The Year with Grandma Moses

by W. Nikola-Lisa, Grandma Moses, Anna Mary Robertson Moses

Book Overview

A unique introduction to an important American Artist. When Grandma Moses looks out her window, she sees a world of spotted cows, a world of thunderstorms, rain-drenched fields, and hand-washed laundry flapping in the wind. This stunning picture book introduces children of all ages to the work of legendary artist Grandma Moses. Beginning in the spring -- full of thunderstorms and scenes of laundry flapping in the wind -- Nikola-Lisa's lyrical text...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805062432
• ISBN13: 9780805062434
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

The Year with Grandma Moses

This is a beautifully done book on a well known but seldomly talked about artist. I love that the illustrations are all her paintings. Students love to see the simplicity of her work.

The artistic vision of Grandma Moses

Grandma Moses, who died at the age of 101 in 1961, was one of the most beloved folk artists in the United States. "The Year with Grandma Moses," by W. Nikola-Lisa, brings together 13 of her classic paintings, along with brief excerpts from the artist's own autobiographical writings. The result is a beautiful tribute to a remarkable artist.The book opens with a great full-color photographic portrait of Grandma Moses at work at her painting table in 1952. A brief but informative biography sets the stage for the treasures that follow.Grandma Moses was a rural New York farm wife for most of her long life, and her paintings reflect this world. Colorful, lively, and rich in detail, these paintings record and celebrate the daily lives of farm communities. We see classic farmhouses, a horse-drawn carriage, children climbing a tree, cows grazing, people engaging in chores, and other sights. Because the book focuses on a year in Grandma's world, the paintings reflect all of the seasons. We see the green fields of springtime, the brilliant foliage of autumn, and the snowy landscapes of winter. "The Year with Grandma Moses" is a wonderful book that captures the spirit of an American creative legend.