A Robert F. Sibert Honor BookWinner of the Schneider Family Book AwardAn ALAALSC Notable Childrens BookWinner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for ChildrenAs a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his coworkers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldnt lift his right arm, and couldnt make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paintand paint, and paint! Soon, peopleincluding the famous painter N. C. Wyethstarted noticing Horaces art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country.Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a selftaught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was an artist.

Binding: Paperback;40 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YBC; Weight: 308 g; Dimensions: 216 x 278 x 7

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