 The Kingdom of Mirador is terrified of a monstrous beast, Fire-Mouth. No one but the king has actually seen it. He constantly warns the villagers, making them fearful and gloomy. One April morning, three strange musicians – Pierrot, Capuchin, and Harlequin – and their dog appear in the kingdom. They entertain the people and encourage them to sing, to dance, and to confront their fears. The king is not pleased and plots to put everything back in order. But the people see his trick. Based on Pablo Picasso’s Three Musicians, brightly hued watercolors, bold lines, and Mediterranean colors hint at Picasso’s style and cubism. Included are a reproduction of Picasso’s original painting (1921); a lesson on the artist’s ideas, style, and life; and suggested museums throughout the world where Picasso’s art can be seen. The book is one of Prestel’s “Pictures That Tell Stories: Art for Children” series. mjw |
| Title: The Three Musicians: A Children’s Book Inspired By Pablo Picasso Author: Veronique Massenot Illustrator: Vanessa Hie Publisher: Prestel, Verlag Copyright: 2013 Original Language: French Translator: Agathe Joly Original Title: Les Trois Musiciens Original Publisher: L’Elan vert, Paris Original Copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-3-7913-7151-1 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 6-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Mirador Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: France Subjects: Art, Cubism, Dogs, Music, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) |
The Three Musicians: A Children’s Book Inspired By Pablo Picasso
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