And for someone whose work was so connected to childhood, memory, and dreams, it's about time. "Finally, a children's picture book about the artist Joseph Cornell. captures in two dimensions a great deal of the evocative nature of Cornell's three-dimensional work in a way that will be intriguing for the very young."-Kirkus Reviews Winter's digitally rendered art is delicate and inviting. Winter offers a look at a form of artistic expression within reach of her audience. "A gentle homage to artist Joseph Cornell explores artistic inspiration for very young readers and listeners. "Winter's lyrical prose is true to the gentle strangeness of Cornell's work."-Publishers Weekly, May 2014 This breezy introduction to an uncommon artist serves as a welcoming invitation for budding artists to explore their own creativity."-Booklist, June 2014 An author's note about the last exhibition Cornell attended, a show held exclusively for children, makes his work even more accessible for the picture-book set. "Dreams and memories were Cornell's inspiration for his iconic boxes, and here they take up whole pages.
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