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Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose
 paintings and drawings by John Singer Sargent
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“I hate Polly and I hate Dolly” thought Kate as she sulked in her room. She had been the model for the painting Mr. Sargent was working on in the garden. But then Polly and Dolly Barnard had arrived. They were older than Kate--and had fair hair. Now it was Polly and Dolly who were posing for the painting – not Kate.

How Kate gets over her disappointment and takes part in the creation of John Singer Sargent’s well-loved painting is the focus of this charming, true story, illustrated with over 35 paintings and sketches plus period photos and memorabilia.



Praise
“…a handsome, well-researched and engaging volume which provides lessons in art history…and an effective introductory [Sargent] biography.” - Quill and Quire

“[an] exquisite book…gorgeously illustrated.”  –Washington Post


•Honour Book for the 2008 Children’s Literature Roundtables  of Canada Information Book Award
•Nominee for the 2007 Governor General’s Literary Award
•Nominee for the 2009 TD Children’s Literature Award
•Nominee for the 2010 Red Cedar Award


Book Details
Reading level: All Ages
Format: 8″ x 9 1/4″ (203.2 x 234.9 mm) 48 pages
Published: September 2007 by Kids Can Press 
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