The Iridescence of Birds
The Iridescence of Birds
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The Iridescence of Birds by Patricia Maclachlan
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
STEVEN KELLOGG has published over 100 award-winning books for children, among them The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, Johnny Appleseed, and the Pinkerton books. He studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design where he became intrigued by the picture book format. He lived in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, for 35 years with his family, where he was an active member of the community. He now lives in Essex, New York, with his wife.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781596439481 |
| ISBN 10 | 1596439483 |
| Title | The Iridescence of Birds |
| Author | Patricia Maclachlan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Millbrook Press Inc |
| Year published | 2014-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2015 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |