Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton
Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker Illustrated by John Rocco
Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as “Jinnee.” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.
Praise for Big Machines:
★ “The beautiful symbiosis of text and art works on several levels—as a biography, a study of the artist's creative process, and a demonstration of the themes of change and survival evident in Burton's picture books. Alive, bursting with color and action, this volume introduces Virginia Lee Burton to a new generation of big machine enthusiasts." --Kirkus, starred review
★ ". . . [E]nchanting portrayal of Virginia Lee Burton . . . Prime material for classroom author studies and a lively, imaginative introduction to Burton’s classic picture books." --Booklist, starred review
"Rocco's paintings of the artist at work and his replicas of her illustrations are masterful...(Big Machines) provides and intriguing, loving introduction to a picture-book icon." --Horn Book
Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker Illustrated by John Rocco
Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as “Jinnee.” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.
Praise for Big Machines:
★ “The beautiful symbiosis of text and art works on several levels—as a biography, a study of the artist's creative process, and a demonstration of the themes of change and survival evident in Burton's picture books. Alive, bursting with color and action, this volume introduces Virginia Lee Burton to a new generation of big machine enthusiasts." --Kirkus, starred review
★ ". . . [E]nchanting portrayal of Virginia Lee Burton . . . Prime material for classroom author studies and a lively, imaginative introduction to Burton’s classic picture books." --Booklist, starred review
"Rocco's paintings of the artist at work and his replicas of her illustrations are masterful...(Big Machines) provides and intriguing, loving introduction to a picture-book icon." --Horn Book
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