BIRDS & OTHER ANIMALS: WITH PABLO PICASSO

The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso are used to teach animal recognition in this artful, read-aloud board book. Birds & Other Animals takes children through Picasso's series of single-line animal drawings, beginning and ending with various kinds of birds. The cleverly whimsical charm of Picasso's sketches keeps readers engaged, while the accompanying text enriches the experience with conversational commentary. Readers will not only broaden their visual definitions of which animals are which, but also grow familiar with fine art. Includes a read-aloud "about the artist." The third title in the groundbreaking series of early-learning concept board books featuring fine art - Animals are a universal theme and a mainstay of board-book and picture-book sections at retail - Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century and is regarded as one of the most famous artists of all time - These exquisite images have never before been featured in a children's book, being rarely seen drawings from Picasso's sketchbooks Pablo Picasso was one of the twentieth century's most influential artists, as well as a co-creator of cubism. He produced over 50,000 paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, and ceramics throughout his life, and his work continues to be among the world's most exhibited and collected