Charlotte in New York

Charlotte #3

by Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

It's 1894. Charlotte and her American family have been living in France for two years where her father has learned the new way of painting called Impressionism. Now her father's paintings are going to be featured in a show in New York and the whole family is going along. New York is a hustling, bustling city like no other in the world, and Charlotte records it all in her colorful journal. Illustrated with striking museum reproductions, beautiful watercolor paintings, and collages, the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. Charlotte's exciting journey to the city that never sleeps will make any reader shout, "I love New York!"

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Historical Fiction, Childrens, France

52 pages, Hardcover

First published August 3, 2006

Reviews

[Karen Dransfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been sitting by my bed taunting me. Finally got round to reading it. Another lovely story about Charlotte travelling to New York, and her daily life surrounded by artists and famous folks of this time period. It has a lovely listing at the back of all the real artworks that are shown in the book. Plus a mini biography of each of the artists mentioned too. A great diary story for the budding artist. It's also got french words all through the book since her cook/nanny keeps trying to teach her some. Makes for a delightful read. Longer than a regular picture book.

[Libby Bork · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very similar to the Dear America series, except it’s aimed at a younger age group.

[Ing · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just stumbled upon this book and love the historical aspect and french vocabulary incorporation. It's a story written from a little girl's perspective. Her father is learning how to paint in the Impressionist manner in France and the family travels to New York. Little Charlotte encounters different famous artists on her adventures. This is a lovely book with very nice illustrations and real paintings.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fourth in the Charlotte series. Back in New York after two years in Europe another journal with her impressions of painters and writers. Even though these are children's books adults would enjoy them too. I do.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to learn! Travel along with Charlotte & her family in 1894...& learn about some of the history of New York, as well as art histroy & some artists too! She offers quite a few 'gems' in this cute little book! I'll certainly look forward to more travels with Charlotte!

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming little wish fulfillment book with educational bits spattered here and there. I really like the calming nature of these books -- everything is lovely and pretty and sophisticated and sweet. It's short enough to make that sort of storyless story sustainable.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I could give this 3.5 stars--I didn't think it was quite as good as the others in the series, but I still really liked it.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet book to learn a little French, art and NYC history!!

[Angela Livengood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great example of historical fiction for young readers. I like the use of actual historical art throughout the book to widen children's horizons.

[Yingyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

好多字不适合低龄儿童。小学3，4年级以上。借着小女孩的旅行，让我们知道1900年前后法国，美国的境况。包含了许多文化信息。

[Jasmine Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute and the artwork is nice, but the story is hard to follow.