Picasso's Trousers - by Nicholas Allan (Paperback)

About the Book

In this funny and accessible introduction to Picasso and art, children learn that daring to be different can be rewarding. Picasso doesn't listen when people tell him "No!" Instead, he paints all-blue pictures, all-pink pictures, plus pictures from the front and side all at the same time. He makes art out of bike parts and he can draw pictures in less than 60 seconds. Soon he becomes one of the greatest painters in the world, but he still wants to be different.

Book Synopsis

A child-friendly picture book biography, featuring reproductions of Picasso masterpieces and a foldout representation of Picasso at work

People were always saying, "No! No! No! Picasso!"
But Picasso said . . . "Yes!"

In this funny and accessible introduction to Picasso and art, children learn that daring to be different can be rewarding. Picasso doesn't listen when people tell him "No!" Instead, he paints all-blue pictures, all-pink pictures, plus pictures from the front and side all at the same time. He makes art out of bike parts and he can draw pictures in less than 60 seconds. Soon he becomes one of the greatest painters in the world, but he still wants to be different.

Review Quotes

"Allan's paintings teem with an energy to match that of the artist. . . .A lively portrait of a singularly dedicated artist." --Publishers Weekly

"Libraries in which more materials on Picasso are needed will find this unusual biography helpful." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Nicholas Allan is the author of Heaven, The Queen's Knickers, and Where Willy Went.