Henri and the Machine
Isabelle Marinov author Olga Shtonda illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Templar Publishing
Published:6th Jul '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Join Henri at the gallery and be AMAZED by the creative potential of art.
What's the point of art? Finally Henri understands what art is all about... Following Isabelle Marinov's successful Leo and the Octopus, this is a fun and encouraging story of a boy learning to appreciate art and its boundless creativity.
What's the point of art?
This is the question Henri asks himself when his class is taken on a school trip to the local art gallery. Who wants pictures of old soup cans or melting watches? But when he encounters a painting with the most perfect blue, it creates a beautiful feeling. It's blueberries, oceans, summer skies and butterflies all rolled into one. And then he wanders into a room with a chair and a sign that reads "Is this really a chair?" Henri decides to test it out, unleashing an explosion of creativity! Finally Henri understands what art is all about...
Following Isabelle Marinov's successful Leo and the Octopus, this is a fun and encouraging story of a boy learning to appreciate art and its boundless creativity.
With an unexpected twist at the end, and some wonderful illustrations... this is an enjoyable and entertaining read for KS1 * Peters Books *
A wonderfully illustrated book to read, share and discuss with EYFS and KS1 classes, Henri and the Machine perfectly answers the question: 'What is the point of art?'. * School Reading List *
This simple picture book tackles one of the most complicated questions - what's the point of art?. . . This is a delightful story with lovely illustrations * Books for Topics *
Illustrator Olga Shtonda's gallery spaces brim with joyful depictions. . . A simple yet profound dive into why art is for everyone, Henri and the Machine has a lovely overarching message: "The only thing that matters is how art makes you feel". -- Imogen Carter * The Observer *
This book has proved to be an absolute gem. It deserves to be in every school library. -- Margaret Pemberton * Armadillo Magazine *
With dreamy illustrations readers will want to get lost in, this is an unusual introduction to visiting galleries that will leave readers pondering Marcel Duchamp's famous question: 'Is this art?' * Children's Books Ireland *
The book gives permission to respond emotionally to art, not to have to explain what it means. A fantastic book to support the art curriculum for the whole primary age range and one that could be read in a whole school assembly. I would share it with younger children to inspire them to produce their own inventions. -- Sam Keeley * Just Imagine *
ISBN: 9781800783751
Dimensions: 3mm x 230mm x 265mm
Weight: 175g
32 pages