A children's biography of the beloved Impressionist, illustrated with the artist's own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child, Mary Cassatt's life was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong artistic journey from her days as a child living abroad to her earned success as the only female American member of the French Impressionists. Inspiring for all children, but especially appropriate for those with creative impulses, this biography shows how one girl's lifelong dream to become an artist came true due to an independent spirit, determination, and true commitment to her craft.  Nineteen of Cassatt's own paintings are included here in full color.