pstrongColors burst across each page, with layers of collage-work emphasizing the richness of Mitchell's influences and imagination. Will speak to readers just starting their own exploration of artistic expression. em--ememBooklistem starred reviewstrongppstrongCelebrate the captivating life of Joni Mitchell, the world-famous songbird who used her music to ignite and inspire an entire generation, in this stunning picture book biography from award-winning author and illustrator Selina Alko. strongstrongThis nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.strongppemJoni Mitchell painted with words.emppemSitting at her piano or strumming the guitar, she turned the words into songs.emppemThe songs were like brushstrokes on a canvas, saying things that were not only happy or sad emstrongbut truestrongem.emppBut before composing more than t