Pittrice Nonna

Pittrice Nonna! is a children's picture book that shares the joy of painting. It shares the fun of having a mentor that encourages the sense of imagination and the expression of the child. The story has the interest of the child that unfolds itself in the heart of this picture book. Pittrice Nonna is the greatest mentor for the young children in the village. Her exploration and the creation of her art is allowing and instilling the space and the freedom of the children to put to work.This children's picture illustrated book series, places the emphasis on the notion of expressive art and painting. The importance and the sense of passion for the arts are evident in this story. Imagination initiates and encourages the possibilities. These possibilities of wonderful things to unfold for the child are of the child's own abilities that he/she posses. It is the natural spontaneity and passion that will be unfolding. This sense of creativity is the essence for children to develop their own sense of independence. Encouraging a child to explore his/her creation and especially in an open end dialogue is how to allow one child's inner potentials to unfold. The opportunities given for an early art experiences are ways to give a meaning and encourage to appreciate art. In the story Pittrice Nonna is the greatest painter grandmother in her community according to the young children. Picture books do give meaning to the communication of ideas to explore without limits. The expressing of emotions is evident in the story. The notion of art and its essence is to be expressive of one's self. Pittrice Nonna, is full of expressive art. Art that explores the not imagined. Imagination is the ability to develop and form stories and images with desired outcomes. It is an ability that contributes to the sense of the child's apparent imagination that lacks criticism. It stresses the inner sense of security that will remain with the child to become a centered and successful adult. Enzo is a young boy and the narrator of the story. He is having a good time being engaged in the reading process. Enzo is also an art enthusiast. He enjoys painting like most children do. The objective of the story is to share the joy of enticement and wittiness of the unusual, fanciful art work displayed in the story. The story is absolutely whimsical! The story is informative and educational. Children will naturally relate to the story. The information is drawn and presented based on concrete knowledge and learning processes.