{"product_id":"two-brothers-four-hands-isbn-9780823441709","title":"Two Brothers, Four Hands","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe inspiring true story of the Giacometti brothers, one an artist, the other a daredevil, both devoted to their craft . . . but even more devoted to each other.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone who knew them agreed. Alberto was the genius of the family. His younger brother Diego was his opposite--he didn't care much for books or schoolwork, and he had no idea what he would be when he grew up. But despite their differences, the two brothers shared an intense bond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlberto Giacometti became one of the iconic artists of the twentieth century, whose tall, spindly sculptures grace the collections of museums around the world. Diego was always at his side, helping and encouraging, and in his spare time creating remarkable pieces of furniture, works of sculpture in their own right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe poignant story of brothers and sculptors Alberto and Diego Giacometti is skillfully brought to life in the hands of multiple Sibert Honor authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, and the spectacular artwork of Hadley Hooper.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lavishly illustrated 64-page book includes extensive backmatter, complete with a timeline, source notes, photographs, and an essay on how to look at a Giacometti sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWashington Post \u003c\/i\u003eBest Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Hooper’s evocative mixed-media illustrations capture the period in stunning detail. Featuring a strong black line, they bring figures into the foreground in scenes awash in pink, blue, green, or gold. . . . Don’t miss this moving, brilliantly illustrated picture book portrait of brothers in art.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Multiaward-winning team Greenberg and Jordan are best known for their astonishing ability to decode and explore sophisticated artists and movements . . . Hooper's low-key, child-friendly details keep readers turning the pages. . . . An extraordinary achievement and a moving, affecting evocation of two lives lived together.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Hooper’s loosely drawn and colored illustrations are a fine  accompaniment to the less structured forms of both Giacomettis.  Observant readers will notice how the shadow of the brothers arm-in-arm  pays tribute to Alberto’s style. Concluding thumbnails of the brothers’  art, an analysis of Alberto’s Walking Man, and other important back  matter add further insight. A moving introduction to this creative and  symbiotic pair.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Illustrations by Hooper (\u003ci\u003eMabel and Sam at Home\u003c\/i\u003e)  exude warmth in expressive black contours, and large planes of colored  wash—the blue of Paris at night, the red of war—provide the spreads with  moody overtones. Diego and his devotion to his brother emerge as the  story’s most appealing elements in this fascinating retrospective.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Hooper’s art, in paint and ink and finished digitally, is cohesive yet strikingly dynamic; see the final vignette of the two brothers together casting long, skeletal shadows recalling Alberto’s famous style. Back matter respectfully guides readers through looking at \u003ci\u003eWalking Man II\u003c\/i\u003e; photos, source notes, a timeline, and a bibliography are included.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Short sentences impel the narrative forward with poetic pulse and economy, and the careful balance of the Giacomettis’ art and domestic worlds extends the title’s interest. The vibrant colors of Hooper’s mixed-media illustrations are, though appealing, nearly extraneous in light of the commanding black line work that harmonizes with Alberto’s and Diego’s slender metal creations.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan have collaborated on many award-winning children's books about artists, including \u003ci\u003eAction Jackson\u003c\/i\u003e (Sibert Honor Book), \u003ci\u003eThe Mad Potter: George E. Ohr, Eccentric Genius\u003c\/i\u003e (Sibert Honor Book), \u003ci\u003eBallet for Martha\u003c\/i\u003e (Sibert Honor Book and Orbis Pictus Award) \u003ci\u003eChristo and Jean-Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeet Cindy Sherman\u003c\/i\u003e, the recent recipient of five starred reviews. Sandra Jordan lives in New York City. Jan Greenberg lives in St. Louis, Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHadley Hooper is a fine artist whose illustration work includes art for the Coretta Scott King winning memoir \u003ci\u003eHow I Discovered Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e by Marilyn Nelson. She received considerable attention for her illustrations for Patricia MacLachlan's \u003ci\u003eThe Iridescence of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Denver, Colorado.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304497991909,"sku":"NP9780823441709","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823441709.jpg?v=1767743085","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/two-brothers-four-hands-isbn-9780823441709","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}