{"product_id":"hokusais-daughter-a-young-artist-in-old-japan-bilingual-english-and-japanese-text","title":"Hokusai's Daughter: A Young Artist in Old Japan - Bilingual English and Japanese Text","description":"\u003cb\u003e**Honorable Mention 2024 Freeman Book Awards - Children's and YA Literature on East and Southeast Asia**\u003cbr\u003e**Creative Child Magazine 2024 Book of the Year - Bilingual Story Books for Kids**\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA girl with grit, determination, passion and a paintbrush--can achieve amazing things!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether working in his studio or out in the field, Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion--his youngest daughter, Eijo. Wherever they went, Eijo brought along her own bag of brushes and the same artistic brilliance and passion as her dad. \u003ci\u003eHokusai's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a clever girl who refuses to believe that only men can create great works of art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold that she can't become an artist because she's a girl, Eijo sets out to prove everyone wrong. She's determined to become the proverbial koi that swims up the waterfall and becomes a mighty dragon--fighting against the current to be the person she is meant to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatsushika Oi, called Eijo, created many remarkable artworks and had a hand in her illustrious father's later work. This beautifully illustrated bilingual story book celebrates the power of grit and artistic expression, as it introduces young readers to a trailblazing figure who, like her famous father, left a lasting impression in the world of art. \u003ci\u003eHokusai's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless tale that teaches kids to believe in themselves and follow their passion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes an appendix to help parents share information with their kids about Hokusai--his influence and style--and his daughter Eijo, as well as traditions about koi and how woodblock prints are made. Samples of Eijo's work will include images from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Menard Art Museum, and the Tokyo National Museum.","brand":"Sunny Seki","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46336917930220,"sku":"9784805318614","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9784805318614.jpg?v=1743694771","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/hokusais-daughter-a-young-artist-in-old-japan-bilingual-english-and-japanese-text","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}