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Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse
An inspiring portrait of one of the world's most loved artists
There was once a boy named Henri, whose dreams were full of color even though his hometown was dreary and gray. His parents expected him to learn a trade when he grew up, but being a law clerk bored him, and he continued to dream of a colorful, exciting life, and of being noticed. Then Henri started painting . ....more
There was once a boy named Henri, whose dreams were full of color even though his hometown was dreary and gray. His parents expected him to learn a trade when he grew up, but being a law clerk bored him, and he continued to dream of a colorful, exciting life, and of being noticed. Then Henri started painting . ....more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
November 8th 2012
by Dial
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Jan 03, 2013
Christine Turner
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An inspiring portrait of one of the world's most loved artists There was once a boy named Henri, whose dreams were full of color even though his hometown was dreary and gray. His parents expected him to learn a trade when he grew up, but being a law clerk bored him, and he continued to dream of a colorful, exciting life, and of being noticed. Then Henri started painting . . . and kept painting and dreaming and working at his craft until he'd become one of the most admired and famous artists in t...more
Oh my, how could I have missed this book? I have been waiting for it to come in at the library, and I finally got my hands on a copy, and I LOVE IT. If I had read this before the Caldecott was awarded, I would have been pushing for it for a long time. I am retro-actively voting for it, even though the award and honors are already announced. The colors in this book are fabulous, and it is incredibly well done. My only complaint is that the main character looks too much like Harry Potter on the co...more
Matisse grew up in a French town that was industrial and gray. Despite this, he dreamed in bright colors. He was a boy who did not do well in school, at music, or really at much of anything except dreaming. Matisse decided to study law in Paris, but he discovered that being a law clerk was very dull, copying legal documents word for word by hand. Due to the stress, Matisse ended up in a hospital bed for months. It was there that he started painting to pass the time. Now he had found exactly what...more
Mar 25, 2013
Leslie Bulion
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This is a fascinating window into the life of Henri Matisse, told in lovely and accessible language for young readers. The illustrations are breathtaking, transitioning from a black and white style of the illustrator's own into and explosion of the brilliant colors and shapes of Matisse as he discovers what it is he's meant to do with his life! This book is as inviting and joyous as it is informative.
The combined talents of author Marjorie Blain Parker and illustrator Holly Berry create a beautiful portrayal of the life of Henri Matisse making his contributions to the world of art accessible to the youngest of readers. This book will inspire.
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Books like this give me hope. Love this bio of Henri Matisse, how life was a struggle for him as a child and as a young man. I'd compare it with "The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau" by Michelle Markel and
Amanda Hall.
Amanda Hall.
This very simple biography of Henry Matisse might be nice to share with dreamy children or those who struggle in school. It also obviously serves as an introduction to Matisse's artistic style.
Presents the life and work of the turn-of-the-20th-century French artist and imagines his art-inspired childhood and growth into becoming one of the most admired artists in the world.
I loved the contrast of the black and white illustrations before Matisse began to paint the the vibrant colors in the later part of the book. Very inspirational
The cover called to me from the new book shelf and I took this book home. It is an attractive introduction to the life and work of Henri Matisse.
Matisse is one of my favorite artists and I loved the way Holly Berry really brought a feel for his art and style into the book. I also appreciated the message that it may take time to find out what you're passionate about, and time to discover exactly what it is that we want to work hard at.
Some of want to create art and some of us *need* to create art. A great easy biography one of my favorite artists.
An engaging, vivid introduction to the "master of color."
I really like the illustrations.
The book can inspire children to draw and paint. The text is interesting. The illustrations by Holly Berry are realistic. The use of alternating black/white and color is effective.
May 14, 2013
Diane Vermette
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Apr 24, 2013
Mary Bourke
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Apr 19, 2013
Audra Rowell
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Apr 17, 2013
Donna
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5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
art-illustration,
biography-memoir,
colors,
elementary-age,
juvenile,
favorites,
inspiration
Apr 11, 2013
Aula Cuarentaycuatro
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