| The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau Contributor(s): Markel, Michelle (Author), Hall, Amanda (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802853641 ISBN-13: 9780802853646 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Painting |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011035838 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.1" W x 8.6" (0.80 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - French |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 153252 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully introduces young readers to the beloved painter and encourages all readers to persevere despite all odds. Watch the trailer: |
Contributor Bio(s): Hall, Amanda: - Amanda Hall has illustrated a number of picture books, including The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Eerdmans), which won the PEN/Steven Kroll Award. Amanda lives in England. Visit herwebsite at www.amandahall-illustration.com.Markel, Michelle: - Michelle Markel is the author of many children's books, including Tyrannosaurus Math(Tricycle/Random House) and Dreamer from theVillage: The Story of Marc Chagall (Henry Holt).Michelle lives in California. Visit her website atwww.michellemarkel.com., |