The Mermaid and the Parakeet - A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse (Hardcover)

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 Hie 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 Hie 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.

General

Imprint:	Prestel Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Children's Books Inspired by Famous Artworks
Release date:	May 2020
Illustrators:	Vanessa Hie
Authors:	Veronique Massenot
Dimensions:	327 x 248 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-3-7913-7265-5
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions
LSN:	3-7913-7265-3
Barcode:	9783791372655

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