From the Inside Flap:
(back cover)
One day, young Paul receives a letter from his father, the painter Paul C zanne, inviting him on a painting expedition high in the mountains of Provence. They haven't seen each other for a long time, but as they follow their rocky path, a wonderful friendship blossoms between the young boy and the gruff, wild artist. "C zanne and the Apple Boy " is a classic tale about fathers and sons and the difficult journey of a great artist.
Complete with reproductions of C zanne's work, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt's bestselling series celebrating some of the world's greatest artists and the children who knew them.
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Praise for other titles in this series: "
Degas and the Little Dancer: "With simple, lyrical text, the story is brought to life. . . ."
--Edplay
Leonardo and the Flying Boy: "Anholt's lively illustrations and drawings from Leonardo's notebooks add appeal to this engaging tale."
--School Library Journal
The Magical Garden of Claude Monet: "The combination of simple story and enticing art makes for a charming introduction to Monet."
--Booklist
(front flap)
Paul is a little boy who is named after his father, the artist Paul C zanne. The elder C zanne had been away from home for so long that the boy hardly recognizes his father when they go together on a painting expedition to the mountains of southern France. Even so, they quickly become fast friends, and the artist enjoys painting a portrait of his apple-cheeked son. Most of his paintings, however, are landscapes of the mountain country of Provence. The people who live nearby laugh at the artist's pictures, which they think are poor. But young Paul admires his father's work--and he isn't alone. An influential art dealer from Paris happens to be in the region, and when he sees C zanne's paintings, the lives of both father and son change dramatically.
(back flap)
Laurence Anholt's popular books for children have been published in 15 different languages, including Cantonese, Hebrew, and Icelandic. As both an author and an accomplished illustrator, he has created a charming series of children's stories about famous artists. He and his wife Catherine, both successful authors of juvenile titles, have three children, from whom they get many of their story ideas. They live and work in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England.
About the Author:
Laurence Anholt's popular books for children have been published in 15 different languages, including Cantonese, Hebrew, and Icelandic. As both an author and an accomplished illustrator, he has created a charming series of children's stories about famous artists. He and his wife Catherine, both successful authors of juvenile titles, have three children, from whom they get many of their story ideas. They live and work in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England.
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