Miro's Magic Animals

By: Antony Penrose

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Hardcover | 1 March 2016

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Hardcover
48 Pages

Age
5+

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
23.4 x 17.9 x 1.1

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As might be expected of the son of photographer Lee Miller and writer Roland Penrose, Antony Penrose's childhood was populated with some of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Miro's Magic Animals is a delightful story, chronicling Antony "Tony"'s encounters with the great Spanish artist Joan Miro.

Tony introduces Miro as a quiet, kind, and smartly dressed man who "dreamed when he was awake" and painted wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. The book brings Tony's memories to life with beautiful reproductions of some of Miro's finest works, as well as evocative archival photography by Lee Miller and specially commissioned artworks in the style of Miro, painted by children. We see the renowned painter from a new perspective, as the slightly eccentric visitor to Tony's childhood home, during an excursion to Miro's farm--filled with extraordinary creatures--and on a trip to London Zoo, during which Miro asked to see "large birds, snakes, and strange creatures of the night." Vibrant design and playful typography make the package as appealing as the story, and round out the feeling that we're immersed in Tony's adventure.

Industry Reviews

'With wonderful insights into the imaginative mind of one of the most celebrated Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century, Miro's Magic Animals is a brilliant introduction to Surrealist art' - Junior Magazine
'Enchanting ... Conveys the character of the artist and the magic to be found in his work' - Daily Telegraph
'Shares charming insights into Miro's life and love of animals, together with stunning photographs by Lee Miller' - Guardian
'An engaging, vivid and playful story that appeals to small children and adult art lovers alike' - World Kids
'Beautifully designed ... a must-have for little art lovers with vivid imaginations' - Smallish
'Filled with fantastical, dream-like pictures, this is a delightful book' - Kids in Museums
'A lovely way to get children talking about and exploring art' - Bambino Goodies
'This is a brilliant introduction to Miro, but also a great introduction to art - encouraging us to look closer at paintings and wonder what the artist was looking at, thinking, seeing or feeling' - It's All About Stories
'Surreal and superb illustrations and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century' - Read It Daddy
'It is sure to appeal to art lovers large and small ' - Sussex Life

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