Charlotte in Giverny

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It's 1892 and Charlotte is bound for Monet's 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 Monet's 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 girl's exciting year will capture readers' imaginations and leave a lasting impression.

ISBN10: 0811858030	ISBN13: 9780811858038
Format: Paperback	Pages: 68
Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS	GoodReads Rating: 4
Author: Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet,