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Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit

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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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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.

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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:

9781912785162 Monet's Cat
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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