When Emily Carr Met Woo

About this book

In 2013 a painting by Emily Carr sold for $3.39 million. But in the 1920s Emily Carr was considered a strange bird who made paintings nobody wanted kept a houseful of pets and often disappeared into the woods in a tiny house on wheels. But even those familiar with Emilys eccentricities were surprised when she adopted a small lonely monkey. When Emily Carr Met Woo is the story of Woo the monkeys joyful and chaotic introduction to Emily Carrs household. She snatches at the parrots feathers chases the cats and dogs--and wins Emilys big heart. But when Woos mischief turns dangerous Emily fears she may lose her little friend. Dean Griffithss watercolors capture the mood and architecture of the 1920s. Monica Kulling using prose as simple and expressive as Emilys own brush strokes retells the true story of one of the eras greatest artists--and of the monkey who loved her. The book includes photos reproductions of Emily Carrs paintings and a biography of the artist.