Mom is a Painter

By Laura E. Williams
Paperback: $6.50

A Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!

Front cover for Mi mamá es pintora by Laura Williams and Laura E. Williams
This book is also available in Spanish
Mi mamá es pintora
By Laura E. Williams

Description

A Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!

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About the Creators

Laura E. Williams
Laura E. Williams

Laura E. Williams is the author of numerous award-winning picture books and middle grade novels. Born in South Korea and adopted by an American family, Williams has since lived and traveled all over the world. She and her husband live in Farmington, Connecticut. Visit her on the Web at lauraewilliams.com.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584308331
  • Publication Date Dec 01, 2001
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 8
  • Word Count 34
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • Themes Art, Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Classroom Activities, Colors, Families, Imagination, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Mothers, Nonfiction, Occupations, Optimism / Enthusiasm, Photographic Illustrations, Pride
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading C
  • DRA 3
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 80
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Early Emergent
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