BIRDS & OTHER ANIMALS: WITH PABLO PICASSO by Pablo Picasso

A board book in picture book format for children aged 1–3, featuring the work of Spanish artist and indispensable figure in the history of modern art Pablo Picasso. This book uses sketches by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso to teach children about animals.

Through this read-aloud board book, the youngest readers will discover and learn about animals through Pablo Picasso’s wonderful paintings. The book features Pablo Picasso’s series of single-line animal drawings, beginning and ending with birds and introducing many different kinds of birds in between.

Pablo Picasso was born in Spain and based his work in France. He was the founder of Cubism and one of the greatest and most influential artists of the twentieth century. He produced more than 50,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and ceramics during his lifetime, and his work continues to be among the most exhibited and collected in the world today. This book pairs these clever and whimsically charming sketches with witty text, inviting discussion as you read. Children will not only expand their visual knowledge of animals but also develop an appreciation for art.

This read-aloud board book series uses masterpieces by widely known and acclaimed artists to provide an excellent learning experience for young children. Each board book has its own concept and aims to teach through play using a carefully selected range of beautiful artworks. Witty, conversational commentary and an “about the artist” section provide further insight into the featured artist, enriching the experience.

In addition to this title, the series also includes books featuring the work of Henri Matisse, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.
A groundbreaking study of animals through the rarely seen sketches by legendary artist Pablo Picasso.

The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest readers 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.

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.

The clever and whimsical charm of Picasso's sketches are accompanied by witty text that can be used to start discussions, through which children will not only broaden their visual definitions of which animals are which, but also grow familiar with fine art.

Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an ‘about the artist’ text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Henri Matisse, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.