{"product_id":"9784805318614","title":"Hokusai's Daughter","description":"Author: Sunny Seki\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805318614\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA girl with grit, determination, passion and a paintbrush  can achieve amazing things!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether working in his studio or out in the field, Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion  his youngest daughter, Eijo. Wherever they went, Eijo brought along her own bag of brushes and the same artistic brilliance and passion as her dad. \u003ci\u003eHokusai\u0026amp;#x27;s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a clever girl who refuses to believe that only men can create great works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold that she can\u0026amp;#x27;t become an artist because she\u0026amp;#x27;s a girl, Eijo sets out to prove everyone wrong. She\u0026amp;#x27;s determined to become the proverbial koi that swims up the waterfall and becomes a mighty dragon  fighting against the current to be the person she is meant to be. Her creativity and spunk surprise everyone, including her father, when she finally saves the day  and her dad\u0026amp;#x27;s honour  to prove that she\u0026amp;#x27;s not just a good artist, but a great one!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatsushika Oi, called Eijo, created many remarkable artworks and had a hand in her illustrious father\u0026amp;#x27;s later work. This beautifully illustrated bilingual story book celebrates the power of grit and artistic expression, as it introduces young readers to a trailblazing figure who, like her famous father, left a lasting impression in the world of art. \u003ci\u003eHokusai\u0026amp;#x27;s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless tale that teaches kids to believe in themselves and follow their passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an appendix to help parents share information with their kids about Hokusai  his influence and style  and his daughter Eijo, as well as traditions about koi and how woodblock prints are made. Samples of Eijo\u0026amp;#x27;s work will include images from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Menard Art Museum, and the Tokyo National Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875668775070,"sku":"ADS-9784805318614","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805318614.jpg?v=1779755346","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805318614","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}