{"product_id":"what-isabella-wanted-isabella-stewart-gardner-builds-a-museum-hardcover","title":"What Isabella Wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner Builds a Museum - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCandace Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Cordell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom multiple award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes the true story of a woman who always got what she wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New England Book Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor years, the indomitable Isabella Stewart Gardner searched the world for magnificent artwork and filled her home with a truly unique collection, with the aim of turning it into a museum, which she established in 1903. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIsabella always did things her own way. One day she'd wear baseball gear to the symphony, the next, she'd be seen strolling down the street with zoo lions. It was no surprised that she was very particular about how she arranged her exhibits. They were not organized historically, stylistically, or by artist. Instead, they were arranged based on the connections Isabella felt toward the art, a connection she hoped to encourage in her visitors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor years, her museum delighted generations of Bostonians and visitors with the collections arranged exactly as she wanted. But in 1990, a spectacular burglary occurred when two thieves disguised as police officers stole thirteen paintings, valued at $500 million, including a Rembrandt and a Vermeer. They have yet to be recovered, though a $10 million reward is still being offered for their safe return. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Candace Fleming perfectly captures Isabella's inimitable personality and drive, accompanied by exuberant illustrations by Matthew Cordell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CCBC Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandace Fleming is the author of more than thirty distinguished books for children including \u003ci\u003eHoneybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book, and \u003ci\u003eCubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper. \u003c\/i\u003eHer book \u003ci\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh\u003c\/i\u003e received the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. She lives in Chicago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatthew Cordell is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of numerous highly acclaimed children's books including Philip C. Stead's books \u003ci\u003eThe Only Fish in the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Special Delivery\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a Washington Post Best Book. He wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eAnother Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHello! Hello!\u003c\/i\u003e, a New York Times Notable Children's Book. Matthew lives near Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768077451552,"sku":"9780823442638","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5902277748ec64769fd6b3d11390f863.webp?v=1780324166","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-isabella-wanted-isabella-stewart-gardner-builds-a-museum-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}