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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
F. Isabel Campoy
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Description for Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
Hardcover. Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation-and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration. Num Pages: 40 pages, full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: YNA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 266 x 261 x 9. Weight in Grams: 424.
In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.
What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine!
Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!
"Simply superb.” (Kirkus)
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
40
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780544357693
SKU
V9780544357693
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-6
About F. Isabel Campoy
F. Isabel Campoy is the author, translator, or anthologist of numerous books in the areas of poetry, theater, fictional narrative, biography, art, and bilingual education. She has been recognized with the Laureate Award from the San Francisco Public Library, the Reading the World Award, and many others. The California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) has created an award in her ... Read more
Reviews for Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
"An inspiring and wistful message wrapped up in a subtle, thoughtful narrative and lively, beautiful art: simply superb." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Campoy and Howell deliver a clear, uplifting message about the power of art to revitalize people and their surroundings." — Publishers Weekly "This empowering story of community engagement might inspire kids to get involved in their ... Read more