Journey on a Cloud: A Children's Book Inspired by Marc Chagall

One of artist Marc Chagall s most enduring paintings is the basis for this beautifully crafted children s book that tells an enchanting story.

This book tells the story of the postman Zephyr, who lives in a little blue village in the mountains where nothing ever changes. A dreamer hoping for adventures, he travels on a cloud, embarking on a fantastic airborne journey that takes him to distant and colorful lands. Eventually Zephyr falls to earth and meets a beautiful young woman. Together they return to the postman s home village which is now transformed in Zephyr s eyes and begin their exciting new life together. Inspired by Chagall s masterpiece, a world of color and imagination awaits the readers of this book. Paintings based on Chagall s striking palette and elegant lines help tell a simple yet poetic story. The book includes a gorgeous reproduction of Chagall s masterpiece "Les Mari s de la Tour Eiffel" ("The Brideand Groom of the Eiffel Tower"), illustrating a journey of words and pictures, and introducing young readers to the work of one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century.