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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
The Iridescence of Birds
By Patricia MacLachlan, Hadley Hooper (Illustrator)
Discover how a boy from a dreary town became a master of color and art.
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40 pages· 233 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a gray town in northern France, young Henri Matisse dreams of a world bursting with color and creativity. As he grows, will his passion for art transform his life and the world around him? Explore the journey of one of history's most influential artists, where lines and dancing figures come alive, and imagination knows no bounds. What challenges will he face, and how will his vision change the art world forever? Dive into this vibrant tale of inspiration and discovery.
From the publisher
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
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 233
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 170472
Publication
- Published
- October 14, 2014
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596439481
- LCCN
- 2013044238
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