Picture Book Biographies

 Last week, I talked about our visit to Lousia May Alcott's Orchard House. 

And ironically, I had two books checked out from the library that I had forgotten about that fit with the day perfectly!

This picture book biography shares a lot of information about Louisa May Alcott- but not in an overwhelming way.  It's a lovely book that's needed in libraries - especially those in New England.

* I ordered this from another library to see if I wanted to purchase it for my library. And I do.

Daniel Chester French was a student of May Alcott's. He created the Minuteman Monument at Old North Bridge in Concord, MA. He also created the statue of Lincoln in Washington DC. This book shares his start as an artist, his teachings, and how he created art. 

While this book is a bit long, it's also not overwhelming. There's a significant amount of information. I love the black and white illustration. There's a timeline at the end of the book.

It's funny how life works out sometimes.