No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur

Messier, Mireille

ISBN 10: 145983352X / ISBN 13: 9781459833524

Published by Orca Book Publishers, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 145983352X
• ISBN 13: 9781459833524
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bron, Anna
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

★“Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur’s tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they’re familiar with her art.”―Quill & Quire, starred review

Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams.

Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market for sneaking in wearing boys clothing, Rosa must think creatively to challenge the rules in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world-class realist painter and artist.

Available in French as Pas de chevaux dans la maison!.

About the Authors

Mireille Messier is an award-winning children’s writer with a background in broadcasting and theater. Before becoming an author, Mireille worked as a television and radio host, a director, a researcher, a book reviewer and a voice actress. Mireille has published over thirty books, some in French, others in English, for children of all ages, including No Horses in the House! and Nevin Knows. Her books have been selected for many literary awards, including a Governor General’s Award, a Christopher Award, a Blue Spruce Award, a Rocky Mountain Book Award and a Hackmatack Award.

Anna Bron was born in Russia and immigrated to Canada when she was nine years old. She was lucky enough to have parents who nurtured and encouraged a career in art. She attended art school in her teens, and then went on to study traditional hand-drawn animation at Sheridan College. Not long after graduating she became a freelance illustrator and animator, working on a broad range of projects, from illustrating children’s books and magazines to animating, designing and directing commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.