Emily's Art (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) - Hardcover

Emily takes her painting seriously and so is thrilled to enter her unique artwork into the schoolwide art contest, but when the judge becomes a harsh critic and totally misunderstands her creativity, Emily feels as though she will never paint again until a friend helps her regain her passion once more. 10,000 first printing.

Peter Catalanotto has written seventeen books for children, including Monkey & Robot, More of Monkey & Robot, The Newbies, Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know-It-All, Ivan the Terrier, Matthew A.B.C., and Emily’s Art, of which School Library Journal said in a starred review, “whether viewed from afar or up close, this creative and heartfelt book is a masterpiece.” In 2008, First Lady Laura Bush commissioned Peter to illustrate the White House holiday brochure. He currently teaches the first children’s book writing course offered by both Columbia University and Pratt Institute. Peter has illustrated more than thirty books for other writers including George Ella Lyon, Cynthia Rylant, Mary Pope Osborne, Joanne Ryder, Robert Burleigh, and Megan McDonald.