Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece bookcover

Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece

Marc Harshman 

(Author)

Leuyen Pham 

(Illustrator)
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Description

In Bear Run, Pennsylvania, a home unlike any other perches atop a waterfall. The water's tune plays differently in each of its sunlight-dappled rooms; the structure itself blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, a masterpiece equally informed by meticulous research and unbounded imagination, designed by the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

This book guides young readers through Wright's process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspirations to the home's breathtaking culmination. It is a exploration of a man, of dreams, and of the creative process; a celebration of potential. Graceful prose and rich, dynamic illustrations breathe life into the story of Frank and Fallingwater, a man and home utterly unlike any other.

A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2017 Blue Ribbon Book
A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

Product Details

PublisherRoaring Brook Press
Publish DateOctober 17, 2017
Pages40
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781596437180
Dimensions11.3 X 8.9 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Marc Harshman is the author of a collection of poems, Believe What You Can (West Virginia University Press), and a dozen children’s books, including One Big Family (Eerdmans). His monthly show for West Virginia Public Radio, “The Poetry Break,” began airing in 2016. He was also an invited reader at the 2016 Greenwich Book Festival in London and is the seventh poet laureate of West Virginia.
LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and best-selling illustrator of Julianne Moore's Freckleface books and the New York Times bestseller Grace for President as well as Big Sister, Little Sister and many other favorites. LeUyen lives with her family in San Francisco, CA. www.leuyenpham.com.
Anna Egan Smucker is the author of several children's books including No Star Nights, winner of the International Reading Association Children's Book Award. In addition to writing, reading, and doing author presentations, she loves to hike in the beautiful mountains of her home state of West Virginia.

Reviews

“Beautifully rendered . . . Seamlessly blends together a good story, lyrical language, and deft, supporting artwork. This affectionate tribute should appeal to a very wide audience.” —Booklist, starred review

“A warm tribute to the creative genius and style of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Lyrical . . . Filled with brightness and clarity . . . The interplay of creativity and execution are lovingly developed here.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Frank Lloyd Wright's genius is revealed for sophisticated picture book readers.” —School Library Journal

“Young builders/dreamers will be inspired by this romantic picture-book account of the conception, design, and construction of the Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater.” —Horn Book

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