Showing Charlotte in Giverny by Joan MacPhail Knight

Paperback. Pub Date :2007-04-16 Pages: 68 Language: English Publisher: Chronicle Books Its 1892 and Charlotte is bound for Monets famous artist colony in Giverny. France. where painters like her father are flocking to learn the new style of painting called Impressionism. In spite of missing her best friend. Charlotte becomes enchanted with France and records her colorful experiences in her journal. She makes new friends. plants a garden. learns to speak French. and even attends the wedding of Monsieur Monets daughter! Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and charming watercolor collages. Charlotte in Giverny includes a French glossary as well as biographical sketches of the featured painters. This delightful journal of a young girls exciting year will capture readers imaginations and leave a lasting impression.