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No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur
★"Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur's tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they're familiar with her art."--Quill & Quire, starred review
Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams.
Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market for sneaking in wearing boys clothing, Rosa must think creatively to challenge the rules in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world-class realist painter and artist.
Available in French as Pas de chevaux dans la maison!.
Book Details
- Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
- Publish Date: Mar 8th, 2023
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.40in - 9.30in - 0.60in - 0.90lb
- EAN: 9781459833524
- Recommended age: 06-08
- Categories: • Biography & Autobiography - Art• Social Topics - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance• LGBTQ+ - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
About the Author
Anna Bron was born in Russia and immigrated to Canada when she was nine years old. She was lucky enough to have parents who nurtured and encouraged a career in art. She attended art school in her teens, and then went on to study traditional hand-drawn animation at Sheridan College. Not long after graduating she became a freelance illustrator and animator, working on a broad range of projects, from illustrating children's books and magazines to animating, designing and directing commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Praise for this book
"With lyrical text and beautiful art, this book is guaranteed to enchant readers of all ages. No Horses in the House! will be read and treasured for many years to come."
-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)""The story of a confident and accomplished young woman facing unreasonable societal obstacles."
-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction""Destined to become a go-to on any bookshelf, No Horses in the House! (also available in French) is a touchstone, an irreplaceable resource for school, home and public libraries, sparking meaningful discussion, understand and compassion and acting as an enjoyable and accessible point of reference for... the importance of representation, diversity and inclusion, the joy of art and the sheer power of tenacity and creativity. Very highly recommended."
-- "Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News""As young students learn how confidence develops through the process of self-discovery... they can make connections between Rosa's life and their own."
-- "BC Books for Schools"