Bonjour, Mr. Satie

Mr. Satie visits his niece and nephew from Paris and tells them of the time he was asked to judge two artist's paintings. I like the way he showed everyone that each artist is different and that their work is also unique, different, and beautiful.

Through the diplomatic efforts of Uncle Satie, two talented Parisian artists end their feud.

Mr. Satie is telling his stories of Paris to his nephew and niece. Uncle Satie goes onto tell his ravish stories of Paris to them. I didn't find this book very interesting. It wasn't entirely intriguing and the illustrations were kinda dull. I don't think I would want to read this book to students.

The ever-elegant Mr. Satie, along with master chef mouse Ffortusque Ffollet, Esquire, arrives from Paris to visit his niece and nephew, Rosalie and Conrad. While Fortie heads for the kitchen to cook a fabulous French dinner, Mr. Satie tells the children about his Paris adventures.

In Paris, as Satie

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and Fortie sat in their favorite café, Pablo came along and told them about his new paintings. Gertrude and Alice would show his paintings at rue de Fleurus at their regular Sunday-night gathering at Gertrude’s Salon.

Everyone came to Gertrude's Salon to see Pablo's new paintings. When Henri came in, having just returned from Nice, he’d brought paintings to show, too.

Pablo put his paintings along one wall; Henri put his along the other wall. Gertrude decided there would be a contest and pressed Mr. Satie into service to serve as a judge.

Which artist’s paintings will win? Pablo? Henri? What will the fair and honest and true Mr. Satie decide?

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Exquisite illustrations introduce young readers to Paris and modern artists Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Characters in this captivating picture book include historical figures and a world-traveling feline that is sure to delight young readers.

Here is an excellent opportunity for children to discuss getting along with each other. Mr. Satie’s diplomatic solution shows an appreciation for uniqueness and illustrates the specialness of all things.

With its delightful illustrations and clever story line, this picture book is sure to appeal to young readers and adults alike.

Highly recommended.

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