Reviews
Georgia in Hawaii: When Georgia O'Keeffe Painted What She Pleased, by Yuyi Morales, Amy Novesky
luckyliza13's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations. My 7 year old daughter loves it.
5elementknitr's review against another edition
5.0
Although Yuyi didn't write the story, her artwork/illustrations take center stage.
The story covers an art-commissioned trip to Hawaii taken by Georgia O'Keefe.
I liked how the story highlights Ms. O'Keefe's dedication to doing the art SHE wants to do. I liked the synopsis of the story at the end, along with the "additional resources" where one can learn/read more about her if one so desires.
Yuyi got an entire page at the end of the book to explain her art process and inspirations. I wish every children's book had this page.
The story covers an art-commissioned trip to Hawaii taken by Georgia O'Keefe.
I liked how the story highlights Ms. O'Keefe's dedication to doing the art SHE wants to do. I liked the synopsis of the story at the end, along with the "additional resources" where one can learn/read more about her if one so desires.
Yuyi got an entire page at the end of the book to explain her art process and inspirations. I wish every children's book had this page.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
3.0
Not a biography but an illustration of one incident from painter Georgia O'Keeffe's life, when the Hawaiian Pineapple company sent her to Hawaii, wanting her to paint pineapples for them to use. She didn't like being told what to paint, however, and so during and after her tour of the islands, she painted all the beautiful flowers and natural vistas she saw, but not really pineapples. Not until she was back in New York, and had even exhibited all those other Hawaiian paintings, did she finally relent and give the company a pineapple painting! Interesting story, with gorgeous lush paintings by Morales that evoke the style of O'Keeffe's work. But the author's note only clarifies this incident, doesn't delve into the rest of O'Keeffe's life, and the bibliography is only two books. A great "biographical" picture book.
caryleliza's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Yuyi Morales's notes about her illustrations. She's one of my favorites.
comradebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Vibrant and enchanting illustrations. An insight into O’Keefe’s adventurous spirit, her ability to maintain both integrity and adaptability.
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Yuyi Morales' illustrations quite a lot, but I found the story odd. I think what I got out of it was that Georgia wanted to choose what she wanted to paint, and that she did not want to paint a pineapple. I just didn't quite get why I was supposed to care about this.
susie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
A lovely celebration of O'Keeffe's art and the way she approached the world. I didn't know she had spent time in Hawaii, so it was cool to learn something new. I do wish her pineapple painting had been included since the story lead up to its reveal.
maidmarianlib's review
3.0
The illustrations are beautiful and pay homage to O'Keeffe, but could have used more information.