Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit

Georgia Larson

ISBN 10: 1915751535 / ISBN 13: 9781915751539

Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, GB, 2026

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When a cute and curious rabbit appears in Henri's sunny studio, his first reaction is to chase it away, worried about the chaos it might cause. But this little lapin has a plan.As Lapin explores Henri's studio, the strangest thing starts to happen - his old pictures start to burst into colourful life, encouraging Henri to embrace a new way of creating, full of freedom and imagination. But this little rabbit isn't satisfied by simply looking at the pictures. Beautifully and inventively illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain, Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit is a heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse's vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world. This gentle and engaging picture book invites young readers to explore the magic of creativity, just as Matisse did.Also available in the series:9781912785162 Monet's Cat9781915751256 Van Gogh's Dog9781915751645 Da Vinci's Parrot (June 2027).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1915751535
• ISBN 13: 9781915751539
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: De Munain, Iratxe Lopez
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 27.8W x 0.9H x 24.5D centimeters 27.8 centimeters width by 0.9 centimeters height by 24.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 486 grams

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Synopsis

When a cute and curious rabbit appears in Henri’s sunny studio, his first reaction is to chase it away, worried about the chaos it might cause. But this little lapin has a plan…

As Lapin explores Henri’s studio, the strangest thing starts to happen – his old pictures start to burst into colourful life, encouraging Henri to embrace a new way of creating, full of freedom and imagination. But this little rabbit isn’t satisfied by simply looking at the pictures…

Beautifully and inventively illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain, Matisse and the Runaway Rabbit is a heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world. This gentle and engaging picture book invites young readers to explore the magic of creativity, just as Matisse did.

Also available in the series:
9781912785162 Monet's Cat
9781915751256 Van Gogh’s Dog
9781915751645 Da Vinci's Parrot (June 2027)

About the Authors

Georgia Larson is a writer, editor and occasional artist living in Scotland. She has worked on lots of children’s books, websites and magazines.

With an exciting style full of fun and vibrancy, Barcelona-based artist Iratxe Lopez de Munain uses colour to give her work its special character. She launched her creative career by writing and illustrating her own children’s book in 2010 and has gone on to produce excellent work for major publishing houses and creative agencies around the world, including Thames & Hudson, Penguin Random House UK, Conde Nast and Apple.