Charlotte in Giverny by Joan Macphail Knight
It's 1892 and Charlotte is bound for Monet's famous artist colony in Giverny, France, where painters like her father are flocking to learn the new style of painting called Impressionism. In spite of missing her best friend, Charlotte becomes enchanted with France and records her colourful experiences in her journal. She makes new friends, plants a garden, learns to speak French, and even attends the wedding of Monsieur Monet's daughter!Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and charming watercolour collages, Charlotte in Giverny includes a French glossary as well as biographical sketches of the featured painters. This delightful journal of a young girl's exciting year will capture readers' imaginations and leave a lasting impression.
Joan MacPhail Knight is also the author of Charlotte in Paris and Charlotte in New York. She and her husband live in New York.Melissa Sweet has illustrated over 70 children's books. Every year she takes a trip to collect images for her beautiful collages. She lives in Maine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780811858038 |
| ISBN 10 | 0811858030 |
| Title | Charlotte in Giverny |
| Author | Joan Macphail Knight |
| Series | Charlotte |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Year published | 2007-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 68 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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