Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit
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Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit
Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit
A heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world.
Meet the artist Henri Matisse and discover a world of colour and shape (accompanied by a cute and curious rabbit companion) in this charming picture book.
When a cute and curious rabbit appears in Henri’s sunny studio, his first reaction is to chase it away, worried about the chaos it might cause. But this little lapin has a plan…
As Lapin explores Henri’s studio, the strangest thing starts to happen – his old pictures start to burst into colourful life, encouraging Henri to embrace a new way of creating, full of freedom and imagination. But this little rabbit isn’t satisfied by simply looking at the pictures…
Beautifully and inventively illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain, Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit is a heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world. This gentle and engaging picture book invites young readers to explore the magic of creativity, just as Matisse did.
Also available in the series:
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9781915751256 Van Gogh’s Dog
9781915751645 Da Vinci's Parrot (June 2027)
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915751539
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: LOM Art
Illustration: Full colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 278.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 486g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Georgia Larson is a writer, editor and occasional artist living in Scotland. She has worked on lots of children’s books, websites and magazines.
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