The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse
By Patricia MacLachlan and Hadley Hooper
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About this ebook
If 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
Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
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Reviews for The Iridescence of Birds
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A beautiful, rich, poetic portrait of the nurturing of creativity.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5simple story; author's note at end tells enough about Matisse to make the story stand out as important information.