Jenson-Elliott, Cindy
Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, A Life in Nature Illustrated by Christy Hale PICTURE BOOK
Christy Ottaviano Books, 2016 (Henry Holt and Company). $17.99
Content: G.
Ansel was a young boy
with lots of energy. Disregarding the
teachers and principal who wanted Ansel to be disciplined, Ansel’s father took
him out of school and taught him from home.
Ansel had a love of a nature and a desire to learn. After a trip to Yosemite, Ansel feel in love
with the beautiful park and returned in all weather and at all times of the year
to capture it’s beauty. Ansel was
commissioned by the government to take pictures and hired by Life magazine. He is now recognized as a famous
photographer.
The illustrations
throughout this story are amazing. I
love the way the author gave the story a rhythm and explained in a simple way
how important Ansel Adam’s pictures are to our nation.
There is more information about Adams located at the back of the book
including a few pictures. This would be
a fun way to introduce Adams in a photography or art class.
EL (K-3), EL – ESSENTIAL. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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