ANNA AND JOHANNA

Told against the backdrop of the 17th-century Dutch city of Delft and its thriving commercial and artistic culture, this story of an unlikely friendship echoes the themes of Vermeers luminous depiction of domestic life. Florence Koenigs brightly colored illustra tions evoke Vermeers style through the citys multifaceted landscapes, from misty mornings by the canals to busy households prepari ng for a special day. Young readers will be fascinated by this uplifting story of friendship inspired by Jan Vermeer.