Haseley, Dennis. Twenty Heartbeats, illustrated by Ed Young. PICTURE BOOK. Roaring Brook Press, 2008.
EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
A man loves his horse so much that he hires the best painter in the country to draw his horse. The years pass and the picture is not produced. The horse and his master age, and finally the master goes to the painter in anger and demands his picture. The artist complies and sits and quickly draws the horse. The master is angry, but all is not as it seems. He soon discovers the secret behind the painting.
Ed Young’s illustrations never let you down. They are so rich and convey a diversity of emotions. This story and the evocative pictures bring tears to the eyes. This memorable book is a perfect combination of words and art.
Reviewer: Susan Huff, Area Library Media Specialist
EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
A man loves his horse so much that he hires the best painter in the country to draw his horse. The years pass and the picture is not produced. The horse and his master age, and finally the master goes to the painter in anger and demands his picture. The artist complies and sits and quickly draws the horse. The master is angry, but all is not as it seems. He soon discovers the secret behind the painting.
Ed Young’s illustrations never let you down. They are so rich and convey a diversity of emotions. This story and the evocative pictures bring tears to the eyes. This memorable book is a perfect combination of words and art.
Reviewer: Susan Huff, Area Library Media Specialist
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