Jacob Lawrence in the City
- ISBN-10
- 0811865827
- ISBN-13
- 9780811865821
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 24
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-04-08
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Author
- Susan Goldman Rubin
Description
Busy city! Beep, beep, beep! Jacob Lawrence's exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings, this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a celebration of city life.
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