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Author_Mariona Cabassa
board book
books about museums
books on art
books on Paul Klee
books with cats
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fine art
First Steps in Art series
garden
hidden meanings in art
modern art
MOMA
painting
pre-school
symbolism
toddler
Product details
- ISBN 9780764369315
- Weight: 227g
- Dimensions: 191 x 191mm
- Publication Date: 17 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: US
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An elegant board book that features a young girl's search for the artist Paul Klee's famous cat in a fantastical outdoor landscape.
Frisky Face the Naughty Cat is a delightful journey through the garden in search of a mischievous feline. Young readers will immerse themselves in the beauty of the garden as they follow a spirited little girl on her quest to find her naughty cat, Frisky Face.
Inspired by Paul Klee's iconic painting Cat and Bird, this tale weaves together themes of friendship and nature with humor and warmth. Discover the hidden meanings of Klee’s artwork as the girl searches under fir trees, by the stream, and in the soft moss, encountering vibrant colors and intriguing shapes along the way.
Key features:
Through a playful narrative, children will learn about Klee’s unique style and the symbolism behind his painting Cat and Bird.
Frisky Face the Naughty Cat is a delightful journey through the garden in search of a mischievous feline. Young readers will immerse themselves in the beauty of the garden as they follow a spirited little girl on her quest to find her naughty cat, Frisky Face.
Inspired by Paul Klee's iconic painting Cat and Bird, this tale weaves together themes of friendship and nature with humor and warmth. Discover the hidden meanings of Klee’s artwork as the girl searches under fir trees, by the stream, and in the soft moss, encountering vibrant colors and intriguing shapes along the way.
Key features:
- World within the painting: Creates an imaginary world behind a famous painting that children can then witness with comfortable familiarity at the MoMA.
- Paul Klee style: Illustrations mimic the style of Paul Klee.
- Educational content: Contains a brief overview of the painting and of Paul Klee to encourage further education.
Through a playful narrative, children will learn about Klee’s unique style and the symbolism behind his painting Cat and Bird.
Géraldine Elschner began to write her own books after translating many children's books. She is the author of several books in the First Steps in Art series, including Hide-and-Seek with Little Hippo, which earned a School Library Journal starred review, and has about 50 titles published worldwide in about 20 languages. Trained as a librarian specializing in children's literature, Elschner lives in Heidelberg, Germany. Mariona Cabassa has a postgraduate degree in illustration and engraving, and throughout her career she has published more than 80 illustrated books around the world. Mariona has worked in the press and in advertising and has participated in different group and solo exhibitions. Mariona lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit her website at theinvisiblecircle.com/paper or follow her on Instagram @theinvisiblecircle.
