- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (July 14 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805063730
- ISBN-13: 978-0805063738
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 21.3 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #390,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4–Opening with the artist's dramatic birth during a fire in a small Russian village, Markel describes Chagall's childhood and early career. The village, his extended family, and deep Jewish roots are all emphasized, elements that are central to understanding his art. The author explains how Chagall saw the world, and himself, in a different way. He painted the way he felt, not how things actually were, which makes his work unique. The language is often poetic: The town was like a richness that filled him and later: silver stars trembled on a velvet spring sky. Markel makes Chagall and his work accessible to children. Indeed, children are closer to the world of dreams and imagination than most adults, and many will find his work very appealing. The vivid illustrations are inspired by Chagall, but Lisker doesn't attempt to copy his style directly. Only one actual reproduction is included at the end, along with a brief author's note, a traditional biography, and a short glossary of Jewish terms used in the text. This is not a biography for reports, but rather an excellent portrait of an artist that will open and expand children's minds.–Robin L. Gibson, formerly at Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
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From Booklist
K-Gr. 3. Both straightforward and whimsical, this well-paced picture-book biography of Marc Chagall follows the artist from childhood to his triumphant showing at the Louvre, when he was 90. Brief paragraphs describe Chagall's early sense that he "was different from other boys. He saw things they didn't see." Those visions are blended into the story's busy, bright acrylic paintings, and children may have trouble separating dream and biography in the crowded spreads and passages of text, such as, "One afternoon, the color of this uncle's skin drifted out the window, onto the street." They may also need more explanation about Jewish references mentioned in the book, though the brief glossary will help. But even if children don't understand the sense in all the words, Markel's book is a creative introduction to the artist that reinforces the notion that pictures can show ideas and feelings, rather than "the way things really look." More biographical details close. Also suggest Marc Chagall (2001) by Elisabeth Lemke and Thomas David, which includes reproductions of Chagall's work. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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A 2006 Notable Children's Book of Jewish Content, Mar 14 2006
By Heidi Estrin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dreamer from the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall (Hardcover)
This picture book biography offers a dreamy, almost surreal text accompanied, of course, by Chagall-inspired pictures. The style suits the subject matter well, turning the book into a cross between a biography and a tribute. While it may not be the most useful book for reports, it certainly conveys the personality of Chagall very well and is more likely than a straight biography to get readers interested in the artist's life and work. An endnote provides some more solid facts and historical context, as well as an actual example of Chagall's art. Judaism was prominent in Chagall's life and work, and is thus woven into both text and illustrations of this biography.This book was named a 2006 Notable Children's Book of Jewish Content by the Association of Jewish Libraries.
To hear a review of this book by a pair of talented third graders, listen to the podcast The Book of Life at www.jewishbooks.blogspot.com (February 2006 episode).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marc Chagall, Mar 17 2006
By Carrie J. Snell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dreamer from the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall (Hardcover)
I use this book when presenting the artwork "I and the Village" to 4th grade students. I really gives life to my speech and shows the children in vivid color the life of this wonderful artist.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A perfect biography for kids to read, July 31 2006
By Jane Easton "Cultural Mom" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dreamer from the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall (Hardcover)
This books accomplishes A LOT! The author has tailored Chagall's story to embrace his experience as a child who doesn't see things as "normal" people do. Any child that has experienced being different will relate. The illustrations beautifully capture Chagall's style and do a great job in preparing children for appreciating his art.
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