(1) K-3 In Gerstein's unexpectedly humorous version of Henri Rousseau's The Sleeping Gypsy, with a context-setting prologue, he eschews his familiar style for Rousseau-like opaque acrylics. One by one, animals inspect a woman sleeping by moonlight until Rousseau appears, explaining that this is a dream, which he intends to paint. Neatly conceived and wittily executed, Gerstein's story exemplifies the visual thinking strategies children often use at museums.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(4) 4-6 Fantastic Frame series. Illustrated by Samantha Kallis. A magical picture frame sucks Tiger and Luna into famous paintings to rescue a trapped boy: they meet the ferocious tiger of Rousseau's Surprised! (Danger) and face a bully in Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (Splat). Gimmicky and lightweight, the stories include cartoon-style illustrations that incorporate the paintings; "About the Painting" details appended. Review covers the following Fantastic Frame titles: Danger! Tiger Crossing and Splat! Another Messy Sunday.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Amanda Hall. Markel's informative text conveys self-taught modern artist Henri Rousseau's groundbreaking flat perspective, inspiration by faraway lands, and determined personality, as well as interesting details such as his place in a circle of Modernist artists and writers. Hall's lush watercolor and acrylic art bears a clear resemblance to Rousseau's. This successful tribute makes Rousseau accessible, and inspirational, to a young audience.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2012

(4) 4-6 Adventures in Art series. These large-format books take different approaches to engaging young readers with significant paintings. Rousseau asks open-ended questions about a series of jungle-themed art, some reproduced in full double-page bleeds. Cézanne takes a biographical approach, focusing on the artist's working style and his relationship to the French landscape. Both volumes suffer from a lack of resources for further study. Picture index. Review covers these Adventures in Art titles: Henri Rousseau's Jungle Book and Paul Cézanne.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jim McNeill. Puffer the puffin pays a visit to Henri Rousseau and learns about his life and art. The dialogue is meant to inspire readers to think critically about art, but Puffer's own extensive interpretations may preclude creative thinking. Illustrations include large-scale reproductions as well as flat drawings representing Paris, Rousseau, and other significant artists of the day.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl