I must admit I had never heard of Elsa Schiaparelli before reading this cute picture book biography. I guess she was quite a character. As a child she made herself sick by "planting" seeds in her hair, nose and mouth, hoping they would grow flowers. Later as a young adult she went to a dance in a dress that was pinned together with pins, instead of sewn. The dress was a hit until the pins started falling out. She went on to be a famous fashion designer, know for her unconventional use of materials. Morstad's colorful illustrations match the whimsical text. This is a good book to give to the girls that spend their recess drawing fancy dresses. (2018, 40 p.)
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli by Kylo Maclear
I must admit I had never heard of Elsa Schiaparelli before reading this cute picture book biography. I guess she was quite a character. As a child she made herself sick by "planting" seeds in her hair, nose and mouth, hoping they would grow flowers. Later as a young adult she went to a dance in a dress that was pinned together with pins, instead of sewn. The dress was a hit until the pins started falling out. She went on to be a famous fashion designer, know for her unconventional use of materials. Morstad's colorful illustrations match the whimsical text. This is a good book to give to the girls that spend their recess drawing fancy dresses. (2018, 40 p.)
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