Frane lessac biography of christopher

A children's book author, illustrator, and internationally-respected artist, Frané Lessac has lived around the world with her family, and her environment is often reflected in her works.

Frane lessac biography of christopher

Born in the United States, the author/illustrator has also called home the island of Montserrat and the continent of Australia. In her book Caribbean Alphabet, written with husband, Mark Greenwood, Lessac's relies on her gouache paintings and naïve style to illustrate sights, sounds, and activities from the Caribbean.

Each letter represents some aspect of Caribbean culture and island life, from familiar activities such as fishing and kite flying to less well-known pursuits such as limbo dancing. Unfamiliar terms such as agouti, Junkanoo, and dasheen are explained in a pictorial glossary.

"Each picture has its own little narrative on this celebratory island tour—fun, fluid, and imaginative," remarked a Publishers Weekly review