From Publishers Weekly
Two board books by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober introduce the works of world-renowned artists to the youngest audience. In each, lyrical text accompanies 10 masterpieces. A Magical Day with Matisse, for example, features his famous ring of dancers in Dance II ("Let's dance and fly, hold hands and sing, and spin round and round in a rosie ring"). In the Garden with Van Gogh includes Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. Back matter contains a list of the paintings and the museums in which they appear. (May) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
With narratives that will entertain art lovers of all ages, these two new board books are a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. And they’ll love spending A Magical Day with Matisse in a world full of music, color, bobbing sailboats, and tickled toes. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists’ timeless paintings in these little masterpieces.
Card catalog description
Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Henri Matisse, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.
About the Author
Julie Merberg is a book packager at Round Table Press Inc. and is the mother of a toddler. She lives in New York. Suzanne Bober, also a resident of New York, is an art collector and mother of three.
Magical Day with Matisse ANNOTATION
Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Henri Matisse, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
With narratives that will entertain art lovers of all ages, these two new board books are a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. And they'll love spending A Magical Day with Matisse in a world full of music, color, bobbing sailboats, and tickled toes. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists' timeless paintings in these little masterpieces.
Author Biography: Julie Merberg is a book packager at Round Table Press Inc. and is the mother of a toddler. She lives in New York. Suzanne Bober, also a resident of New York, is an art collector and mother of three.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Two board books by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober introduce the works of world-renowned artists to the youngest audience. In each, lyrical text accompanies 10 masterpieces. A Magical Day with Matisse, for example, features his famous ring of dancers in Dance II ("Let's dance and fly, hold hands and sing, and spin round and round in a rosie ring"). In the Garden with Van Gogh includes Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. Back matter contains a list of the paintings and the museums in which they appear. (May) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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