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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
At its heart this is an achingly poignant father and daughter story, and it also takes place during the time of tulipomania in Holland, and the painter Rembrandt is a friend of the family. So, this is an interesting historical fiction story and a lovely story of love between daughter & father.
The illustrations are wondrous and lush, and perfectly fit the subject and period.
There is an informative author’s note at the end of the book, and I’ve read other books about this era and the value of tulips, but I had no idea how short a period (3 to 4 years!) tulipomania encompassed.
This is the perfect way to teach about a point in history: a historical fiction story where the details of the human relationships could as easily take place today.
The illustrations are wondrous and lush, and perfectly fit the subject and period.
There is an informative author’s note at the end of the book, and I’ve read other books about this era and the value of tulips, but I had no idea how short a period (3 to 4 years!) tulipomania encompassed.
This is the perfect way to teach about a point in history: a historical fiction story where the details of the human relationships could as easily take place today.
Age: 4th grade
Media: Ink & oil?
Illustration Style: imitation of Dutch masters (Rembrandt), softened edges (to emulate child's point of view), darker paintings, focus on people
With an advanced storyline and darker pictures, this book is made to be read to an older audience that may be interested in older settings. Taking place in the 17th century, 5-year-old Hana shares a particularly fond relationship with her father. When he becomes wrapped up in Holland's tulipomania, his genuine affection towards his daughter dwindles. Hana, as his "Renowned Physician," sets out to find a cure, asking the people in her life. In the end, she decides to paint him tulips which allows her father to see his daughter's loving concern.
Media: Ink & oil?
Illustration Style: imitation of Dutch masters (Rembrandt), softened edges (to emulate child's point of view), darker paintings, focus on people
With an advanced storyline and darker pictures, this book is made to be read to an older audience that may be interested in older settings. Taking place in the 17th century, 5-year-old Hana shares a particularly fond relationship with her father. When he becomes wrapped up in Holland's tulipomania, his genuine affection towards his daughter dwindles. Hana, as his "Renowned Physician," sets out to find a cure, asking the people in her life. In the end, she decides to paint him tulips which allows her father to see his daughter's loving concern.
I love a lot of Dutch and Flemish painters from this time period and I find tulipmania fascinating, however I'm not sure how interesting this book would be to children. I don't think they would understand the economical implications of a market crash, but they might relate to wanting to cheer up a parent.