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When Pigasso Met Mootisse
by
Nina Laden
When Pigasso met Mootisse, what begins as a neighborly overture escalates into a mess. Before you can say paint-by-numbers, the two artists become fierce rivals, calling each other names and ultimately building a fence between them. But when the two painters paint opposite sides of the fence that divides them, they unknowingly create a modern art masterpiece, and learn it...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
July 1st 1998
by Chronicle Books
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It's strange -- as I was reading this to my 4.5 year old I was thinking it's gotta be one of those made-for-adults kind of children's books, and that my daughter wouldn't like it. You know the type -- adultish humor, references, irony, wordplay. I thought surely she'd need to understand the referent to enjoy the story. Well I was wrong (Baudrillard was right, a-gain). She loved it, was engrossed in every detail, and wanted me to read it to her every night for awhile. She also liked the story abo...more
A tale about an artsy pig and an artsy bull that become friends. But as their friendship develops, tempers boil as they disagree with the way the other paints. Eventually, the two decide that the other's work isn't so bad and that it's ok if someone's art looks different than their own. This book is full of cute puns and the back of the book offers a brief history of the real artists Picasso and Matisse and how they met and became friends. Great intro into a lesson about famous artists and even...more
Amusing, but I would have liked more drama....
This story is about a pig named Pigasso and a bull named Mootise and they were great artist. Pigasso did abstract art and Mootise did big, bold and bright pictures. Both artist met each other and liked one another until they started to criticize one another. They had an art war. After the war they started to miss each other and made up by painting each other and became friends again. This is a good story for students that are having small problems with their friends.
Great story to read that touches on a few subjects that students can learn from. The story is based on Pigasso(Picasso)and Mootisse(Martisse)who are both very talented artist, which is a great way to introduce an art lesson, who end their friendship over a feud they have. The two later learn that working together can prove to be beneficial; which can be used to begin a discussion with students on friendship and working together.
This is such a different and cute book! I love the competition and "pig-headedness/ bull headedness" of the characters! This is such a great story, especially for an art teacher to have. The illustrations are wonderful and funny! I love the little puns and jokes that the author makes without really trying to be funny. This is definitely a great story to do a readaloud with and to have in an elementary school classroom!
The story is good (and loosely based on events) if somewhat cheesy at times. The best was getting to know Picasso and Matisse, as well as their painting styles through the characters (Pigasso and Mootisse).
I was rolling my eyes at first, but we ended up reading it several times. It was hilarious to see altered cameos of some of their famous paintings. (Think Matisse's nude as a cow reclined on a couch with her udder out....)
Don't worry, though; it's all tasteful I promise!
I was rolling my eyes at first, but we ended up reading it several times. It was hilarious to see altered cameos of some of their famous paintings. (Think Matisse's nude as a cow reclined on a couch with her udder out....)
Don't worry, though; it's all tasteful I promise!
I read this story the other day while at my elementary schools library, and I was pleasantly surprised! I loved the idea of introducing famous artists to children in a new and different way, and through one of their favorite things- animals! The illustrations are also extremely colorful and vibrant. This book could also be used to bring more arts into the classroom, which we all know we need more of!
This is a funny story about a pig and moose artist. They are both creative when it comes to painting pictures.
1. Teach students how being competitive isn't always good and working as a team is much better.
2. Read before letting students create their own work of art.
3. Good read aloud
4. Inform students about the two famous artist that this story is inspired from, Picasso and Matisse.
1. Teach students how being competitive isn't always good and working as a team is much better.
2. Read before letting students create their own work of art.
3. Good read aloud
4. Inform students about the two famous artist that this story is inspired from, Picasso and Matisse.
When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden introduces children to painters Picasso and Matisse. But to be silly Picasso is a pig drawn in a Cubist style. Matisse is a bull and drawn in the style of Matisse's work at the end of his career.
Let's step aside from the historical figures and look at the book by itself. It's the story of a rivalry between two headstrong artists with very different but equally strong opinions of what good art is. They get so sick of the competition that they seek some peac...more
Let's step aside from the historical figures and look at the book by itself. It's the story of a rivalry between two headstrong artists with very different but equally strong opinions of what good art is. They get so sick of the competition that they seek some peac...more
A good book for introducing these two artists (Picasso and Matisse) to young children, although I think a more straightforward approach might make more sense. There's good information about the real artists in the back of the book, and the illustrations are appealing, but the story...mmm, not so much, for me.
Fun book to check out from the library! Takes a look at Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse and their tumultous relationship in a slightly different style. Good introduction to these artists and their different styles. My kids liked trying to identify how they were similar and the ways they were different.
This book had wonderful information about two famous artists that many children don't know. The author had some fun with the illustrations in the book and did a good job of showing the artists styles without using actual works by the artists. The animal story was a fun way to tell this story.
I'm pretty sure the intended audience for this book will not understand the references to Picasso, Matisse, or the Creation of Man unless they happen to be learning about it in school. There are also a number of terrible puns in the text. Nevertheless, I liked the illustrations a lot. A lot a lot.
Apr 09, 2011
Deanna Donald
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
art-introductions,
compare-and-contrasting
I could see this book being used in art classroom. When students begin to learn about famous artists, this could definitely be read to introduce a lesson on these artists. Students could compare and contrast the differences in these artists and the lives of the actual artists.
Great book to introduce a couple of great artists to children. The end was nice as it told the true story of Picasso and Matisse. The illustrations were excellent for these two artists. Vibrant and very expressive. This one may be my One to One choice for the week.
This is a spin on Picasso and Matisse. This story is good for children to realize that friendships can form from the ones we think are enemy. It can also show students how small petty arguments can make be so stupid in the end.
What a fun introduction to two famous painters! While some of the puns went right over my children's heads, we enjoyed the interaction between these two characters and reading about the real painters at the end of the book.
This is an ideal book with which to introduce elementary aged children to Matisse and Picasso. The illustrations are vibrant and the text is informative while also touching on concepts of emotion and friendship.
This got Katherine interested in going to Art Institute! The art is great in this one; she loved comparing Pigasso and Mootisse's paintings. Another one from the kindergarten book bag.
This book was adorable. Some day DJ will learn who the true artist are and it will click who the pig an moose resemble. But my two boys and myself enjoyed reading this tonight :)
While this story is not exactly true it is informational. It does talk about Picasso and Matisse. It is also a good story about overcoming our differences and working together.
Nov 17, 2012
J. Whitley
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Emily Wilson
Recommended to J. by:
Dianne Lindgren
Shelves:
children-s
This book is great fun. Not only will it teach children about art but would be a great way to talk about the conflicts that human beings always have.
Clever, bright, and fun to share. My favorite page is "It was a modern art mess." It's fun to read about the real stuff that inspired the story too.
Basic, silly intro to the differing styles and fraught friendship of these two artists.
Introduces readers to Picasso and Mattisse's work as well as their artistic rivalry.
Cute book with illustrations depicting the styles of Picasso and Matisse.
Great kid's book about Pigasso (Picasso) and Mootisse (Matisse).
One of my all time faves!!!
For buddy artists.
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