Matisse's Scissors

In a small French town, a young man named Henri Émile Matisse spent his time drawing. When he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist. In his old age, a serious illness confined him to bed, and he had to find the courage to continue loving life. One day, he cut out shapes from painted paper. He was drawing with scissors! Based on the life of Henri Matisse, this colorful picture book includes an author's note, quotes from Matisse himself, and a look at the creative process of a great artist. For ages 7 and up.