NIKI DALY, a Hans Christian Andersen Award nominee, has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books, among them "Happy Birthday, Jamela!," which "The Miami Herald" praised as "absolutely pitch-perfect." He lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
"An art competition, a student club (organized by Bettina), a
parental complaint and a highly satisfactory resolution round out
this light-hearted introduction to eccentricity, activism and art
appreciation." --"The Washington Post""
""With tidbits about famous artists, this is a quick-paced,
entertaining book about the power of art." --"School Library
Journal
""Delightful." --STARRED, "Booklist
"
"The acclaimed South African author / illustrator ventures into
chapter-book territory with this humorous account of how a new art
teacher shakes up fifth grader Bettina Valentino's school and
inspires the fledgling artist . . . . Profusely illustrated and
told in first-person chronological episodes, this may have appeal
for some reluctant readers as well."" --Kirkus Reviews
""Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club is a novel so funny that
readers will find themselves laughing out loud at some of the
antics of the title character and her family and friends - but
beneath that amusement are some very serious lessons about what art
is, how it is made, and in what ways it appeals to (or fails to
appeal to) different sorts of people."" --"Infodad.com
“An art competition, a student club (organized by Bettina), a
parental complaint and a highly satisfactory resolution round out
this light-hearted introduction to eccentricity, activism and art
appreciation.” —"The Washington Post""
"“With tidbits about famous artists, this is a quick-paced,
entertaining book about the power of art.” —"School Library
Journal
"“Delightful.” —STARRED, "Booklist
"
“The acclaimed South African author / illustrator ventures into
chapter-book territory with this humorous account of how a new art
teacher shakes up fifth grader Bettina Valentino’s school and
inspires the fledgling artist . . . . Profusely illustrated and
told in first-person chronological episodes, this may have appeal
for some reluctant readers as well.”" —Kirkus Reviews
"“Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club is a novel so funny that
readers will find themselves laughing out loud at some
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