{"product_id":"the-painter-and-the-president-gilbert-stuarts-brush-with-george-washington-9781662680007","title":"The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington","description":"\u003cb\u003eGeorge Washington \u003ci\u003ehated\u003c\/i\u003e having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington's most lasting and recognized portrait--the one that's used on the one-dollar bill. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeorge Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted--which took days and days to complete--he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end--in fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists'. And Gilbert Stuart's one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eit's the one that's used on the one-dollar bill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Albee is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of more than 150 books for children (some under pseudonyms). Her titles include \u003ci\u003eTroublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a New York Public Library Best Children's Book and a Bank Street Best Children's Book, \u003ci\u003eJane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees\u003c\/i\u003e, also named a Bank Street Best Children's Book, and \u003ci\u003eAccidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Connecticut Book Award. She lives in Connecticut and Brooklyn with her husband and three children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStacy Innerst is a painter, children's book artist, and educator. His books have been honored with the Sydney Taylor Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come\u003c\/i\u003e, The New York Times\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award for \u003ci\u003eRuth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of RBG Vs. Inequality\u003c\/i\u003e, the SCBWI Golden Kite for Picture Book Illustration for \u003ci\u003eThe Music in George's Head\u003c\/i\u003e. His recent books for Calkins Creek include \u003ci\u003eJack Knight's Brave Flight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaving Lady Liberty, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eLincoln Clears a Path.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Calkins Creek Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874589905170,"sku":"9781662680007","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f03a41fa-d578-4098-b669-50b4dc2efbfd.jpg?v=1738000489","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-painter-and-the-president-gilbert-stuarts-brush-with-george-washington-9781662680007","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}