{"product_id":"an-abundance-of-light-a-story-of-matisse-in-morocco-9781534493629","title":"An Abundance of Light: A Story of Matisse in Morocco","description":"\u003cb\u003eHenri Matisse searches for light and inspiration in Morocco in the year 1912 in this vibrant picture book biography telling the story of a formative experience in the painter's life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHenri Matisse loves to paint colors bright and bold and light. But during a cold, rainy winter in Paris, everything and everyone, including Henri, feels cloudy and dark. Henri can't paint. Following the advice of a good friend, Henri packs his bags and a trunk full of canvases, paints, brushes, and inks and travels to Tangier, Morocco, hoping to find an abundance of light. But when he arrives, Tangier is suffering its coldest, rainiest winter in years! What will Henri do? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis illuminating picture book biography introduces readers to the genius and inspiration of Henri Matisse as he discovers that sometimes the darkest shadows bring the brightest light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLauren Stringer has illustrated many celebrated picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDeer Dancer \u003c\/i\u003eby Mary Lyn Ray; \u003ci\u003eThe Princess and Her Panther\u003c\/i\u003e by Wendy Orr; \u003ci\u003eScarecrow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSnow\u003c\/i\u003e, both written by Cynthia Rylant; as well as her own \u003ci\u003eWinter Is the Warmest Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Was Done\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAn Abundance of Light\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit her at LaurenStringer.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572505182482,"sku":"9781534493629","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_50dfca1a-5cd3-4163-aa30-b2191172b134.jpg?v=1755864601","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-abundance-of-light-a-story-of-matisse-in-morocco-9781534493629","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}