Incredible Lives for Young Readers (ILYR): The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Hardcover)

from kitbraddick

This book was about the artist, Henri Rousseau, but in turn it taught readers about dreams and their pursuit. Despite Henri's old age he still pursued art and followed his heart. By doing so he turned out pretty successful. This book teaches readers that dreams are worth going after no matter how...

from sweetiegherkin

The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau picks up when Rousseau is a 41-year-old toll collector who decides to start dabbling in painting. He soon becomes increasingly consumed by this work, entering his art into exhibitions each year despite being repeatedly laughed at by critics. Eventually, you...

from krausch

I liked reading this book to the class. This book taught about an artist that no one believed in. No one liked his painting, until one day Picasso saw one of his paintings in an art gallery and he loved it! Ever since then, people really began to enjoy Henri's art.

from Melissalorio

This book tells the story of Henri Rousseau, a toll collector who decided to be an artist at the age of forty. The story of Rousseau's life is one of not being afraid to try something new, and listening to what makes one's own heart happy, instead of the naysayers.He painted for the rest of his l...

from brangwinn

PSC REVIEW: Children's books are bringing so many interesting subjects to life. Who would think that Henri Rousseau, who was 40 years old before he started to paint, could be so interesting? Picture book biographical sketches like this one do much to help children understand artists. Rousseau kep...