating a captivating narrative that celebrates a lesser-known figure in art.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419718816

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 40 Full-colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 40

Collections

Amy Novesky Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Amy Novesky is the author of Georgia in Hawaii and Me, Frida, which won the Pura Belpré Honor Award and was an ALA Notable Book. She lives in San Francisco.

Isabelle Arsenault is an award-winning illustrator whose first children’s book received the prestigious Governor General’s Award for children’s literature in French (illustration). She lives in Montreal.

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