The Mermaid and the Parakeet: A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse's massive and joyous cutout work, The Parakeet and the Mermaid, is the basis for this...
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Author: Vanessa Hie
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Language: English
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The Mermaid and the Parakeet: A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse by Hie, Vanessa

The Mermaid and the Parakeet: A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse

Dhs. 99.70

The Mermaid and the Parakeet: A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse

Dhs. 99.70
Author: Vanessa Hie
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Henri Matisse's massive and joyous cutout work, The Parakeet and the Mermaid, is the basis for this delightful children's book about the unlikely friendship between a mermaid and a parakeet. Henri Matisse once said, What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter. It's no wonder his works are loved by children everywhere. In this charming book, Vanessa Hi and Veronique Massenot create a world based on Matisse's vision, in which a mermaid is thrust out of the sea by a massive storm. Stranded in a tree, not knowing how she can return to her home without legs, she meets a parakeet who is so moved by her plight he finds a way to help her. Vanessa Hi 's gorgeous, deeply hued illustrations incorporate the shapes and colors found in Matisse's original masterpiece, which is reproduced at the end of the book. Massenot's simple but profound story of bravery and friendship is a delight to read. Together, the words and pictures tell a timeless story, while introducing young people to Matisse's artistry.

Author: Vanessa Hie, Veronique Massenot
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Published: 09/25/2016
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 12.60h x 9.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9783791372655
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 47 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Vanessa Hié is the illustrator of The Color of Night: A Children's Book Inspired by
Paul Gauguin
and The Three Musicians: A Children's Book Inspired by Pablo Picasso (both by Prestel).


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