Pablo Picasso: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
#3 of 11 in Artist Books for Kids Series
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What’s inside...
Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous artists in the world! This delightful little book will introduce your child to the life of Pablo Picasso while learning new words in English and Spanish. It is the 2022 Winner of the International Latino Book Awards for Best Children's Picture eBook. The book serves as a beautiful biography, language learning resource, and art activity book all in one. It features easy to read text ideal for young readers and includes lessons on geometric shapes, colors, and Picasso's various artistic periods like the Blue Period, Rose Period, and his transition to Cubism. The book showcases some of the most famous Pablo Picasso paintings such as The Old Guitarist, Bathers, and Three Musicians. Additionally, it offers bonus pages that let children create their own Picasso Style Portrait through a fun rolling dice game.
Discussion points
What emotions do you feel when you look at the different paintings by Picasso? Can you describe why?
How do the colors and shapes in the artwork make you think about the story they might tell?
If you could ask Picasso one question about his art, what would it be?
How do you think knowing two languages, English and Spanish, helped Picasso in his art and life?
Which painting in the book is your favorite and what story do you think it tells?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each painting, fostering a deeper emotional connection and understanding.
Discuss the influence of language on art, exploring how bilingual abilities might enhance creativity.
Use the book as an opportunity to introduce basic art concepts such as color theory and shapes, relating them back to the child’s everyday experiences.
Create a mini art project: have your child draw or paint their version of one of Picasso’s works from the book, encouraging them to explain their artistic choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural Appreciation
Explanation: The bilingual format introduces children to both English and Spanish, fostering an appreciation and understanding of another culture.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by showing respect and curiosity about languages and cultures different from their own.
Example Lesson: Importance of Art
Explanation: Through learning about Picasso, kids understand the value of expressing oneself through different artistic mediums.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in art at school or home, exploring their creativity and emotions through artistic projects.
Example Lesson: Historical Awareness
Explanation: The book covers aspects of Picasso's life, giving insight into historical contexts that shaped his work.
Real-World Application: Kids can recognize historical influences in everyday life and understand how history shapes our present.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Being bilingual enhances cognitive abilities and language skills.
Real-World Application: Children can practice speaking and reading in both English and Spanish, boosting their language development and academic performance.