Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World

When Barbara Cooney saw something worth doing, she did it—with heart and color. Because Barbara tells the inspiring story of how one woman transformed the world of children’s literature through her vivid illustrations and deep love of beauty. A gentle tribute to the artist behind beloved classics like Miss Rumphius, Roxaboxen, and The Ox-Cart Man and her passion for painting places that mattered, from coastal towns to mountain trails. 40 pages, hardcover with dustjacket. Ages 4 – 10.