A Picture for Marc

A Picture for Marc, by Eric A. Kimmel
(Grades 2-4)

It's Russia in the 1800's and young Marc doesn't like school, but he does like making shapes in geometry. When Marc's friend Victor shows him how to "draw" by tracing pictures in magazines, Marc sees his world with new eyes and soon he is creating images on his own. Marc knows he is destined to be an artist, but convincing his parents he is cut out for more than working in the herring factory will take a miracle.

Based loosely on the early life of artist Marc Chagall, this story will enlighten readers about the challenges this famous artist faced before becoming a famous artist.

This book is a Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nominee for 2010. Find this book and others at www.newberglibrary.org.

Reviewed by Korie B., Children's Services staff