A review by librarybonanza
The Three Musicians: A Children's Book Inspired by Pablo Picasso by Vanessa Hie, Veronique Massenot

5.0

Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Art: Based on "Three Musicians" by Pablo Picasso

This was such a gem! Massenot provides a riveting story (especially for this age) of a town living in fear of a monster whom the king is obsessed with. When four strange silhouettes appear, they bring with them song and dance, encouraging the villagers to confront their fears by capturing them in art and speaking openly about them.

"People learned to sing, to dance, and to speak openly of their fears, their happinesss, and all those things that make the heart beat faster."


Seeing the villagers without fear, the King devises a plot to frame the dog Cocoa-pod as the evil monster.

Based off of Picasso's Three Musicians, Massenot provides the original artwork and some factual information surrounding Picasso and the painting. Teachers and Librarians will welcome this treasure with open arms!