were EXTRAORDINARY!
Bob needed some new ideas.
That night he crept over to
Roy's workshop.
"Just a tiny peek,"
he whispered.
The next day ... "
I hope you have met Bob in previous books ... Bob the Artist (2016) and Bob's Blue Period (2018).
If you have, you will know he is the best artist in town, and he knows it! There is no question in his mind. No doubt about it - until there is some doubt, indeed.
It's Owl who mentions it first, telling Bob there is a new artist in town. His name is Roy, and he's a sculptor. Seems everyone has noticed and loves his work. Bob sets out to meet this blue parrot who seems pretty darn proud of himself, too. Roy is keen to have Bob's opinion about his work. So, he takes Bob on a tour. Bob is 'underwhelmed' by Roy's talent.
"Oh! But they're just ordinary objects except bigger."
said Bob."
That is not the way to make a friend. Soon, the two are in competition. Bob makes his art first. Roy makes another. Bob's attempts don't have the same pizzazz as Roy's. The audience is quick to point out Bob's inadequacies. Try as he might, Bob cannot match Roy's talent at sculpture. His solution angers Roy, and causes a huge blow-up! Is there a solution? Of course, there is!
Young readers will enjoy this story for the conflict and the friendship. Older readers might find themselves wanting to know more about 'pop art' and using it as a starting point for a look at such artists as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jeff Koons.
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