Background
Brita Granstrom was born on July 23, 1969, in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Lm Ericssons väg 14, 126 27 Stockholm, Sweden
Brita graduated from Konstfack (National College of Art, Craft, and Design) in Stockholm, Sweden with Master of Fine Arts degree.
Lm Ericssons väg 14, 126 27 Stockholm, Sweden
Brita graduated from Konstfack (National College of Art, Craft, and Design) in Stockholm, Sweden with Master of Fine Arts degree.
(Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-...)
Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? This is the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument - one of the greatest ancient sites in the world and a World Heritage Site.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Stonehenge-Mick-Manning/dp/1847805205/?tag=prabook0b-20
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-mamas-buik-Mick-Manning/dp/9062520200/?tag=prabook0b-20
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hoofd-schouders-knie-teen-Gottmer-prentenboek/dp/9025748821/?tag=prabook0b-20
(In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the pos...)
In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the position of Naturalist on HMS Beagle's world voyage. He was set to become a clergyman but returns after five years at sea an inspired genius. This book follows the journey of HMS Beagle, showing life on-board the ship for Darwin, the captain, crew and the expedition's artist. The reader sees Darwin discovering and observing insect life in Brazil, fossils in Argentina, earthquakes in Chile and turtles in the Galapagos Islands.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Darwin-Saw-Mick-Manning/dp/1847801072/?tag=prabook0b-20
(A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, tel...)
A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, telling the stories of the world's greatest paintings and artists from prehistory to the modern day The Story of Paintings begins with the cave paintings of our Stone Age ancestors and continues through to the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granström take your on a tour of their personally selected gallery which showcases the work of some of the world's most famous artists and few a less well-known ones.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Paintings-history-art-children/dp/1445150042/?tag=prabook0b-20
(If you choose to share 'the facts of life' with children ...)
If you choose to share 'the facts of life' with children at a young age, this is the perfect book to do so. It gently guides the reader through each stage of a child's development within the womb with charming illustrations and simple explanations, inviting lots of discussion and providing answers to all those questions. Shortlisted for the Junior Science Book Award (now the Royal Society's Science Prize).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Did-Begin-Mick-Manning/dp/0749656611/?tag=prabook0b-20
(Let's Build a House! But what sort of a house should it b...)
Let's Build a House! But what sort of a house should it be? And what do we need to build it? It could be a shack on a beach, or it could be a skyscraper. Try building a bungalow or even a castle! Join in the imaginative play as a group of children plan their houses and discover the materials and techniques needed to build them. The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them. Wonderwise is an award-winning series of information books, perfect for introducing younger children to non-fiction. The books include updated notes and activities to support the new primary curriculum.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Build-House-buildings-Wonderwise/dp/1445128993/?tag=prabook0b-20
(This sumptious book is a wonderful first-introduction to ...)
This sumptious book is a wonderful first-introduction to British history. Masters of illustrated non-fiction, Mick Manning and Brita Granström tell the story of Britain from the Stone Age up to the present in a truly integrated narrative of text and illustration. It moves throughs the Iron Age, Stonehenge, the Celts, the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, then on to the marvels of the Medieval era, the Tudors and Stuarts, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorians and the 20th century right up to the modern day. The exciting story is supplemented by many amazing facts and introduces key figures from kings, queens and military leaders to scientists, artists and writers. History doesn't have to be horrible - here it is gripping, fascinating and fun!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Britain-Mick-Manning/dp/1445127881/?tag=prabook0b-20
Brita Granstrom was born on July 23, 1969, in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Brita attended Oerebro Konstskola. She graduated from Konstfack (National College of Art, Craft, and Design) in Stockholm, Sweden with Master of Fine Arts degree.
Brita moved to England in 1993 but spends the summer months in Sweden. An acute observer of moments of endearing intimacy Brita Granström’s fresh, direct and exuberant paintings provide visual delights in abundance.
She divides her time between Britain and Sweden, and her career between illustration and painting.
In 2011 Granström's self-portrait Mother of Four was bought by The Ruth Borchard Collection. A major solo exhibition Life in Landscape opened in London at Kings Place Gallery and toured to The University Gallery in Newcastle in 2012 under the title A Breath of Fresh Air. Recent exhibitions include The Night Swimmer (2014) at The University Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sea Salt & Sourdough (2015) at The Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh.
She is represented by Thompson's Galleries Aldeburgh. She was elected as a Fellow of the English Association in May 2011. In 1998 The Scotsman newspaper wrote: "Mick Manning and Brita Granström's approach to non-fiction for younger children has revolutionized our bookshelves".
(Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-...)
(A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, tel...)
(Let's Build a House! But what sort of a house should it b...)
(If you choose to share 'the facts of life' with children ...)
(In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the pos...)
(This sumptious book is a wonderful first-introduction to ...)
Brita married Mick Manning, a writer, and illustrator. They have four children.
