Pablo Picasso and His Magical Pencil (Sleeping with Giants)

For children ages 4–9 The perfect bedtime read

Pablo Picasso's first word wasn't mama or papa — it was pencil.

And that's how it all began.

Sleeping with Giants – Pablo Picasso and His Magical Pencil is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings the life of one of the greatest artists of all time to the bedtime story hour — perfect for children aged 4 to 9.

From his sunny childhood in Málaga to the birth of Cubism in Paris, follow a curious, brave, and wonderfully different boy who never stopped drawing — even through the hardest times. From the Blue Period to the Rose Period, from Guernica to the Dove of Peace, Picasso showed the world that art can change everything.

More than an illustrated biography, this is a story about believing in your own talent — even when no one else understands what you're creating.

Engaging narrative rooted in real events from Picasso's life
Accessible, warm language — crafted for children and the parents reading aloud
Themes: creativity, resilience, self-expression, and art history
Includes an illustrated biographical timeline
Part of the Sleeping with Giants series — bedtime stories about extraordinary people

A wonderful gift for children aged 4–9 , a playful introduction to art and history, or simply a story to end the day feeling inspired.

Because the world's greatest artists were once just children with a pencil in their hand.