Cezanne’s Parrot

An inspiring picture book biography of the artist Paul Cezanne, the painter who laid the groundwork for modern art and whom Pablo Picasso declared the father of us all.

All Cezanne wants is to be a great painter like his friends Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir. But when he shows his works, the professors, the critics, and the collectors all dismiss him: Too flat! Too much paint! These are rough and unfinished! Even his own pet parrot, Bisou, cant be brought to say, Cezanne is a great painter! And who can blame them? Cezanne doesnt care about tradition, and he doesnt follow the rules. Hes painting in a way no one else has done before, creating something completely newand hes destined to change the world of art forever. Cezannes Parrot is a spirited celebration of creativity, determination, and perseveranceand the artist who would become known as the father of modern art.