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Matte Stephens
2 Reviews
Kerley, Barbara
& Kalt, Rhoda Knight
Tigers & Tea with Toppy: A True Adventure in New York City with Wildlife Artist Charles R. Knight, Who Loved Saber-Toothed Cats, Parties at the Plaza, and People and Animals of All Stripes
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Matte Stephens.
This appealing fictionalized biography introduces American wildlife artist Charles R. Knight from his young granddaughter Rhoda's perspective. They meet at the American Museum of Natural History to view his work--some of the first paintings, based only on fossil remains, to depict prehistoric animals--then visit the Central Park Zoo and have tea at the Plaza Hotel. Stephens's playful, quirky gouache illustrations incorporate some of Knight's actual art. Bib.
Reviewer: Julie Danielson
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2018
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Matte Stephens.
Martin and his change-averse neighbors are challenged when Mr. Flux (modeled on George Maciunas, founder of the 1960s avant-garde Fluxus art movement) hits town. In this revelatory tale, Flux is a Mary Poppins–esque eccentric do-gooder who's met with skepticism but mourned upon his departure. The gouache illustrations embody the spirit of a movement that "didn't take art or life too seriously."
Reviewer: Nell Beram
2 reviews
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