Matisse: The King of Color by Laurence Anholt, illustrator (2007)
This was a delightful story based on actual events in the artist's life, from the point of a view of a young nun who waited on him when he was ill. Later, Matisse designed a light-filled chapel for her nunnery.
I see that this author/illustrator has other picture books about famous artists, which I am now eager to look for at my library, where we got this one!
D is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet by Elissa Grodin (2004)
I love picture books that can be used to teach older kids, and this one fit the bill beautifully. It has a simple rhyme that appeals to the younger set, and sidebars with interesting details for the older ones. We read the rhymes through in one sitting, and went back a couple times to read all the sidebars. This one will generate discussion!
Presenting Tanya, the Ugly Duckling by Patricia Lee Gauch (1999)
This was a great introduction to ballet. It cast a spell over us all! The illustrations and the story go beautifully together, as the ugly duckling of a little girl discovers why she was chosen to dance the title role.
3 comments:
I'll look for these! Thanks for the tips.
Annie
These all look great. Is the Matisse book a Barron's publication by any chance? I think I read some of hte others in the series and they are quite well done.
Tha ballet one would really appeal to my little one. I am going to look for it at our next library trip!
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