Published by Knopf
Summary: From the author-illustrator team that brought you The Noisy Paint Box and Vincent Can’t Sleep comes this introduction to the life of artist Marc Chagall. Born Moishe Shagal in Vitebsk, Russia, he changed his name as a young man living and working in Paris. Many of his paintings showed what he saw through various windows, which is referenced in the title. Due to the two world wars, Chagall was forced to return to Russia for awhile before getting back to Paris and eventually moving to the United States. He continued to explore new art forms as he grew older, including sculpture, set design, and stained glass. Includes an author’s note, which includes photos of some of Chagall’s work, and a list of sources. 40 pages; grades 1-5.
Pros: A beautiful introduction to Marc Chagall’s life, both visually and through the text, which the author’s note explains is written the style of Chagall’s poetic autobiography, My Life.
Cons: The story might be a little confusing without some guidance from a knowledgeable adult.
