"George thought about hobbies. He liked pictures, but he couldn't’t paint. Maybe he could take pictures with a camera instead. It was 1877. Cameras were the size of a microwave oven. And you needed lots of supplies to take a picture. George was fond of making lists. He set out from home to get what he needed:
Glass plates
A plate holder
A tent
A heavy tripod
A thick piece of black cloth
A water jug
And, of course, chemicals!
George left the store loaded with gear. So far his new hobby was hard work!"
I really liked this book! It works so well as an introduction to biography for children with its look at George Eastman and his life..short glimpses at how he lived, what interested him and his passion for learning. The illustrations are true Bill Slavin. They are very appealing to the reader, filled with detail, humor and a look at life lived in the late nineteenth century. While it provides honest and interesting information, it will also encourage children to ask questions that go beyond what is presented and will lead to further research into this man's life, inventions, and interests. When we share similar information books with children we only encourage them to delve deeper. The text is not ponderous, and will not result in attention lapses. While Monica Kulling provides information about a complicated process, the explanation is accessible to her intended audience. It's truly amazing to see how far we have come in the past hundred years or so. I can barely find my camera among all the other paraphernalia in my purse! As we search the shelves for biography for the young, this will be seen as a great example of what is currently available for school and home libraries.
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