Emma's Rug - Softcover

Say, Allen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618335234 ISBN 13: 9780618335237

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Juvenile Books, 2003

Synopsis

In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within.

About this title

Review:

"An impressive creation, to be appreciated on many levels." Publishers Weekly, Starred

"In cogent prose and affecting paintings, Say distills the creative life of a young child. . . . This is a stunning springboard for discussion about artistic inspiration and the creative process with groups of all ages." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author:

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, in 1937. He dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from the age of six, and, at age twelve, apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist, Noro Shinpei. For the next four years, Say learned to draw and paint under the direction of Noro, who has remained Say's mentor. Say illustrated his first children's book -- published in 1972 -- in a photo studio between shooting assignments. For years, Say continued writing and illustrating children's books on a part-time basis. But in 1987, while illustrating THE BOY OF THE THREE-YEAR NAP (Caldecott Honor Medal), he recaptured the joy he had known as a boy working in his master's studio. It was then that Say decided to make a full commitment to doing what he loves best: writing and illustrating children's books. Since then, he has written and illustrated many books, including TREE OF CRANES and GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal. He is a full-time writer and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Juvenile Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618335234
• ISBN 13: 9780618335237
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Say Allen