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"Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist - and confidante - to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own...Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation...
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2019.
Language
English
Description
"This is the sweet story of a painter (Bob Ross) who helps his squirrel friend, Peapod, find the perfect home to live in. Bob paints an actual Ross painting, "Meadow Lake," in this charming tale about helping friends and embracing the serenity of life. Bob, along with Peapod, go through the various steps and processes to painting, including praising those "happy little accidents" that happen along the way.
4) Willow
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English
Description
In art class, neatness, conformity, and imitation are encouraged, but when Willow brings imagination and creativity to her projects, even straight-laced Miss Hawthorn is influenced.
6) Art & Max
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Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.
7) Emma
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Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Motivated by a birthday gift, a 72-year-old woman begins to paint.
9) Cool cat
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Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A story about a cat who turns the drab world around him into a Rousseau-style masterpiece with an old paint box, a troop of helpful animals, and a lot of imagination.
10) Bear's picture
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Pub. Date
2008, 2000.
Language
English
Description
A bear continues to paint what he likes despite criticism from two passing gentlemen.
12) Rickshaw girl
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English
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In her Bangladesh village, ten-year-old Naimi excels at painting designs called alpanas, but to help her impoverished family financially she would have to be a boy--or disguise herself as one.
18) Elsina's clouds
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Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
In South Africa, a Basotho girl paints designs on her house as a prayer to the ancestors for rain.
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