Firstly, to honor the illustrator of this book, Brian Selznick...he is an amazing artist with many books to his credit, and this book has recieved the Caldecott Honor Award.
In 1853 London, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was an artist who was intrigued by the dinosaur. He made drawings, clay models and life-sized models of these creatures...using science he drew conclusions as to how big they were and how they stood, ate, etc. He made a museum for the public. He then came to America to help make our dinosaurs 'life-like'. Sadly he met opposition in New York and was unable to achieve his goals. This book and drawings bring his struggles to life. Although picture books are generally for all ages, this book would be of interest to older readers.
-Deena
In 1853 London, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was an artist who was intrigued by the dinosaur. He made drawings, clay models and life-sized models of these creatures...using science he drew conclusions as to how big they were and how they stood, ate, etc. He made a museum for the public. He then came to America to help make our dinosaurs 'life-like'. Sadly he met opposition in New York and was unable to achieve his goals. This book and drawings bring his struggles to life. Although picture books are generally for all ages, this book would be of interest to older readers.
-Deena
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