Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
One of Wassily Kandinsky s most fantastical and vivid paintings is the foundation for this children s book about a journey into the heart and mind of a sleeping giant. Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky s 1940 painting, Sky Blue, this delightful children s book delves into the kaleidoscopic mind of a sleeping giant. Author Veronique Massenot and illustrator Peggy Nille interpret Kandinsky s abstract characters as the somnolent visions of a giant who stumbles into a village of microscopic townspeople. Though the villagers initially fear the enormous stranger, they soon discover a gentle soul through his beautiful dreams. With its brightly colored palette and playful drawings, this wonderfully imaginative book echoes Kandinsky s lively style. As young readers explore the wonders of the miniature villagers world and the colossal giant s imagination, they will be inspired to find their own way around Kandinsky s enigmatic masterpiece."