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Iridescence of Birds : A Book about Henri Matisse by Patricia MacLachlan (2014, Picture Book)
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Hooper's vivid block-print illustrations vibrate and hum, echoing Matisse's lively sense of dynamic composition and brilliant colour. In expansive spreads that fill the pages, she shows us a boy who thrilled to his environs, especially their hues, patterns, and iridescence.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoaring Brook Press
ISBN-101596439483
ISBN-139781596439481
eBay Product ID (ePID)201612185
Product Key Features
Book TitleIridescence of Birds : a Book about Henri Matisse
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicArt / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art
IllustratorHooper, Hadley, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorPatricia MacLachlan
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight17.3 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews*"Glorious . . . Effective page turns and the accretion of detail in both text and illustration take readers on a journey." - Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW, "A spacious and beautiful book, as much a lesson for adults on visual enrichment and nurturing a creative spirit as an introductory biography for children." -- The Horn Book "*Glorious . . . Effective page turns and the accretion of detail in both text and illustration take readers on a journey." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "*The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "*In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW "*It's a sumptuous meditation on the way artists see and feel, one that possesses an iridescence of its own." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, *"The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured." - School Library Journal , STARRED REVIEW *"In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW, "A spacious and beautiful book, as much a lesson for adults on visual enrichment and nurturing a creative spirit as an introductory biography for children." - The Horn Book *"Glorious . . . Effective page turns and the accretion of detail in both text and illustration take readers on a journey." - Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW *"The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured." - School Library Journal , STARRED REVIEW *"In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW *"It's a sumptuous meditation on the way artists see and feel, one that possesses an iridescence of its own."- Publishers Weekly , STARRED REVIEW, *The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured., A spacious and beautiful book, as much a lesson for adults on visual enrichment and nurturing a creative spirit as an introductory biography for children., *"It's a sumptuous meditation on the way artists see and feel, one that possesses an iridescence of its own."- Publishers Weekly , STARRED REVIEW, *"The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured." - School Library Journal , STARRED REVIEW, *"In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW, *It's a sumptuous meditation on the way artists see and feel, one that possesses an iridescence of its own., *In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book., "A spacious and beautiful book, as much a lesson for adults on visual enrichment and nurturing a creative spirit as an introductory biography for children." - The Horn Book, *"Glorious . . . Effective page turns and the accretion of detail in both text and illustration take readers on a journey." - Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW *"The book gives off a creative energy that readers of all ages will find fulfilling . . . A poetic look at creativity, both natural and nurtured." - School Library Journal , STARRED REVIEW *"In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW *"It's a sumptuous meditation on the way artists see and feel, one that possesses an iridescence of its own."- Publishers Weekly , STARRED REVIEW, *Glorious . . . Effective page turns and the accretion of detail in both text and illustration take readers on a journey., *"In two long, lyrical sentences, Patricia MacLachlan wonders about the early years of Henri Matisse . . . an essential, spirited picture book." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisIf you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures? Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper. A Neal Porter Book
LC Classification NumberND553.M37M25 2014
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- May 03, 2021
simple is sometimes better
good introduction to Henri Matisse for young learners.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 19, 2021
A sweet story with Matisse influences!
Well preserved, sweet storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
