Picasso and the Girl with the Ponytail (Anholt's Artists Books for Children Series)

by Laurence Anholt

Overview

A lovely art history book for kids about artist, Pablo Picasso from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Perfect for the classroom or home library! Sylvette is a shy little girl, but her neighbor happens to be the artist, Pablo Picasso. His drawings, paintings, and sculptures soon become world famous. Sylvette soon overcomes her shyness and begins a career as a fine artist.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

• gorgeous illustrations and reproductions of works by the artists
• a fun and educational story
• a perfect choice for homeschool supplies

What parents and grandparents are saying:

• This book was purchased for my granddaughter for educational and historical learning. It was important to me for her to learn about Picasso's artistic abilities, fame, and legends.
• A must buy for anyone wanting to expand their children's knowledge of an incredible painter!
• Love these books, they are a great way to inspire children and interest them in art and artists. I have read them with my own children and used them in school with children from nursery age to year 4 (3-9 yrs).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764138539
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/01/2007
Series:	Anholt's Artists Books for Children Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	346,451
Product dimensions:	9.13(w) x 11.38(h) x 0.08(d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Laurence Anholt is the author and illustrator of several children's books about famous artists, all available in North America from B.E.S. They include Degas and the Little Dancer, Leonardo and the Flying Boy, The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, and van Gogh and the Sunflowers.