Her dad doesnt live at home anymore, and it feels like everything around her is changing. However, things are a little chaotic in her life right now, since her parents have split up. At a furniture store, emily sees the furniture as blue and bluegreen cubes and refuses to help dad choose any. This is a story about emily, whose parents are divorcing and now she has two homes. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly, lisa brown kirkus.
Its a picture book, but divided up into very short chapters, which is an interesting and i think wise choice. Feb 14, 2015 texas bluebonnet award nominee book emily s blue period by cathleen daly and illustrated by lisa brown. How can she make a collage of her house when she has two. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly, lisa brown illustrator. Emily s blue period is a sweetly told story, illustrated with captivating art by lisa brown. Emily wants to be an artist, especially when she learns about a famous artist named pablo picasso. Emily wants to be an artist, and her inspiration is pablo picasso. She is the author of the novel flirt club, and the picture book prudence wants a pet, both published by roaring brook press. An answer key is provided allowing the teacher to check student comprehension without reading the entire book.
Jun 17, 2014 emily s life is a little mixed up right now. Buy a cheap copy of emilys blue period by cathleen daly 1596434694 9781596434691 a gently used book at a great low price. Reading comprehension quiza book summary20 question reading comprehension quiz with questions covering characters, setting, problem, plot, and theme. Emilys blue period is a sweetly told story, illustrated with captivating art by lisa brown. She likes painting and loves the way artists like pablo picasso mixed things up. Although a picture book, the story is written in a chapterlike style. For young emily, who is learning about pablo picasso in school, the painters work is a perfect metaphor for what is happening in her life. Mar 16, 2015 this book is called emilys blue period by cathleen daly. During the blue period, tones are gray and black and blue, but the final coloring collage invites children to find all the parts of emilys life. Emilys blue period texas bluebonnet award 20152016. In the story emily goes through a time in her life when her parents separate. Cathleen dalys portrayal of emily, her love of art, and her family life is unique. The africaninfluenced period 19081909 and the cubism period 1909 1919.
Cathleen daly is a writer and performance artist who lives in the san francisco bay area. What a wonderful way to address what can be a difficult topic for kids of all ages. This may be suited for an older picture book reader independently or to be readaloud to younger ones. Painting is an escape from the sadness of her dad moving out. We read the book emilys blue period, which is about a girl whose parents are divorcing and now she has two homes. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly 1596434694 9781596434691. Emilys blue period art books for kids, picture book. This book reads like the paris wife, but unlike the fore mentioned book, the blue period offers the reader a true insight to pablo picassos early life and his struggles to make a name for himself. Emily uses art making to move through her blue period brought about by her parents separation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emilys blue period. Daly prudence wants a pet offers a picture book with a middlegrade sensibility, examining the way that creating art can help dispel distressin this case, the sadness that accompanies pare.
She finds that her art just doesnt feel right any more. Aug 03, 2015 emilys blue period cathleen daly isbn. At a furniture store, emily sees the furniture as blue and blue green cubes and refuses to help dad choose any. I also liked that it teaches a little about pablo picasso. Emilys blue period written by cathleen daly, illustrated by lisa brown roaring book press 55 pages release date. Emilys blue period 2014 read online free book by cathleen. She is sad about her parent s split and she goes through an artistic blue period. Find books like emily s blue period from the worlds largest community of readers.
Jun 17, 2014 the most perfect book ever for kids whose parents live separately. Emily s blue period by cathleen daly is a book that deals with the difficult subject of divorce. Despite cuddles from mom, emilys blue period lasts quite some time. An obsessed narrator creates an alphabet book overrun with rabbits, much to the. During the blue period, tones are gray and black and blue, but the final coloring collage invites children to find all the parts of emily s life. Emily was learning about pablo picasso, his blue period and his collages in her art class. Booklist this is a heartfelt, relatable, and even sometimes funny picture book. What a great example for kids, parents, or really, any kid going through a hard time. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly, lisa brown, hardcover. For families going through separation, divorce, or other difficult transitions, emily s blue period is an especially compassionate and helpful book.
Goodreads members who liked emily s blue period also liked. Emily s parents have split up and dad has moved to his own home. Buy emily s blue period by cathleen daly, lisa brown illustrator online at alibris. Find books like emilys blue period from the worlds largest community of readers. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly and lisa brown. In this short chapter book, emily goes through a hard time when her parents separate. We will find your book from our independent sellers on our marketplace. It s her version of the great artist s blue period, and she s struggling to find her new voice. There are two separate stories going on in this book. Lisa brown after her parents get divorced, emily finds comfort in making and learning about art. Emily s blue period is lisas first book for roaring brook press.
Emilys blue period book king county library system. But blue periods dont last forever, and they can help you find your way back to sunshine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emily s blue period. Emilys blue period kindle edition by daly, cathleen. However, she begins to mimic famed artist pablo picassos blue period just when her life turns a bit blue with her parents divorcing.
Jun 01, 2014 this is a short chapter book that tells the story of a young girl working through her own blue period because her parents are divorcing. After her parents get divorced, emily finds comfort in making and learning about art. Emily, a devotee of picasso, may enjoy mixing things up in her art, but shes not happy when its her family thats mixed up and her father leaves the house to live in his own little cube of an apartment. Her second picture book with roaring brook press, emily s blue period, was the runner up for the 20152016 texas bluebonnet award, was a junior library guild selection, a bank street. Blue period miss henry cozy mysteries book 5 kindle. Emily s blue period kindle edition by daly, cathleen, brown, lisa. Aspiring artist emily is trying to make sense of her life, which right now is all in pieces, since her mom and dad dont live together anymore. Cathleen daly s portrayal of emily, her love of art, and her family life is unique. Muted pencilandwatercolor illustrations by lisa brown capture the meditative mood. Emilys blue period personal collages for 3rd graders art. For young emily, who is learning about pablo picasso in school, the painters. Through art, emily is able to cope and begin to deal with all of her new emotions. Goodreads members who liked emilys blue period also liked.
Luckily for me, the next book up on my list was a picture book, which i was able to read the other day during lunch. Emilys blue period by cathleen daly overdrive rakuten. She is sad about her parents split and she goes through an artistic blue period. Download read emilys blue period 2014 by cathleen daly. This is a short chapter book that tells the story of a young girl working through her own blue period because her parents are divorcing. Emily wants to be an artist when she grows up just like pablo picasso. Her second picture book with roaring brook press, emilys blue period, was the runner up for the 20152016 texas bluebonnet award, was a junior library guild selection, a bank street best childrens book of the year, and a cooperative childrens book center choice university of wisconsin. Blue period miss henry cozy mysteries book 5 kindle edition by jackson, melanie. Description throughout the book is written superbly drawing the reader deeper into this historical fiction. Emilys blue period personal collages for 3rd graders. Emily s mom and dad have recently divorced and now her dad has moved to another home.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blue period miss henry cozy mysteries book 5. Jul 10, 2014 during the blue period, tones are gray and black and blue, but the final coloring collage invites children to find all the parts of emily s life. Also makes a fabulous gift for kids going through similar. Emilys blue period kindle edition by daly, cathleen, brown. She ties in information about picasso with emilys adjustment to her parents divorce or separation. When picasso was sad for a while, says emily, he only painted in blue. Sensitive story of using art to process difficult emotions.
Emily is an artist who has been learning about picasso. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Despite cuddles from mom, emily s blue period lasts quite some time. When she goes to the store with her dad and her little brother, jack, it is obvious that jack is having a hard time. Shes impressionable in ways that make her uniqueness shine bright. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Its good for a class who maybe has already learned a little about picasso. Jun 17, 2014 this thoughtful book doesnt sugarcoat things. Texas bluebonnet award nominee book emily s blue period by cathleen daly and illustrated by lisa brown. Life can be sad and messy, and there s no easy fix. The emotional reactions of all four family members mom, dad, emily, and her little brother jack are given equal weight. The chapters show that emily loves art and discovers picassos blue period, then discovering she needs to work through her own blue feelings, ignoring her beloved art. She wants to change her name to be longer to match his, mix things up like he did and mix things up like he did, even though her own family seems to be in cubes and all mixed up. The most perfect book ever for kids whose parents live separately. Emily s blue period by cathleen daly and lisa brown. Emilys blue period, written by cathleen daly, is a story about a young girl, emily. When her parents separate and her dad moves into a new apartment, emily enters a blue period of her own. It references picasso, but is not entirely about him.
For families going through separation, divorce, or other difficult transitions, emilys blue period is an especially compassionate and helpful book. Emilys blue period kindle edition by daly, cathleen, brown, lisa. This book is called emilys blue period by cathleen daly. It s a picture book, but divided up into very short chapters, which is an interesting and i think wise choice. When she goes to the store with her dad and her little brother, jack, it is obvious that jack is. Its her version of the great artists blue period, and shes struggling to find her new voice. She ties in information about picasso with emily s adjustment to her parents divorce or separation. Strong storyline with real emotions, and the artwork suits the story perfectly. When pablo picasso was sad, he only painted in shades of blue and now is emily s blue period, too. When emilys father moves into his own apartment, things arent where emily expects them to be, either. Use book fetch to tell us which new or used book you want.