Reviews
Starred Review,Booklist: "Handsome and endearing, this picture book is a promising debut for Browning." "I love this little book, which manages in a few well-chosen scenes and wonderful art to tell the imagined story of one of the many women artists-almost all anonymous-who painted in the early years of the American townships. It is a story of talent, perseverance, and challenge." - Jane Yolen , award-winning author of Owl Moon, My Uncle Emily, and three hundred other books for children "I loved this book! The words and the old-fashioned art are equally charming and acquaint us with a little-known aspect of Americana. I say, 'Hurray for Abiah Rose!'" - Eve Bunting , award-winning author of more than one hundred books for children "Lyrically and authentically written and illustrated by Diane Browning, this book has influenced me to stand taller as a woman artist. Read this book-it will give you the courage to claim your space in the world. Bravo!" - April Halprin Wayland , award-winning author of New Year at the Pier "As a girl who had to write, I was drawn to this story of a girl who had to paint. Her story charmed me, and I believe it will charm you, too." - Karen Cushman , Newbery Medalwinning author of The Midwife's Apprentice "Diane Browning perfectly captures the voice, colors, and quiet passion of a nineteenth-century girl who is born reaching for a paintbrush instead of a rattle. A rose by any other name is-Abiah!" - Alexis O'Neill , author of The Recess Queen and Loud Emily, Starred Review, Booklist : "Handsome and endearing, this picture book is a promising debut for Browning." I love this little book, which manages in a few well-chosen scenes and wonderful art to tell the imagined story of one of the many women artists-almost all anonymous-who painted in the early years of the American townships. It is a story of talent, perseverance, and challenge. -Jane Yolen, award-winning author of Owl Moon, My Uncle Emily, and three hundred other books for children I loved this book! The words and the old-fashioned art are equally charming and acquaint us with a little-known aspect of Americana. I say, 'Hurray for Abiah Rose! -Eve Bunting, award-winning author of more than one hundred books for children Lyrically and authentically written and illustrated by Diane Browning, this book has influenced me to stand taller as a woman artist. Read this book-it will give you the courage to claim your space in the world. Bravo! -April Halprin Wayland, award-winning author of New Year at the Pier As a girl who had to write, I was drawn to this story of a girl who had to paint. Her story charmed me, and I believe it will charm you, too. -Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalwinning author of The Midwife's Apprentice Diane Browning perfectly captures the voice, colors, and quiet passion of a nineteenth-century girl who is born reaching for a paintbrush instead of a rattle. A rose by any other name is-Abiah! -Alexis O'Neill, author of The Recess Queen and Loud Emily From the Hardcover edition., Handsome and endearing, this picture book is a promising debut for Browning. -STARRED review, Booklist I love this little book, which manages in a few well-chosen scenes and wonderful art to tell the imagined story of one of the many women artists-almost all anonymous-who painted in the early years of the American townships. It is a story of talent, perseverance, and challenge. -Jane Yolen, award-winning author of Owl Moon, My Uncle Emily, and three hundred other books for children I loved this book! The words and the old-fashioned art are equally charming and acquaint us with a little-known aspect of Americana. I say, 'Hurray for Abiah Rose! -Eve Bunting, award-winning author of more than one hundred books for children Lyrically and authentically written and illustrated by Diane Browning, this book has influenced me to stand taller as a woman artist. Read this book-it will give you the courage to claim your space in the world. Bravo! -April Halprin Wayland, award-winning author of New Year at the Pier As a girl who had to write, I was drawn to this story of a girl who had to paint. Her story charmed me, and I believe it will charm you, too. -Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalwinning author of The Midwife's Apprentice Diane Browning perfectly captures the voice, colors, and quiet passion of a nineteenth-century girl who is born reaching for a paintbrush instead of a rattle. A rose by any other name is-Abiah! -Alexis O'Neill, author of The Recess Queen and Loud Emily From the Hardcover edition.
