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A Robert F. Sibert Honor BookWinner of the Schneider Family Book AwardAn ALA-ALSC Notable Children's BookWinner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for ChildrenAs a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint! Soon, people—including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth—started noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country.Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.

Book ID Asin: 0375867120
Book Title: A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin (Schneider Family Book Awards - Young Children's Book Winner)
Book Author: Jen BryantMelissa Sweet
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Book Format Name: Kindle
Book Format Price: $9.99
Book Format Name: Hardcover
Book Format Price: $15.39
Book Price: $15.39
Book Category: Books, Children's Books, Arts, Music & Photography and unknown
Book Rating: 159 ratings

Book Product Detail

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Firsttion ed. edition (January 8, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375867120
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375867125
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 610L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.34 x 11.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #172,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #132 in Children's Art Biographies (Books)
- #149 in Children's Painting Books (Books)
- #420 in Children's Books on the U.S.

Customer Reviews:
159 ratings

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*Starred Review* Born in Pennsylvania in 1888, Horace Pippin loved to draw and paint as a child. When he was in eighth grade, his father left the family. Horace quit school and worked to support them. Later wounded as a soldier in WWI, he never regained full use of his right arm. Back home, Pippin began painting again, using his left arm to guide his right. Painting subjects drawn mainly from observation, memory, family stories, and the Bible, this self-taught African American artist was eventually discovered by the art community. Major museums display his works, and their locations are indicated on the U.S. map on the back endpapers, along with small reproductions of six paintings. In a well-structured narrative with recurring themes and a highly accessible style, Bryant writes short sentences full of memorable details, from Pippin’s first box of colored pencils to the scavenged house paints he used to paint his wartime memories. Combining drawings and printed elements with watercolor and gouache paints, Sweet’s mixed-media illustrations have a refreshing, down-home style and a brilliance all their own. The artwork incorporates large-print quotes, giving Pippin a voice here as well. Outstanding. Grades 1-4. --Carolyn Phelan

Review

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 18, 2013:“Quotations from Pippin about the psychological scars of war and his artistic process are hand-drawn into Sweet's images, underscoring how art was not only a joyful outlet for Pippin, but also a vital means of interpreting the world.”Starred Review, School Library Journal, January 1, 2013:“Bryant’s meticulously researched, eloquent text makes this a winning read-aloud, while Sweet’s vibrant, folksy illustrations, rendered in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media, portray the joys and hardships of the man’s life, using his trademark palette…with just a splash of red.”Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2012:“This outstanding portrait of African-American artist Horace Pippin (1888-1946) allows Pippin’s work to shine—and his heart too.”Starred Review, Booklist, November 1, 2012:“…a well-structured narrative with recurring themes and a highly accessible style…outstanding.”

Book Review

Name: B. J. Neary
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ASplashofRedTheLifeandArtofHoracePippinbyJenBryant
Date: Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
Review: his book was so very interesting to me; Horace Pippin is a West Chester (Pennsylvania) native who loved to draw and share his pictures with family, friends, classmates, workers and army buddies. When he won a box of paints, that began his signature use of red in his scenes. In the war, he was shot and the bullet did permanent damage to his right arm, affecting his lifting and drawing and painting. After the war he married and settled in West Chester, helping his wife with her business since he could not work due to his war injury. But Horace itched to draw and paint again; he worked very hard using his good arm to move his injured arm and soon he was making pictures and paintings again. N.C. Wyeth came to see Horace's work and from his first art show, Horace Pippin became a world famous artist. Jen Bryant brings Horace Pippin's life and work alive in her vivid details and descriptions and Melissa Sweet's illustrations were perfect. I especially liked the way she included Horace Pippin's quiet, yet powerful quotes within the illustrations. I recommend this book for all children, teens and adults. You will look at the color red a little bit differently after reading this book!

Name: K.E.
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: HoracePippinTreasured
Date: Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
Review: LOVE the story of Horace Pippin!!! WELL TOLD, but I wanted to see HIS artwork ~his paintings. I was so disappointed that more of H. Pippin's originals were not included. The illustrations are fabulous. But the originals are so unique and evocative especially from a young person's view. Hmmmm. SO GLAD I READ IT and thank you to the authors.

Name: J Goins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: AwesomeBookHoracePippinsstoryistrulyinspirational
Date: Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014
Review: Awesome Book! Horace Pippin’s story is truly inspirational, his determination and creativity is heart-warming. Pippin love to draw and that is just what he did, sharing his artwork with everyone he came in contact with including his army friends. The author presents his story in a manner that spans the life of the subject, but does not fill the reader with unnecessary details. The illustrations are presented with a scrapbook feel, adding visual depiction to the artist’s life story with his own style of artistry. “I will never forget suffering, And I will never forget sunset. I came home with all of it in my mind”, I particularly enjoyed how the author sprinkled in quotes from the artist through the story. Pippin did not allow his current circumstances to control his future journey. When problems presented themselves he sought alternative measures to push forward.

Name: Marsher
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Getthisbook
Date: Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013
Review: This is a wonderful book about art, perseverance, and following your dreams.I wasn't familiar with Horace Pippin, but now I am glad that I am. This is a beautifully written and illustrated book about an African American artist and his amazing life and how art was a constant presence, I truly enjoyed reading and sharing this with my third graders as we have been studying African Americans and reading a variety of biographies.

Name: Amy K
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Introductiontoartists
Date: Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
Review: My daughter loved reading this book. I loved being introduced to an artists work that I had not heard of before. Beautiful illustrations and easy to understand language tells the story beautifully.

Name: MW
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Greatforteachinggrowthmindset
Date: Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
Review: Such an inspiring story! Great for teaching growth mindset!

Name: finger pickin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent
Date: Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
Review: Excellent

Name: Joanne R. DeBoy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interestingandinformativewithgreatart
Date: Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013
Review: This book is very informative, thoroughly researched and well developed. The art work and art selections are excellent choices. I have shared the book with my pre-service teachers, friends and art teachers. It would be a great center for a unit or project learning at the intermediate level. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and finding out about the life of an artist from my town. It is integrated with historic information and facts and details of the artist's life that I found to be authentic.