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Kids' Book Read Aloud: "Henri's Scissors" by Jeanette Winter

Listen to this read aloud of Jeanette Winter’s book Henri’s Scissors, which tells the tale of French artist Henri Matisse's journey from classic painter to master of the colorful cut-out collage. Check out our storybook reading this month, available only from January 24th to March 31st. Learn more about Art Tales at the National Gallery of Art.

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