Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-915751-54-6 (ISBN)
Description
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)
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)
Reviews / Votes
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.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915751-54-6 (9781915751546)
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Schweitzer Classification