The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802853646)

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.

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Author: Michelle Markel
ISBN-10: 0802853641
ISBN-13: 9780802853646
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2012
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 10.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153252 / Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau

Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner
Award: Literary Award - Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/18/2012 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2012
School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 132
Booklist 09/15/2012 pg. 66
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2012
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2012 pg. 122
New York Times Book Review 01/13/2013 pg. 17
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 160 - Superior,Well Above Average