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Starred Review on March 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
K-Gr 4—"One bright day in the dark of night, the painter Magritte saw a marvelous hat in a store window." So begins this playful introduction to the style and subjects of the Belgian surrealist. Just as Johnson invited children into Thoreau's world in the "Henry" books by employing a bear to enact slices of the philosopher's life, here he casts a dog in the starring role. The bowler hat floats above the canine's head, infusing him with newfound energy, confidence, and ability. The art flows until the painter becomes overly absorbed in his w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
After purchasing a bowler hat, artist Magritte (here a dog in a suit) finds that it has a mind of its own: it floats, hides,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More