Coco and the Little Black Dress

"Hurry up! You may only go to bed when all the sheets are ironed." Little Coco grew up in the orphanage and had to work hard for a living sewing and embroidering like an angel. Until her eighteenth birthday... Coco knew one thing for sure. She would never, never be poor again.

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Coco Chanel. Coco Chanel (1883-1971) was a famous French fashion designer. Born into a poor family, strictly brought up in the orphanage, influenced by the style of wealthy suitors, she remained faithful throughout her life to the simplicity. A luxurious simplicity, which has produced memorable style icons like the little black dress and perfume Chanel No. 5.

“"Van Haeringen's spare mixed-media illustrations throughout this tiny tribute are as alluring as her subject's timeless designs, capturing the eye with fine pen and ink detail, stark colors, warm watercolor shading, and Bemelmans-like playfulness...as a picture book, it is utterly endearing."- Kirkus Reviews”

"Van Haeringen s illustrations, black line drawings with dabs of color against expanses of white, are drawn with a precise yet whimsical panache that brilliantly suits their subject."- New York Times Book Review"
"The line-drawn illustrations, often resembling fashion sketches, use white space and pops of color to maximum effect...the book s simple elegance is perfectly suited to the story of Coco and her iconic black dress." -Julia Smith, Booklist"
"The point is simply this, Coco and the Little Black Dress is equally appealing to an adult with a wonderful sense of whimsy and especially to those who may not be conversant in the history of Coco Chanel. Without question, the book is a delight to read and probably will become a keepsake for those who will have this read to them as a bedtime tale." -Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books
"Van Haeringen s spare artwork is simply beautiful and reflects Chanel s approach to fashion. Vibrant touches of watercolor among delicate pen-and-ink drawings bring to mind Ludwig Bemelmans s Madeline." - Samantha Lumetta, School Library Journal"

Annemarie Van Haeringen was born in 1959 in the Netherlands. She is a Dutch illustrator, having studied at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. She has created a remarkable number of children's picture books and has worked for several children's magazines. Her picture books have won numerous awards. In 2014 she won a Silver Brush for Coco or the little black dress. She currently lives in Amsterdam.

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