{"product_id":"the-day-artists","title":"The Day Artists","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\r\nThe sumptuous collage art and lyrical text of this picture book\r\nliken the sights and sounds of diurnal birds and insects to a\r\ncaptivating stage performance. \r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eWhen golden brushstrokes glaze over the last trace of night,\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nthe day artists gather to perform.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDew drops sparkle on sweet-smelling grass. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBrilliant sunbeams fill the stage.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA delightful companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Night Artists\u003c\/em\u003e, this creative nonfiction picture book presents birds, insects, and animals as artists in an enchanting show. The robin is the maestro, and wrens, blue jays, cardinals, bumblebees, katydids, and others join together to create beautiful harmony. Educational back matter\r\nfurther encourages readers to learn more about the creatures\r\nreferenced in the story.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKey Features:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn array of \"artists\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotlighted performers include various types of birds and insects. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus educational content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following the story, a special section presents interesting facts about diurnal creatures and nature.\r\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA visual treat: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach element of the artwork was cut from hand-painted\/printed papers and glued down piece by piece to create the lush, collage-style illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith stunning illustrations, charming text, and educational content, this engaging picture book encourages young readers to look at nature in a creative way.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available from Schiffer Kids and Joan Waites:\r\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eThe Night Artists\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA Colorful Tail: Finding Monet at Giverny\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA Purr-fect Painting: Matisse's Other Great Cat\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA Bone for Bo: painting with Georgia O'Keeffe\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCalm Down, Coco\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFinley Feels\r\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]By Joan Waites[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003e\r\nJoan Waites\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning author-illustrator of\r\nnumerous titles for the children’s trade and educational markets. A\r\nformer adjunct faculty member of the Corcoran Museum School of Art and\r\nDesign’s aspiring artists programs, Joan continues to teach art\r\nenrichment for children and adults. She lives in Silver Spring,\r\nMaryland.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]17 color illustrations[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle][\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]17 color illustrations[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":68383971377375,"sku":"9780764371936","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764371936.jpg?v=1793919296","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/the-day-artists","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}