Life Doesn't Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book -- Maya Angelou

<b>Maya Angelou's unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage</b> <p/><i>Shadows on the wall</i> <br><i>Noises down the hall</i> <br><i>Life doesn't frighten me at all</i> <p/> Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. <p/> Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness. <p/> This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the editor. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sara Jane Boyers<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harry N. Abrams<br><b>Published:</b> 01/09/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.94lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781419727481<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>