A Flash of Color and Light

A Biography of Dale Chihuly

Sharon Mentyka, Shelley Couvillion

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Little Bigfoot
12 November 2024

Art: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Growing to Greatness

The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly-with stunning watercolor illustrations that reveal the history of the art-for aspiring artists ages 5-9.

The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly-with stunning watercolor illustrations that reveal the history of the art-for aspiring artists ages 5-9.

Travel along with Dale Chihuly on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim.

Dale Chihuly's early life presented many challenges, such as tragic losses in his family at a young age and an accident that left him blind in one eye, yet his resilience, hard work, and optimism taught him life-long skills that became inseparable from his body of work-incomparable glass creations that provide rich material for the book's gorgeous illustrations.

In addition to the narrative story, curious readers will enjoy additional reading material which includes-

Additional biographical information about Dale Chihuly Brief history of the evolution of glassmaking

A timeline of Dale Chihuly's life A glossary

By: Sharon Mentyka
Illustrated by: Shelley Couvillion
Imprint: Little Bigfoot
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 448g
ISBN: 9781632171900
ISBN 10: 1632171902
Series: Growing to Greatness
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

SHARON MENTYKA is a children's writer and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes- fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was the 2016 children's winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. She is the author of Think Smart, Be Fearless- A Biography of Bill Gates, and The Heart of the Storm- A Biography of Sue Bird. SHELLEY COUVILLION is an illustrator who works mainly with gouache and colored pencils. She found her love for illustrating when she used to draw while listening to her mother read books aloud to her as a child. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Illustoria and Bravery.

Reviews for A Flash of Color and Light: A Biography of Dale Chihuly

""An interesting read and a beautiful book to explore as it introduces readers to the work and world of a spectacular glass artist."" — Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite