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P.I. Maltbie

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P.I. Maltbie writes biographical stories and articles focusing on issues related to disabilities. Picasso and Minou is her first children's book. She lives in Long Beach, California.

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Bambino and Mr. Twain

By author: P.I. Maltbie Illustrated by: Daniel Miyares
ISBN: 978-1-58089-272-8
Ages: 5 - 8
Availability: In stock
Price: $15.95

Grieving the death of his wife, America's favorite author and humorist shuts himself up in this Fifth Avenue house and abandons his writing. Only his daughter's cantankerous cat, Bambino, seems to understand Samuel Clemens and his moods.

"A heartfelt introduction to an American icon and his wit."
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Picasso and Minou

By author: P.I. Maltbie Illustrated by: Pau Estrada
ISBN: 978-1-57091-648-9
Ages: 4 - 7
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Price: $7.95

Distraught over the death of a friend, young Pablo Picasso spends his days creating sad, blue paintings that no one buys. Soon the starving artist is forced to put his cat, Minou, out on the streets. By chance Minou meets a troupe of circus performers who just might have the cure for Pablo's blues.

"The witty and loyal cat serves as a charming vehicle for introducing Picasso to aspiring artists and budding art lovers."
— Publishers Weekly

"This effective introduction offers a historically accurate explanation regarding the Blue Period as well as an engaging story."
— School Library Journal