The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins - by Barbara Kerley (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Not until the mid 1800s were dinosaurs heard of in Victorian England. But when artist Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-size models of dinosaurs in his native England, and later in America, he dazzled the world with his awe-inspiring creations. The author and illustrator present a story of consuming passion, triumph, loss, and a remarkable legacy that lives on today. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This extraordinary true story introduces readers to the unforgettable Waterhouse Hawkins: Victorian artist and visionary who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs!<p></p>Can you fathom a time when almost no one in the world knew what a dinosaur looked like? That was true in the mid-nineteenth century, until Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-size models of dinosaurs, first in his native England and later in New York City, and dazzled the world with his awe-inspiring creations. With impeccable attention to detail, Barbara Kerley unearths a story of consuming passion, triumph, loss, and courage--and ultimately, of an extraordinary legacy that lives on today. Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick celebrates this complex and fascinating individual through luminous, soul-stirring paintings that form a visual masterpiece.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Distinctions and Praise for <i>The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins</i>: </b> (partial listing)<b>Caldecott Honor BookALA Notable Children's Book NAPPA Gold Award WinnerOrbis Pictus Honor Book for Outstanding Nonfiction for ChildrenPublishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, 2001CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children New York Public Library - 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing </b>* One look at this amazing-but-true picture book introducing the little-known artist Hawkins and his dreams of dinosaurs, and kids may well forget about Jurassic Park. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review * Stunning. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review* Appealing on many levels, this will be a favorite dinosaur book for years to come. --<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Brian Selznick's books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Invention of Hugo Cabret</i>, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie <i>Hugo</i>; and <i>Wonderstruck</i>, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Marvels</i> and <i>Baby Monkey, Private Eye</i>. Most recently, he illustrated the 20th anniversary paperback edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. <br/> Barbara Kerley is a two-time Sibert Honoree and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree whose award-winning biographies include <i>What to Do About Alice?</i>, <i>The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)</i>, <i>Those Rebels, John & Tom</i>, and <i>A Home for Mr. Emerson</i>, all illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham; <i>Tigers & Tea with Toppy</i>, illustrated by Matte Stephens; and <i>The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins</i> and <i>Walt Whitman: Words for America</i>, illustrated by Brian Selznick. Kerley's books have all been praised for their lively prose, meticulous research, and artistic presentation style. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit her online at barbarakerley.com.
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