Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Henri Rousseau and discover dreamy jungle scenes painted from imagination. Together they explore his lush jungles full of hidden animals and learn about Paris around 1900. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Henri Rousseau, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Henri Rousseau make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Henri Rousseau's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Paris around 1900 shape the art Henri Rousseau made?
- Which work by Henri Rousseau would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: naive art, jungle, imagination
Try it: draw a jungle from your imagination and hide an animal in the leaves. Then share one choice you made that Henri Rousseau might have liked.