What do you think?
Rate this book
Little People, BIG DREAMS
Little People Big Dreams Pablo Picasso /anglais
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pablo Picasso, one of the world's greatest artists in the 20th century.
Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent, teaching him to use oil paints.
He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still see today.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the Pablo Picasso’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent, teaching him to use oil paints.
He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still see today.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the Pablo Picasso’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2022
About the author
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
205 books450 followersMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director perhaps best known as the author of much of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each book tells the childhood story of one of the world's female icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, allowing them to identify with the characters in each story.
You may find books from the "Little People BIG DREAMS" series on author page - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
You may find books from the "Little People BIG DREAMS" series on author page - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 62 reviews
January 15, 2022
5★
“. . . his first word was ‘lapiz,’ which means pencil in Spanish.”
How could I not love the vibrancy and colour of this little book! As well as being a biography of one of the most celebrated artists in the world, it is an absolute treasure for anyone who likes to pick out details and find things.
Pablo Picasso’s father was an art teacher who taught him to use paints. He was only nine when he painted his first painting.
“He was only a kid, but was already a better artist than his dad.”
He went with his father to Spain’s famed El Prado museum. I love these stylised versions of old works.
“Pablo hoped that his paintings would one day be hanging on the walls, next to the work of great Spanish masters like Goya or Velázquez.”
At sixteen, he went to art school in Barcelona, but he had his own ideas of how he wanted to paint. He had a solo exhibition, mixed with other painters and artists, and met his great friend, Carles. He moved to Paris, hoping the art scene there would be more to his liking, but even there they weren’t ready for him.
“Sometimes, he burned his own paintings to keep his room warm.”
Then he received terrible news – Carles had died. He grieved and went into what we now call his Blue Period.
“For a long time, Pablo would only use the color blue in his paintings. It was his way of letting everyone know how sad and lonely he felt after the loss of his friend.”
After two years, he began painting circus and cabaret performers in pinks and reds and oranges. Colour was back on his palette! Next, he and his friend Georges began experimenting by painting things from different angles and putting them all in the same picture.
“Cubism . . . The result was as playful as a little kid’s drawing.”
Next, Georges brought some wallpaper and they began cutting it up to add to paintings and cointed a term for it: Collage.
“It was the first time collage was used in a work of art.”
One of his most famous works, the 1937 anti-war painting, “Guernica”, is discussed here, but there is no attempt to recreate its powerful black and white impact.
There are countless little images of the kinds of things he invented or inspired in these pictures, but the main thing he wanted to do was encourage childhood imagination.
“. . . little Pablo never stopped trying to paint like a child. Because all children are artists— we just need to keep believing it once we grow up.”
What’s not to love? Talent and independence and heart and colour. As with the other books in the series, there is a short biography with four black and white photos at the end and reference to other material.
Thanks to #NetGalley and Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books.
“. . . his first word was ‘lapiz,’ which means pencil in Spanish.”
How could I not love the vibrancy and colour of this little book! As well as being a biography of one of the most celebrated artists in the world, it is an absolute treasure for anyone who likes to pick out details and find things.
Pablo Picasso’s father was an art teacher who taught him to use paints. He was only nine when he painted his first painting.
“He was only a kid, but was already a better artist than his dad.”
He went with his father to Spain’s famed El Prado museum. I love these stylised versions of old works.
“Pablo hoped that his paintings would one day be hanging on the walls, next to the work of great Spanish masters like Goya or Velázquez.”
At sixteen, he went to art school in Barcelona, but he had his own ideas of how he wanted to paint. He had a solo exhibition, mixed with other painters and artists, and met his great friend, Carles. He moved to Paris, hoping the art scene there would be more to his liking, but even there they weren’t ready for him.
“Sometimes, he burned his own paintings to keep his room warm.”
Then he received terrible news – Carles had died. He grieved and went into what we now call his Blue Period.
“For a long time, Pablo would only use the color blue in his paintings. It was his way of letting everyone know how sad and lonely he felt after the loss of his friend.”
After two years, he began painting circus and cabaret performers in pinks and reds and oranges. Colour was back on his palette! Next, he and his friend Georges began experimenting by painting things from different angles and putting them all in the same picture.
“Cubism . . . The result was as playful as a little kid’s drawing.”
Next, Georges brought some wallpaper and they began cutting it up to add to paintings and cointed a term for it: Collage.
“It was the first time collage was used in a work of art.”
One of his most famous works, the 1937 anti-war painting, “Guernica”, is discussed here, but there is no attempt to recreate its powerful black and white impact.
There are countless little images of the kinds of things he invented or inspired in these pictures, but the main thing he wanted to do was encourage childhood imagination.
“. . . little Pablo never stopped trying to paint like a child. Because all children are artists— we just need to keep believing it once we grow up.”
What’s not to love? Talent and independence and heart and colour. As with the other books in the series, there is a short biography with four black and white photos at the end and reference to other material.
Thanks to #NetGalley and Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books.
January 12, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Pablo Picasso I'd one of the newest editions in the Little People Big Dreams series and didn't disappoint. In fact I think I have a new favourite!
The last sentence of the book swung it for me to make it a 5 star review: "because all children are artists we just need to keep believing it once we grow up". Such a beautiful and encouraging line to finish the book with!
This book was very busy within the illustrations with lots for the child reading it to see. The information is bite sized and perfect for little readers and shoes how inspiring Pablo Picasso was and still is. All children need a dream and to be encouraged to chase after their dreams,especially in the crazy world we live in today.
Pablo Picasso I'd one of the newest editions in the Little People Big Dreams series and didn't disappoint. In fact I think I have a new favourite!
The last sentence of the book swung it for me to make it a 5 star review: "because all children are artists we just need to keep believing it once we grow up". Such a beautiful and encouraging line to finish the book with!
This book was very busy within the illustrations with lots for the child reading it to see. The information is bite sized and perfect for little readers and shoes how inspiring Pablo Picasso was and still is. All children need a dream and to be encouraged to chase after their dreams,especially in the crazy world we live in today.
December 27, 2021
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This little book tells the story of the great painter Pablo Picasso. I'm a big fan of his works, so it was really nice to read about him and his life in this colorful and entertaining way!
The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This little book tells the story of the great painter Pablo Picasso. I'm a big fan of his works, so it was really nice to read about him and his life in this colorful and entertaining way!
January 21, 2022
I absolutely adore the Little People Big Dreams series for kids and am so glad I read the one about Pablo Picasso.
All the illustrations in the series are great, but this one is especially bright and beautiful- it's wonderful to see Picasso's creativity and artistry celebrated in the book's artwork as well as the story.
I really enjoyed hearing about the painter's younger years how his upbringing shaped him into the man he was, and how that informed his artistic style. Kids will love hearing about his creative spirit and learning history in a fun and relatable way.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book.
All the illustrations in the series are great, but this one is especially bright and beautiful- it's wonderful to see Picasso's creativity and artistry celebrated in the book's artwork as well as the story.
I really enjoyed hearing about the painter's younger years how his upbringing shaped him into the man he was, and how that informed his artistic style. Kids will love hearing about his creative spirit and learning history in a fun and relatable way.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book.
January 2, 2022
ARC|GIFTED|AD - Although most of us have heard of Picasso how many of us actually know much about him? Honestly i didn’t even know his first name. This book, and the whole collection, may be aimed at children but I actually really enjoy them and think most would too. I love the final sentence of this one especially and the message spoken to the kids who’ll read it; “because all children are artists we just need to keep believing it once we grow up”. Just wonderful. I may start gifting them to future friends and families children. Also a huge congrats and thankyou to the illustrator, Teresa Bellón, for the always gorgeous illustrations.
September 8, 2021
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This book here is about the very famous artist Pablo Picasso. He left such an impression on the art world and I'm sure children are going to love reading this little book! Also, I really appreciated how supportive his parents were of his passions from a very young age, it was very nice to see.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This book here is about the very famous artist Pablo Picasso. He left such an impression on the art world and I'm sure children are going to love reading this little book! Also, I really appreciated how supportive his parents were of his passions from a very young age, it was very nice to see.
August 31, 2023
¡Qué mono! Aprendí mucho sobre la vida de Picasso y sus obras de arte de solo unas páginas.
March 4, 2022
Once again typical of this series you have a short biography of Picasso from birth through the end of his life, hitting all the major points that are happy. His blue period was mentioned, so you do know that Pablo did have sad points in his life but the book covers over many of the bad things. Overall this is a great introduction to kids who know nothing about the artist but as an adult I find it quite a bit boring.
December 28, 2021
First of all, the illustrations by Teresa Bellon are EXQUISITE! My niece and nephew have picked up this book several times just to ‘get lost’ in the scenes of Picasso’s life. Each time they look at them, they see something else! We agree that this is the best-illustrated book in this series that we've read.
With growing up in an artistic household, and his first word being ‘pencil,’ it’s easy to see that Picasso was destined for artistic greatness. Yet, Vegara writes to reveal that success for Picasso didn’t always come easy. Readers will discover why he burned some of his paintings, why exhibitions in Paris were so difficult, and why for two years his works were entirely painted in blue.
I had an ‘ah-ha’ moment when I realized the location for Picasso’s first Parisian exhibition was the same name as our local children’s art studio!
Key things we learned were that all children are artists, we should never stop trying to paint like a child, and that even when things get tough, we should believe in our own talents. I plan on continuing to foster my niece and nephew’s artistic talents because I know how important it is to keep a dream alive.
As much for children as it is for adults, this book is a must-have in every home with children! Keep fostering the dream and keep the artist within alive…the road to success needs to be lined with supportive cheerleaders. Thank you for this 5-star glimpse into the life of one of the world's greatest artists of the 20th century. It's easy to read, flows well, highlights the important facts, and gives little readers encouragement to keep their dreams big.
Publishes January 4, 2022.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and NetGalley, and was under no obligation to provide a review.
With growing up in an artistic household, and his first word being ‘pencil,’ it’s easy to see that Picasso was destined for artistic greatness. Yet, Vegara writes to reveal that success for Picasso didn’t always come easy. Readers will discover why he burned some of his paintings, why exhibitions in Paris were so difficult, and why for two years his works were entirely painted in blue.
I had an ‘ah-ha’ moment when I realized the location for Picasso’s first Parisian exhibition was the same name as our local children’s art studio!
Key things we learned were that all children are artists, we should never stop trying to paint like a child, and that even when things get tough, we should believe in our own talents. I plan on continuing to foster my niece and nephew’s artistic talents because I know how important it is to keep a dream alive.
As much for children as it is for adults, this book is a must-have in every home with children! Keep fostering the dream and keep the artist within alive…the road to success needs to be lined with supportive cheerleaders. Thank you for this 5-star glimpse into the life of one of the world's greatest artists of the 20th century. It's easy to read, flows well, highlights the important facts, and gives little readers encouragement to keep their dreams big.
Publishes January 4, 2022.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and NetGalley, and was under no obligation to provide a review.
January 4, 2022
I am the biggest fan of the Little People Big dreams Series. The information is always great and the illustrations are really nice too. This one is all about the life of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. This whole series is a great collection for children and libraries!
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2021
It was obvious this series would soon feature the Spanish artist, such was his impact on the art of the world since he first found fame. I do think it's a slightly misleading story to tell the young, however – they should not ever expect to become famous through painting like they are as a child now. It's bad and bizarre enough that Picasso did, and got where he did get. His riches-to-riches story should encourage a try-anything ethos, which is more welcome, but the reader of this should not be told such rampant regression will be a success a second time. I ought to at least mention the visuals of this book – nothing like Picasso's themselves, but busy, colourful when allowed, and more attractive than both the topic and many others in this series.
Read
February 9, 2026There was an exhibition of Picasso’s late works at Moderna Museet. After that, I spent five minutes reading in the souvenir shop, waiting for my mother-in-law to buy small presents for my husband’s family. With this remarkable achievement, I intend to start the year.
January 29, 2022
Little People, Big Dreams Pablo Picasso... I've become a huge fan of this series and am having a ball collecting the books that have meaning to me.
Each book is filled with colorful eye catching illustrations and interesting fun facts. From preschool to mid- grade school, even adults…. everyone will take something away from this book from this book!
Each book has an interesting timeline is timeline at the end of the book. A fabulous series of books geared towards 4 - 7 year olds but interesting enough for the adults who will read these with them! Beautifully illustrated, fabulously interesting, an excellent learning tool👍👍
Each book is filled with colorful eye catching illustrations and interesting fun facts. From preschool to mid- grade school, even adults…. everyone will take something away from this book from this book!
Each book has an interesting timeline is timeline at the end of the book. A fabulous series of books geared towards 4 - 7 year olds but interesting enough for the adults who will read these with them! Beautifully illustrated, fabulously interesting, an excellent learning tool👍👍
August 24, 2024
qué pena que fuese imbécil
November 14, 2022
Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrator: Teresa Bellón
Age Recommendation: Early Primary
Topic/ Theme: Art, Individuality, Biographic
Setting: Spain
Series: Little People, Big Dreams
I like this. Honestly, it suits Picasso's art style. This is one of the brightest most chaotic (in the best possible way) entries into the LPBD series. It would likely not be the best book to start the series with but it is a good entry. Sánchez Vegara makes sure to reference the pertinent moments in Picasso's career including the coloured periods, the evolution of cubism and his important/ influential artistic friends. In such a long and prolific career it must be hard to figure out how much to include. But I think this is about it. Nothing feels like it is missing it is more than enough for a child, particularly one with an artistic interest.
Bellón is unsurprisingly Spanish like Picasso, I appreciate the national alignment but more than that Bellón is a great choice for her style alone. Bellón's natural style feels like a more rounded and maybe child-friendly form of cubism. I feel like even then she deliberately tries to incorporate elements of Picasso's into her illustrations. I am by no mean an art student or critic, I mean no offence to anyone who is. The double pages representing his blue period, rose period and the bombing of Guernica are all particularly good. I do appreciate the blank canvas on the Guernica page. The endpages are great too, chaos and joy.
All I'm going to say is thank all things good Sánchez Vegara looked at Picasso's life and said yeah you know not going there. Don't get me wrong his life made him who he was but that is just A LOT. It would be kinda like trying to talk too much about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Just don't go there, not with kids.
December 26, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Pablo Picasso is a new addition to the immensely popular Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Due out 4th Jan 2022 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is another engaging little book, well written in clear accessible language. There is a surprising amount of information included here, especially considering the page count. The art by Teresa Bellon is appealing and colorful and I found myself drawn into the pictures. The illustrations are active and full of creativity and suit the subject well. There are flashes of homage throughout but they're presented in a playful and respectful way.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Picasso was a rebel and a firebrand and lived such an interesting life and the author does a wonderful job of relating the information in an age appropriate manner without being too specific or disingenuous. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers and a good introduction to his works.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Pablo Picasso is a new addition to the immensely popular Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Due out 4th Jan 2022 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is another engaging little book, well written in clear accessible language. There is a surprising amount of information included here, especially considering the page count. The art by Teresa Bellon is appealing and colorful and I found myself drawn into the pictures. The illustrations are active and full of creativity and suit the subject well. There are flashes of homage throughout but they're presented in a playful and respectful way.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Picasso was a rebel and a firebrand and lived such an interesting life and the author does a wonderful job of relating the information in an age appropriate manner without being too specific or disingenuous. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers and a good introduction to his works.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
April 27, 2026
This book follows the low impact formula of Little People Big Dreams, including the final take away on how a person can make dreams reality depicted in the book. In this case: "His story teaches us that even when things get tough, we should believe in our own talents."
Picasso was an artist from the get-go, and had an artist father for support who took him to museums and made sure he received a solid background to build his experimentation on. While the book glosses over this, these things - amazing talent AND a support system to hone that talent - was important to his success.
Pluses to the story for mentioning his poor times and the time he lost a close friend.
I would have loved to see a better explanation of cubism and a stronger representation of Picasso's art. Which isn't to say the illustrations for the book are bad - they are bright and vibrant and complicated and full. I also loved how Picasso aged throughout the book, gaining facial lines and slowly going gray. Teresa Be3llon did a very good job.
Overall, there isn't really anything standout about the written part of the presentation of his life. The biography is carefully curated to share information without offense. To present just enough information for children to grasp, but - and this is where it lost a star for me - nothing to grab their imagination.
I think this book ALONGSIDE an adult art book of Picasso's paintings and sculptures and then experiments with playdough, collage, and painting with just the colors of blue would be great for a homeschool or preschool child to have the story stick. Go back each day to the book and talk about what each part means.
The book has potential, but it needs support.
(Checked out through the local library.)
Picasso was an artist from the get-go, and had an artist father for support who took him to museums and made sure he received a solid background to build his experimentation on. While the book glosses over this, these things - amazing talent AND a support system to hone that talent - was important to his success.
Pluses to the story for mentioning his poor times and the time he lost a close friend.
I would have loved to see a better explanation of cubism and a stronger representation of Picasso's art. Which isn't to say the illustrations for the book are bad - they are bright and vibrant and complicated and full. I also loved how Picasso aged throughout the book, gaining facial lines and slowly going gray. Teresa Be3llon did a very good job.
Overall, there isn't really anything standout about the written part of the presentation of his life. The biography is carefully curated to share information without offense. To present just enough information for children to grasp, but - and this is where it lost a star for me - nothing to grab their imagination.
I think this book ALONGSIDE an adult art book of Picasso's paintings and sculptures and then experiments with playdough, collage, and painting with just the colors of blue would be great for a homeschool or preschool child to have the story stick. Go back each day to the book and talk about what each part means.
The book has potential, but it needs support.
(Checked out through the local library.)
January 10, 2022
My thanks to Quarto Group - Francis Lincoln Children’s Books for a temporary digital edition via NetGalley of ‘Pablo Picasso’, written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Teresa Bellón in exchange for an honest review.
This is No 74 in the publishers highly acclaimed ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series of mini-biographies for young readers, aged 4-7.
Distilling Picasso’s long, productive life into this accessible little picture book was certainly an achievement by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. I love her work and applaud her continuing vision to introduce young readers to the lives of people who have excelled across various disciplines, including artists, musicians, writers, political figures and more.
Teresa Bellón’s illustrations were extremely detailed and bursting with colour and energy. Picasso is among my favourite artists and this proved a visual treat.
Each of the Little People, BIG DREAMS books are age appropriate in terms of their biographical details, stressing the subject’s early years. Here, Picasso’s playful, child-like style is highlighted as well as a reminder that ‘all children are artists’…
The book is rounded out with a timeline accompanied by photographs and a suggestion for further reading at an older level.
I love these books and have no hesitation in recommending them to parents, educators, and librarians. They are an excellent way to inspire children as well as to introduce them to nonfiction.
This is No 74 in the publishers highly acclaimed ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series of mini-biographies for young readers, aged 4-7.
Distilling Picasso’s long, productive life into this accessible little picture book was certainly an achievement by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. I love her work and applaud her continuing vision to introduce young readers to the lives of people who have excelled across various disciplines, including artists, musicians, writers, political figures and more.
Teresa Bellón’s illustrations were extremely detailed and bursting with colour and energy. Picasso is among my favourite artists and this proved a visual treat.
Each of the Little People, BIG DREAMS books are age appropriate in terms of their biographical details, stressing the subject’s early years. Here, Picasso’s playful, child-like style is highlighted as well as a reminder that ‘all children are artists’…
The book is rounded out with a timeline accompanied by photographs and a suggestion for further reading at an older level.
I love these books and have no hesitation in recommending them to parents, educators, and librarians. They are an excellent way to inspire children as well as to introduce them to nonfiction.
October 26, 2022
#PabloPicasso
... als Kind fand ich seine Kunst immer sehr lustig, alles krumm und schief und gar nicht so im Einklang dessen, was ich damals als "Kunst" gerne angeschaut habe. Bin immer noch kein Fan von ihm, aber scheinbar sehen das viele anders =) Was auch gut ist, den so kommen wi in den Genuß vieler verschiedener Dinge und so soll es sein!
Ich liebe diese Reihe der Bücher - für Kinder und auch Erwachsene immer gut geeignet, um einige interessante Grundlagen bestimmter Persönlichkeiten kennenzulernen.,
Jedes Buch ist liebevoll gezeichnet und auch zusätzlich gut für Neulinge in Sachen Englisch sehr geeignet - leicht verständlich, was man nicht versteht kann man relativ schnell nachschlagen.
Bücher dieser Reihe habe ich selber schon verschenkt und diese kamen immer gut an! (Printbücher sind sehr gute Qualität und ich war erstaunt wie groß diese sind - Preise sind moderat)
Note: 1 mit vielen Plusszeichen davor
#netgalley #arc
(Es gibt sehr viele Bücher dieser Reihe, deshalb habe ich in diesem Falle eine einheitliche Rezi gewählt - was aber nichts damit zu tun hat, das mir dieses Buch nicht gefällt. Ich möchte halt nicht immer zuviel verraten, das macht ja nun ein Buch aus - erfahren und lernen)
... als Kind fand ich seine Kunst immer sehr lustig, alles krumm und schief und gar nicht so im Einklang dessen, was ich damals als "Kunst" gerne angeschaut habe. Bin immer noch kein Fan von ihm, aber scheinbar sehen das viele anders =) Was auch gut ist, den so kommen wi in den Genuß vieler verschiedener Dinge und so soll es sein!
Ich liebe diese Reihe der Bücher - für Kinder und auch Erwachsene immer gut geeignet, um einige interessante Grundlagen bestimmter Persönlichkeiten kennenzulernen.,
Jedes Buch ist liebevoll gezeichnet und auch zusätzlich gut für Neulinge in Sachen Englisch sehr geeignet - leicht verständlich, was man nicht versteht kann man relativ schnell nachschlagen.
Bücher dieser Reihe habe ich selber schon verschenkt und diese kamen immer gut an! (Printbücher sind sehr gute Qualität und ich war erstaunt wie groß diese sind - Preise sind moderat)
Note: 1 mit vielen Plusszeichen davor
#netgalley #arc
(Es gibt sehr viele Bücher dieser Reihe, deshalb habe ich in diesem Falle eine einheitliche Rezi gewählt - was aber nichts damit zu tun hat, das mir dieses Buch nicht gefällt. Ich möchte halt nicht immer zuviel verraten, das macht ja nun ein Buch aus - erfahren und lernen)
October 31, 2022
Little people, big dreams. Pablo Picasso. Illustraties: Teresa Bellón. Tekst: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.
Dit is al het 13de deeltje in de reeks Van klein tot groots dat uitgeverij De Vier Windstreken vertaald heeft van het oorspronkelijke Litte people, big dreams. Vanaf nu verschijnen de Nederlandstalige deeltjes ook onder de Engelstalige naam. Geen idee waarom.
Gelukkig is er niets veranderd aan het geweldige concept. Elk deeltje vertelt ons het verhaal van een persoon die als kind al grootse dromen heeft en als volwassene de wereld doet dromen. Mensen zoals: Marie Curie, Astrid Lindgren, David Bowie en deze keer de kleine Pablo. Nu, bijna 50 jaar na zijn dood, vooral gekend onder zijn achternaam Picasso.
In dit boekje leer je dat de 9-jarige Pablo al beter kon tekenen dan zijn vader die tekenleraar was, je leest ook waarom hij een blauwe periode had en hoe hij de kunstwereld voorgoed veranderde. Boeiend, inspirerend (voor jong én oud) en uitermate mooi geïllustreerd door Bellón. Fan!
Dit is wederom een pareltje dat in geen enkele klas, boekenkast, mag ontbreken! Ik duim dat er nog duizenden volgende delen mogen verschijnen!
Dit is al het 13de deeltje in de reeks Van klein tot groots dat uitgeverij De Vier Windstreken vertaald heeft van het oorspronkelijke Litte people, big dreams. Vanaf nu verschijnen de Nederlandstalige deeltjes ook onder de Engelstalige naam. Geen idee waarom.
Gelukkig is er niets veranderd aan het geweldige concept. Elk deeltje vertelt ons het verhaal van een persoon die als kind al grootse dromen heeft en als volwassene de wereld doet dromen. Mensen zoals: Marie Curie, Astrid Lindgren, David Bowie en deze keer de kleine Pablo. Nu, bijna 50 jaar na zijn dood, vooral gekend onder zijn achternaam Picasso.
In dit boekje leer je dat de 9-jarige Pablo al beter kon tekenen dan zijn vader die tekenleraar was, je leest ook waarom hij een blauwe periode had en hoe hij de kunstwereld voorgoed veranderde. Boeiend, inspirerend (voor jong én oud) en uitermate mooi geïllustreerd door Bellón. Fan!
Dit is wederom een pareltje dat in geen enkele klas, boekenkast, mag ontbreken! Ik duim dat er nog duizenden volgende delen mogen verschijnen!
January 9, 2022
I knew of Pablo Picasso, but I never really understood is art or his style, and I can't say I really do now, but I know a bit more. Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy. He was drawing before he talked. As a child, his art outpaced his father's works when he was still quite young. I loved how much his parents supported and encouraged is talent. This book shows his progression as an artist, his friendships and some of the people and places that inspired him. It explained some of the processes he used, the reasons he tried different things and the journey he took to be successful. The illustrations by Teresa Bellon are appealing and colorful. They are active and full of creativity and suit the subject well. The final page in this book tells us why this is such a great series.
"Even though it took him just four years to paint like a master, little Pablo never stopped trying to paint like a child. Because all children are artists -- we just need to keep believing it once we grow up."
"Even though it took him just four years to paint like a master, little Pablo never stopped trying to paint like a child. Because all children are artists -- we just need to keep believing it once we grow up."
June 23, 2022
WoW! Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara books must be one of the best little books to purchase for children, these are the best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
So, this latest book is about Pablo Picassoby Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and is just brilliant throughout.
This enchanting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life.
It's one book, you should definitely buy for your little readers so they can learn about this wonderful artist.
I am so glad these books are being published and I highly recommend all of these books
Many thanks to Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Big Thank you to netgalley and the Quarto Publishing Group for a free copy for an honest opinion
So, this latest book is about Pablo Picassoby Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and is just brilliant throughout.
This enchanting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life.
It's one book, you should definitely buy for your little readers so they can learn about this wonderful artist.
I am so glad these books are being published and I highly recommend all of these books
Many thanks to Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Big Thank you to netgalley and the Quarto Publishing Group for a free copy for an honest opinion
June 14, 2025
Read with my grandson who wanted a number of stories at bedtime. He has a number of these inspirational titles in this series and together we chose Pablo Picasso first.
Such a talented boy whose story is all about doing your own thing and believing in your self. Realising your dreams through your own natural ability.
The simple text is easy for young inquisitive minds to follow and the illustrations do justice to the subject and enhance the great man’s legacy. There is at the end, as with similar books in this collection a potted biography for grown ups and the photos always reinforce fact before fiction.
A pleasure to read and share with my seven year old reader and absorber of information. It is a simple life that achieved tremendous things through hard work, self belief and the independence of a creative soul. It challenges me to nurture our own children and those we teach or influence to encourage but never judge or contain. Dreams are for the future and are not confined by the past; they need to be set free and given time to coalesce.
Such a talented boy whose story is all about doing your own thing and believing in your self. Realising your dreams through your own natural ability.
The simple text is easy for young inquisitive minds to follow and the illustrations do justice to the subject and enhance the great man’s legacy. There is at the end, as with similar books in this collection a potted biography for grown ups and the photos always reinforce fact before fiction.
A pleasure to read and share with my seven year old reader and absorber of information. It is a simple life that achieved tremendous things through hard work, self belief and the independence of a creative soul. It challenges me to nurture our own children and those we teach or influence to encourage but never judge or contain. Dreams are for the future and are not confined by the past; they need to be set free and given time to coalesce.
January 4, 2022
This series introduces the youngest children to many well-known adults and tells their life stories in a simple manner. The illustrations always add to the flavor of the text. The ones included here are very bold and appealing. Each book includes some additional information at the end of the story.
This time, the biography is of one of the most intriguing artists of the modern era. Children will learn that young Pablo’s very first word was pencil and that he was interested in art from a very early age. Kids learn about the reason for Pablo’s Blue Period, his creation of new artistic styles, and his struggles. The story is well told.
I highly recommend this entry in the excellent series. It tells the story of a boy who grew up to be an artist on his own terms.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publish
This time, the biography is of one of the most intriguing artists of the modern era. Children will learn that young Pablo’s very first word was pencil and that he was interested in art from a very early age. Kids learn about the reason for Pablo’s Blue Period, his creation of new artistic styles, and his struggles. The story is well told.
I highly recommend this entry in the excellent series. It tells the story of a boy who grew up to be an artist on his own terms.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publish
January 27, 2022
This is part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series of books for children. It introduces Pablo Picasso to younger children (K-3). I love learning that his first word was pencil and how his family encourages his art with lessons and taking him to great museums. The pictures are stylized and colorful. Little details are playful and will catch children' eyes. I wish some of his real paintings could have been used in the book. (Probably cost prohibitive.) The Guernica in the book looks nothing like his masterpiece in El Prado. This can easily be used in a lesson about the artist and his work. I love the series and can see adding Pablo Picasso to my school library collection. Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for a temporary copy in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)
January 4, 2022
This is just brilliant! The story of Picasso's life is told in kid-friendly terms that are both interesting and accessible. Beyond basic biographical details, the reader is treated to the story of how his various art styles developed and the effect they had on the world around him. There is a real depth of information while still remaining clear and readable for young students.
And the art! The art! The illustrations are so wonderfully vibrant and lively. Students could get lost for quite a while studying all the intricate details and various styles. This could really inspire a budding art lover and is a must-have for pre-K and elementary school and classroom libraries!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
And the art! The art! The illustrations are so wonderfully vibrant and lively. Students could get lost for quite a while studying all the intricate details and various styles. This could really inspire a budding art lover and is a must-have for pre-K and elementary school and classroom libraries!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
January 19, 2022
ARC received through Netgalley
I absolutely love this series of books for kids. I love giving them as gifts to friends of mine with young kids. I think the art is consistently beautiful. The illustrations are always bright and engaging, and this book about Pablo Picasso is no stranger to that trend. I'm a big fan of Pablo Picasso, so I was excited to read this one. The art inside is interesting and each page tells a story, even without the words. I think the short story it tells about Picasso's life is important for kids to hear because it shows Picasso receiving support in a creative endeavor from his parents and friends. I think that's a great moral for kids and a great perspective for them to learn the basics about a famous and influential painter. Would definitely recommend!
I absolutely love this series of books for kids. I love giving them as gifts to friends of mine with young kids. I think the art is consistently beautiful. The illustrations are always bright and engaging, and this book about Pablo Picasso is no stranger to that trend. I'm a big fan of Pablo Picasso, so I was excited to read this one. The art inside is interesting and each page tells a story, even without the words. I think the short story it tells about Picasso's life is important for kids to hear because it shows Picasso receiving support in a creative endeavor from his parents and friends. I think that's a great moral for kids and a great perspective for them to learn the basics about a famous and influential painter. Would definitely recommend!
January 2, 2022
I love the "Little People, Big Dreams" series and I was surprised Pablo Picasso wasn't a part of it yet, so I was thrilled to see this. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara made Pablo Picasso's story so meaningful. It discussed emotions, and how emotion can be expressed with a specific color, but also allowed for the talk of grief to exist and made it simple enough to explain it to a young child. The illustrations by Teresa Bellon were phenomenal, the intricate details, the color choices, the book can also be used as a vocabulary builder book using the illustrations alone. Great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series.
January 3, 2022
Thank you to the author, the Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book is so well done, and the illustrations are stunning - I think this is my favorite in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series thus far. Picasso and his work are introduced in a way young children can understand and relate to. I loved the way the author brought the topic of emotion and feeling influencing art into the story. Yes, there are large gaps in terms of Picasso's shameful treatment of women (no mention at all of his wives in the book), but for a first introduction to art and the artist, this is fantastic.
This book is so well done, and the illustrations are stunning - I think this is my favorite in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series thus far. Picasso and his work are introduced in a way young children can understand and relate to. I loved the way the author brought the topic of emotion and feeling influencing art into the story. Yes, there are large gaps in terms of Picasso's shameful treatment of women (no mention at all of his wives in the book), but for a first introduction to art and the artist, this is fantastic.
January 13, 2022
I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
I always look forward to Sanchez Vegara's latest books in this series. Her biographies offer a full look at the person's life using language that elementary level readers can understand. In this volume, readers meet Pablo Picasso as a child and watch as he grows up and continually challenges himself to grow his art. The artwork enhances the story and allows readers to draw clues to his life. For further information, Sanchez Vegara provides a biographical timeline and actual photos of Picasso at the end of the book.
I always look forward to Sanchez Vegara's latest books in this series. Her biographies offer a full look at the person's life using language that elementary level readers can understand. In this volume, readers meet Pablo Picasso as a child and watch as he grows up and continually challenges himself to grow his art. The artwork enhances the story and allows readers to draw clues to his life. For further information, Sanchez Vegara provides a biographical timeline and actual photos of Picasso at the end of the book.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 62 reviews