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Book Synopsis: A dazzling picture book biography of one of the world's most influential designers, Elsa Schiaparelli. Elsa dared to be different, and her story will not only dazzle, it will inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone who reads it. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
By the 1930s Elsa Schiaparelli had captivated the fashion world in Paris, but before that, she was a little girl in Rome who didn’t feel pretty at all. Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is the enchanting story for young readers of how a young girl used her imagination and emerged from plain to extraordinary.
As a young girl in Rome, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) felt “brutta” (ugly) and searched all around her for beauty. Seeing the colors of Rome’s flower market one day, young Elsa tried to plant seeds in her ears and nose, hoping to blossom like a flower. All she got was sick, but from that moment, she discovered her own wild imagination.
In the 1920s and '30s, influenced by her friends in the surrealist art movement, Schiaparelli created a vast collection of unique fashion designs—hats shaped like shoes, a dress adorned with lobsters, gloves with fingernails, a dress with drawers and so many more. She mixed her own bold colors and invented her own signature shades, including shocking pink.
Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is a stunning and sophisticated picture book biography that follows Schiaparelli’s life from birth and childhood to height of success.
Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (creators of Julia, Child) have gorgeously interpreted Schiaparelli’s life. Maclear tells a lyrical story with moments both poignant and humorous and Morstad’s elegant imagery saturates the pages with Schiaparelli-inspired shapes and colors.
Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.
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Discover the captivating story of Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the world's most influential fashion designers, in Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli. This dazzling picture book biography will not only inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone, but it's also a fantastic educational resource for homeschooling. With its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction picture book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6, offering a fun and interactive way to learn to read.
Step into the enchanting world of Elsa Schiaparelli where a little girl in Rome, who never felt pretty, used her imagination to become extraordinary. In the 1930s, Elsa captivated the fashion world in Paris, but her journey started as a young girl searching for beauty. Inspired by the colors of Rome's flower market, she attempted to bloom like a flower herself, but her wild imagination led her down a different path. Discover the fascinating story of how Elsa's imagination and creativity transformed her from plain to remarkable.
Influenced by the surrealist art movement and her own vivid imagination, Elsa Schiaparelli created a collection of unforgettable fashion designs in the 1920s and '30s. Hats shaped like shoes, dresses adorned with lobsters, gloves with fingernails - she pushed the boundaries of fashion, mixing bold colors and even inventing her own signature shade, shocking pink. In Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli, you'll be mesmerized by the stunning and sophisticated illustrations that bring Schiaparelli's life and designs to life.
Created by the talented duo, Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad, who previously brought us Julia, Child, this picture book biography is a work of art in itself. Maclear's lyrical storytelling transports readers through Schiaparelli's life, filled with poignant and humorous moments, while Morstad's elegant imagery captures the essence of Schiaparelli's unique style, saturating the pages with Schiaparelli-inspired shapes and colors. To delve even deeper into Schiaparelli's world, informative backmatter and suggested further reading are included.
Experience the magic of Elsa Schiaparelli and her extraordinary journey by diving into Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli. Get inspired, learn about the history of fashion, and marvel at the creativity and imagination of one of the most influential designers of all time. Visit our website now to get your hands on this stunning picture book that will captivate readers of all ages.
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