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The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse
By Patricia MacLachlan and Hadley Hooper
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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.
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Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb’s Story; Edward’s Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.
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Reviews for The Iridescence of Birds
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A beautiful, rich, poetic portrait of the nurturing of creativity.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5simple story; author's note at end tells enough about Matisse to make the story stand out as important information.