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“Babies! Chubby-cheeked, squat-legged, bouncy-bottomed babies.“ This quote talks about her idea of creating a book that has all types of races and ethnicities within babies.

I recommend this book for many reasons. One reason is that it is written really concisely and the style of illustrations adds lots of dimension to the story. I recommend this book to all students because it shows the ups and downs of life.

This book is a biography of the illustrator Gyo Fuijkawa and her life leading up to her amazing illustrations. It talks about her childhood and the hardships that went through with her family and society. It also shows her accomplishments as an illustrator and introduces the book 'Babies'.

“When the world felt gray, color lifted her. She wondered, could art comfort and lift others too?“

Gyo Fujikawa's groundbreaking efforts to include various characters in children's literature are honored in this book. It helps young readers comprehend and value people from many origins and cultures by introducing them to the value of inclusion.

It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear delves into the life of Gyo Fujikawa, highlighting her artistic enthusiasm and pioneering contributions to children's books. The importance of variety and representation in children's literature is emphasized in the book, which also shows how Fujikawa's contributions opened the door for more inclusive narrative.

“For the next few years, Gyo worked long days, painting murals and drawing for magazines.“

The narrative begins with Gyo's early years and her childhood passion for drawing. It then explores her journey as she faced challenges and overcame barriers, ultimately becoming a pioneer in the field of children's book illustration. Children could be heavily inspired by this biography especially if they share similar interests.

“It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way“ by Kyo Maclear is a picture book biography that tells the story of Gyo Fujikawa, a pioneering Japanese-American illustrator and artist. The book celebrates Gyo's life and her significant contributions to children's literature.

This book is classified as a biography because the information within it is an accurate portrayal of Gyo Fujikawa's life. The book also portrays the character as multidimensional and believable.

It Began With A Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Julie Morstad, is a fantastic picture book biography. It tells the story of Gyo Fujikawa's life and her art and the impact she had on kidlit for generations. The art is charming and shows he events clearly and with style. It is exactly what a picture book biography should be. Recommended!