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The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Contributor(s): Markel, Michelle (Author), Hall, Amanda (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0802853641 ISBN-13: 9780802853646
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2012

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Painting

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2011035838

Age Level: 5-9

Grade Level: Kindergarten-4

Lexile Measure: 800 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.1" W x 8.6" L (0.80 lbs) 40 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Chronological Period - 1900-1919
- Cultural Region - French

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Red Clover Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2014
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Seven to Ten, 2013
Literary Award, Winner, Picture Book, 2013
Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up), Gold Medal Winner, Picture Book, 2013

Review Citations: 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

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 153252
Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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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Contributor Bio(s): Hall, Amanda: - Amanda Hall has illustrated a number of picture books, including The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Eerdmans), which won the PEN/Steven Kroll Award. Amanda lives in England. Visit herwebsite at www.amandahall-illustration.com.Markel, Michelle: - Michelle Markel is the author of many children's books, including Tyrannosaurus Math(Tricycle/Random House) and Dreamer from theVillage: The Story of Marc Chagall (Henry Holt).Michelle lives in California. Visit her website atwww.michellemarkel.com.,

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