Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

A Bird Or Two

Simple text and bright illustrations describe the work of French painter, Henri Matisse, particularly his joyful use of color.

 Art & Artists, Biographies, Juvenile Nonfiction
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I Am Marc Chagall

Presents a biography of the Russian artist from his point of view, detailing his struggle to find acceptance for his...

 Art & Artists, Biographies, Books in Translation, Juvenile Nonfiction
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I Lay My Stitches Down

A collection of poems that depict people and events throughout the history of the United States.

 African American, Art & Artists, Cultures, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry / Poets, Poverty, Social Issues
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I, Vivaldi

In this picture book inspired by the life of Antonio Vivaldi, the composer himself narrates how a creative, determined boy...

 Art & Artists, Biographies, Cultures, European, History, Songs & Music
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Klimt and His Cat

The life and work of the famous Viennese painter Gustav Klimt are explored by his favorite cat.

 Animals, Art & Artists, Biographies, Books in Translation, Cats, JUVENILE FICTION
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The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau

Teaching himself to paint, Rousseau persevered until the jungles, animals, and distant lands in his head came alive on the...

 Art & Artists, Biographies, Character / Values, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Patience
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The Hunter and His Dog

A wordless picture book in which a hunter and his dog travel through a series of scenes painted by Pieter...

 Art & Artists, Books in Translation, History, JUVENILE FICTION
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Vincent Van Gogh & the Colors of the Wind

"Vincent van Gogh had one true teacher: Nature. Nature taught him about light, shadows, shape and colors"--Back cover.

 Art & Artists, Biographies, Books in Translation, Holidays, Juvenile Nonfiction
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What a Masterpiece!

A wordless picture book in which a boy spends his day traveling through masterpieces of Western art, including works by...

 Art & Artists, Books in Translation, History
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