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Reviewed on August 1, 2025 | Elementary
Gr 2–4—This book opens in a gloomy, drab place. Henri Matisse is drawn in sketch-style illustrations of heavy, bleak charcoal, the depths of his dark mood weighing down the pages. He feels lost and artistically uninspired. At a friend's suggestion, Matisse journeys to Morocco where there is supposed to be endless sunlight. As the n...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



