Dropping in on Matisse by Pamela Geiger Stephens (2004, Hardcover) -

This book explores the masterworks of Henri Matisse. It explains how and why the artists work evolved from colorfully patterned paintings to his unique paper cutouts. The artist Henri Matisse is interviewed by a little bird named Puffer who humorously gives descriptive explanations about Matisse's work while actual examples are shown. Characters in the book pose open-ended questions that prompt readers of all ages to make their own critical analyses and interpretations of the works of art. 32 pages, 10 x 9