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2 ⭐This picture book biography is lacking in biography. It starts out interesting, but it takes so long to list various colors it deadens the rest of the story. The artwork is great, and the authors note at the end was way more informative than the pages of the book. I like this book, but it could‘ve been done better.

This B, RA book tells about how Mary Blair became a artist for Walt Disney Studios, during the Great Depression. I think it‘s a great story for students to read and learn that they can follow their dreams and become anything they want! I think they can also relate because they‘re probably familiar with art and pictures seen in Disney productions.
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A Disney Legend whose art extends beyond “it‘s a small world” known for bringing ALL the colors to every project she touched & among the First Ladies in the industry. #childrensbook #24b4monday #truestory

Colorful and wonderfully illustrated story of Mary Blair, artist who designed It‘s a Small World ride at Disneyland.
Also a lesson in sticking to your dream when criticized.

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I loved this boom for all of its use of color words and how determined mary was to succeed.

This book is absolutely beautiful. The tale of Mary Blair, the visionary behind It‘s A Small World at Disneyland. The words. The colors. The story. It‘s a magical read.
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#NoFemmeber Day 3: Fats‘ review: “When Mary and her family moved to #California, Mary became inspired & mixed her paints, creating a variety of shades and hues. She saved these color combinations for future use. She met her husband Lee in art school. Mary Blair became one of the first women to be hired at Walt Disney Studios. She was in her happy place, except she worked with men who did not appreciate colors.” Full Review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-ijO

I read this one aloud to a group of girls for a sort of “girl power“story time, and they absolutely loved it. It‘s so fun to see all the bright colors, and to read about them too! .
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The girls enjoyed how Mary persisted, how she became the boss, and finding parts of Disney in her illustrations.They were absolutely amazed at what she painted and the ride that she eventually created. An inspiring book for anyone who dreams in vivid color. #kidlit

Took this charming picture book to Disneyland with me to visit Mary Blair‘s work.

New book day in the library! I love this vibrant story of Mary Blair‘s work for Walt Disney.