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K-Gr 2 First published in 1983, this book has new illustrations but retains the message of the original -that sometimes one's first inspiration is the best. Asked to submit a painting for an art show, Sara experiences -artist's block - and becomes overwhelmed by vast possibilities and the eager advice of her family. Perhaps painting the entire universe on a sing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Don't let the sappy subtitle and sunshine-happy cover fool you. As in all of Schwartz's early books, there's a real story here, with spot-on dialogue and characterization, a child protagonist undergoing an inner crisis, and a neat resolution. The 1983 original, with black-and-white art and a modest trim size, was a gem of emotional integrity. The new version boasts clean pen and watercolor art showing updated (and thinner) characters and settings, a larger trim size, and a few more pages. Sara comes ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More