The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel

She teaches classes in writing for children at UCLA Extension’s Writers Program, and is a founding member of the Children's Authors Network.

Her upcoming title is Balderdash: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books. The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau Written by Michelle Markel Rousseau’s spirit has inspired Amanda Hall: this book is a captivating homage to a lavish, playful, painterly world Meanwhile, Markel tells his story, and lets us know how art eventually won out against establishment ridicule. Showing 1-1 of 1 In America, wrongs can be righted, warriors can wear skirts and blouses, and the bravest hearts may beat in girls only five feet tall. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Visit her at her website: Michelle Markel has written several notable nonfiction picture books, including the The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau, (PEN Picture Book Writing Award) Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909 (Jane Addams Flora Stieglitz Award Orbis Pictus Honor) and Tyrannosaurus Math (Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice). He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Her upcoming title is Balderdash: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books. Michelle Markel has written several notable nonfiction picture books, including the The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau, (PEN Picture Book Writing Award) Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909 (Jane Addams Flora Stieglitz Award Orbis Pictus Honor) and Tyrannosaurus Math (Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice). About The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau: Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist.

The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel