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Part of the bestselling Big Ideas series, this book shows children aged 9-11 why art matters by connecting images to feelings and everyday life. It builds confidence, emotional literacy and independent thinking, encouraging young readers to trust their own responses and find comfort, joy and curiosity in art.
A companion to Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook, this playful and motivational sketchbook from New York Times bestselling author-artist John Hendrix will inspire creativity in artists of any age or experience level.Have you ever wanted to draw but fear of being “bad” kept you from even trying? Or you have no idea where to start? Good news: There is no “wrong” way to draw!Blending drawing prompts, visual metaphors, and entertaining games, award-winning and bestselling illustrator John Hendrix will help you build an expansive list of 100 things and more that you love to draw—and to unlock your boundless imagination.Designed for curious, imaginative kids, 100 Things You Love to Draw helps young artists build confidence by drawing things they already care about. With open‑ended prompts and gentle guidance, this book encourages experimentation, creativity, and self‑expression—without pressure
This volume will reveal the true stories behind some of the world’s most famous art thefts, blending art history with art mystery! Discover which pieces were taken, how the pilferers got in, and where their loot is now. Readers will also trace the routes that stolen artworks take after they’ve left a museum and how thieves are caught. The tactile cover features an elaborate foil frame with a hole where its artwork should be to immediately intrigue the reader!
Is a statue a sculpture? Is a building a sculpture? How about my ice cream cone? What is a sculpture? And… how can YOU make one? Join acclaimed visual artists Diane Borsato and Laura Carlin on a creative adventure through a gallery of wonderful, wobbly sculptures inspired by famous artworks from around the world. Sculptures like a bronze spider as a big as a house, a tree fluttering with wishes, an arch made of river stones, a portrait made entirely of chocolate and so many more. This irresistible book will inspire kids to look closer – and build things, bake things, stack things, collect things, wrap things and even ride things – in ways you’d never expect. Includes back matter with titles, credits, descriptions and sources.
Travel through time to learn how artists and inventors unlocked the rainbow and changed the way we see the world. What’s your favourite colour? Ever wondered how it got from nature into your pencils and paints? Long ago, brilliant blues, glittering greens and radical reds weren’t easy to find – they hid in nature. Artists had to crush beetles, burn bones and even drain sea snails to make their paints. Come on a colourful adventure through history, packed with amazing stories, dazzling illustrations, and iconic artworks from around the world. Written by colour detective and master paint maker David Langridge with stunning illustrations by Margaux Samson-Abadie, this book will inspire curious minds to see colour in a whole new way!
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Annie Leibovitz, the groundbreaking photographer.
Have you ever wondered what life was like for the human beings who lived hundreds of thousands of years ago? What stories did they tell one another? What stories would they want to tell us? Explore the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux and the story of the boy and his dog who rediscovered them in this stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for curious young readers.
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli.
When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town’s gallery. That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth. But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she’s sure there’s a copycat killer on the loose.
From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Rover’s Story and Other Words for Home comes an extraordinary story about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha. The perfect next read for fans of The Swifts, Kate DiCamillo, and Erin Entrada Kelly. A painting has been stolen…!When Rami sees a floating girl in the museum, he knows he has seen her somewhere before. Then he realizes: She looks just like the girl in the painting that has gone missing. But how does her appearance connect to the theft?Agatha the turtle knows—she has been watching from the garden. But she can’t exactly tell anyone…can she?Will Rami, with the help of his classmate, Veda, be able to solve the mystery? The clues are all around them, but they’ll have to be brave enough to really look.This is a whimsical, moving story about the universal desire to be seen and understood and how art can help us find connecti
I spy a sunflower, a girl with a pearl, a clock, a wave, a starry night swirl. Step into masterpieces filled with animals, people, and hidden surprises. Each page challenges you to spy something new while you learn the story behind the art! Along the way, you’ll also discover: Fascinating facts about the artworks you’re exploring; Bits of art history that make each painting come alive; Explanations of techniques like brushstrokes, perspective, and colour; Brief bios of artists like Van Gogh, Seurat, Bosch, Bruegel, and many more!; From swirling skies to bustling marketplaces, FUN WITH ART! helps kids and families see famous works of art in a whole new way. Play, learn, and explore – the adventure is waiting on every page!
A tender, lyrical celebration of peace in all its forms, this keepsake children’s book introduces the concept of peace in a new and accessible way: through art
Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art. You’ll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers – and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women’s rights.
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius scientist, inventor and artist.
For one night only, the world’s oldest, rarest and most fascinating items can all be found under one roof! What will you discover, and who from the past will you meet, while locked in the museum? Housing everything from the Mary Rose and the Sistine Chapel to robots and modern art installations, get locked in the most marvellous museum and see its secrets come to life. Meet ancient Egyptian mummies, avoid a woolly rhinoceros with a Neanderthal and explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. But please don’t touch the displays as some of them bite! This behind-the-scenes tour opens a portal to the past, unlocks a treasury of knowledge, and whispers the museum’s secrets to those who dare to listen. Uncover the stories behind incredible exhibits from around the world, find out how ancient artefacts are preserved and learn about the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring history to life.
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author and creator of Peter Rabbit.