Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
Prestel Publishing Wheres the Artist
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Hachette Children's Group Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired
Book SynopsisTHIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK WITH A GOLD FOIL COVER IS THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOUNG BUDDING ARTISTS.Women in Art is an EMPOWERING and INSPIRATIONAL celebration of some of the most iconic and fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of artists.From well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo and Dame Vivienne Westwood to lesser-known artists including Harriet Powers (the nineteenth-century African American quilter) and Yoyoi Kusama (a Japenese sculptor), this charmingly illustrated and inspiring book highlights the achievements of 50 notable women in the arts.Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women who have inspired the world from the 11th century to today.This gorgeous gift book with gold foil on the cover, is the perfect present for art-lovers both young and old!Table of Contents Introduction: 6 Timeline: 8 Guan Daosheng (1262-1319): 11 Christine de Pizan (1364-1430): 13 Lavinia Fontana (1552-1614): 15 Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665): 17 Elisabeth Louise VigEe Le BRun (1755-1842): 19 Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879): 21 rosa Bonheur (1822-1899): 23 Harriet Powers (1837-1910): 25 Mary Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907): 27 Mary Cassatt (1844-1926): 29 Nampeyo (1859-1942): 31 Beatrix Potter (1866-1943): 33 Elements and Principles of Art and Design: 34 Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936): 37 Julia Morgan (1872-1957): 39 Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973): 41 Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986): 43 Hannah HOch (1889-1978): 45 Alma Thomas (1891-1978): 47 Augusta Savage (1892-1962): 49 Dorothea Lange (1895-1965): 51 Dorothy Liebes (1897-1972): 53 Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980): 55 Statistics in Art: 56 Lola Alvarez Bravo (1903-1993): 59 LoIs Mailou Jones (1905-1998): 61 Lee Miller (1907-1977): 63 Frida Kahlo (1907-1954): 65 Cipe Pineles (1908-1991): 67 Mary Blair (1911-1978): 69 Thelma Johnson Streat (1911-1959): 71 Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010): 73 ray Eames (1912-1988): 75 MEret Oppenheim (1913-1985): 77 Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941): 79 Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012): 81 Art Tools: 82 Ruth Asawa (1926-2013): 85 Norma Sklarek (1926-2012): 87 Yayoi Kusama (1929-): 89 Faith ringgold (1930-): 91 Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935-2009): 93 Wendy Carlos (1939-): 95 Vivienne Westwood (1941-): 97 Paula Scher (1948-): 99 Hung Liu (1948-): 101 Zaha Hadid (1950-2016): 103 Chakaia Booker (1953-): 105 Kazuyo Sejima (1956-): 107 Shirin Neshat (1957-): 109 Sokari Douglas Camp (1958-): 111 Maya Lin (1959-): 113 TRACEY EMIN (1963-): 115 More Women in Art: 116 Conclusion: 119 Sources: 120 Acknowledgments: 123 About the Author: 124 INDEX: 126
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Hachette Children's Group Let's Make Some Great Art
Book SynopsisIn this interactive colouring and activity book, Marion Deuchars takes the broad canvas of ART and fills it with drawings and activities that let you discover what art can be, how it can be made, what it can mean for you and what it has meant for people through the ages. This book is packed with stimulating ideas to spark your creative imagination. You can complete the Mona Lisa's smile, or design your own Jackson Pollock-inspired work with a marble, a tray, some paint and paper. There are step-by-step instructions for how to draw a bird and how to give it an expression, as well a foolproof method for drawing a bicycle. Aimed at children aged eight and older, the emphasis is on fun and making the creation of art a big part of the way you express yourself.
£14.24
Sterling Juvenile Calligraphy for Kids
Book SynopsisFrom tools and techniques to projects, this guide to the art of writing is suitable for children. Youngsters can use special felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers and the pages, filled with coloured examples, get kids started with zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial and Roman calligraphy.Trade Review"[An] accessible how-to." - Publishers Weekly"
£7.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Stepbystep Drawing People
Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd What the Artist Saw Henri Matisse
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Graffeg Limited Rhyfeddol! Sut i Dynnu Llun
Book SynopsisDiscover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies. Learn how to draw animals of all shapes and sizes - some you''ll know and some surprises. With full instructions on how to draw each animal by illustrator Abbie Cameron and lots of fun facts.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd A Drawing a Day
Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade ReviewChildren will love learning to draw everything from an astronaut to an octopus, a fairy tale castle to a monkey in the jungle. There is plenty of room on each page to incorporate your own creations and the finished masterpiece can be torn out to display on fridges and walls. * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Union Square & Co. Art for Kids Drawing
Book SynopsisIncludes entertaining, hands-on lessons that begin with contour drawing techniques and feature numerous exercises that show budding artists how to make basic shapes and forms, create the illusion of volume with light, use perspective and accurately draw people, animals, landscapes and more.Trade Review“This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles.” --Library Media Connection“This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles.” --Library Media Connection
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Thames and Hudson Ltd Mini Designers
Book SynopsisFollowing on from Mini Artists and Mini Architects, this new title will introduce creative children to the world of Graphic and Product Design. Across twenty easy-to-prepare craft activities, children will gain an understanding of how and why objects have been created throughout history from traditional items made for function and cultural significance to essential and efficiently crafted everyday products and creations that reflect the creativity of the artists who made them. From road signs and billboards seen on the way to school or nursery, to lamps that light our homes, children are surrounded by examples of creative design every day. Through twenty projects by designers from across the world, mini designers will learn what good design can accomplish and how to apply those principles in their own creativity. The wide variety of activities and craft techniques means there is something for every interest and mood. Craft projects include making a mixed-media vase inspired by Hella Jongerius, creating a toy race car from recycled materials and designing a map of an imaginary city based on the iconic London Tube map. With fast set-up and clean-down times for every project, this book is perfect for use at home or in schools and play groups, and will make for wonderful creative bonding time between imaginative children and their art-loving grown-ups.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Silver Serpent
Book SynopsisA third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.
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Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Kids: Under the Sea: Create 10
Book SynopsisPaint creatures of the sea with stickers!Step 1: Find the stickerStep 2: Peel the stickerStep 3: Place the sticker ...and watch your underwater paintings come to life! Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on study card stock. Plus, all the pages are perforated-making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company
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Hachette Children's Group Science Makes Art Movement
Book SynopsisUnderstand the science of forces and movement by making art
£8.99
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Quarto Publishing PLC Coco Chanel: My First Coco Chanel [BOARD BOOK]:
Book SynopsisThis board book version of Coco Chanel – the first title in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to this international style icon. Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Katie and the Sunflowers
Book SynopsisJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! Katie would love to grow her own flowers, so when she sees some seeds in Van Gogh''s Sunflowers masterpiece she can''t resist reaching in and grabbing some . . . Mimi, a little girl from a painting nearby, comes to help, but when Mimi''s dog Zazou comes too disaster follows! ''A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling'' - Parents in Touch (Katie''s Picture Show)This art adventure features five famous post-impressionist paintings: Sunflowers and Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent van Gogh, Breton Girls Dancing and Tahitian Pastorals by Paul Gauguin and Still Life, with Apples and Oranges by Paul Cezanne.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Trade ReviewThe Katie books are modern classics ... The perfect way to introduce KS1 children to masters of Western art * The School Run *Charming ...[a] delightful fantasy * Books For Keeps *
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Quarto Publishing PLC Frida Kahlo: My First Frida Kahlo: Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis board book version of Frida Kahlo – an international bestseller in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to this world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating painter, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Super Cuties A Cosy Christmas Colouring Book
Book SynopsisRosie Bay is a talented illustrator with a passion for creating charming and whimsical scenes. Rosie's work is known for its warm, inviting aesthetic, perfect for capturing the cosy essence of winter.
£11.01
Thames & Hudson Ltd Why Is Art Full of Naked People
Book SynopsisArtists ask questions when they make art - and viewers ask questions when they look at art. This book provides an engaging way for young people to start asking and answering questions for themselves. It is structured around 22 questions, each one tackled over two spreads.Trade Review'The question bubbles recur throughout the book, encouraging a child to dip in as the mood takes them, and helping them stimulate and support their thinking' - Independent'Primarily aimed at children, this absorbing and entertaining book from the always interesting Susie Hodge sets out to answer the sort of questions many adults would like to ask as well' - The Artist'A humorous look at the world of art, it makes a welcome addition to the class or school library!' - North Somerset Teachers’ Book AwardTable of ContentsAre stick men art?: Cave painting • Are there any ugly sculptures?: Greek and Roman sculpture • Why do paintings need frames?: Who looks at art? • Why is everything flat?: Painting in the Middle Ages • Why is art full of naked people?: Renaissance art and the body • What’s the story?: Romanticism and narrative • Who are all these people?: Portraiture • What’s with all the fruit?: Still lifes • Why paint so many fields?: Landscapes • Is it meant to be blurry?: Impressionism • Is it finished?: Artists’ work-in- progress • What is it exactly?: Abstract art • Is it upside-down?: Cubism • That’s just weird: Surrealism • Is that it?: Minimalism • Do artists ever copy each other?: Pop art • My kid sister could do that!: Conceptual art • What’s the point?: Why art matters • Why is art so expensive?: The value of art • Is it good or bad?: The art world • Why do I have to be quiet in a gallery?: Installations and performance art • Who’s who and location of artworks
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Bonnier Books Ltd Calming Crochet
Book SynopsisLearn to create three cute crochet characters and discover the mindfulness benefits of crochet, with Calming Crochet
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Complete Book Of Art Ideas
Book SynopsisFilled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title helps novices of all ages to develop their art skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs.
£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK VA Introduces William Morris
Book SynopsisAn accessible and exciting approach to William Morris, a true art and design hero. The beautifully designed book will look at William Morris as an artist and culture shaper and include his most famous work.
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Abrams Cloth Lullaby
Book SynopsisWith a beautifully nuanced and poetic story, this book stunningly captures the relationship between mother and daughter and illuminates how memories are woven into us all.Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "With evocative, gorgeous illustrations and an inspirational story of an artist not often covered in children’s literature, this arresting volume is an excellent addition to nonfiction picture book collections, particularly those lacking titles about women artists." * Booklist *An inventive introduction to the work of a celebrated artist and a useful mentor text for exploring how language and imaginative, varied illustrations can work together to convey an idea. * School Library Journal ***STARRED REVIEW** "The evocative, hand-lettered text, peppered with quotations in red ink, provides an impressionistic portrait of the memories, colors, sounds, and images propelling Louise's art. These motifs connect the imaginative ink, pencil, pastel, and watercolor illustrations, done in a palette of indigo, red, and gray. Bold, repetitive patterns of stylized flowers, woven crosshatches, spirals, giant spiders, and musical notes form the perfect background for the cloth lullaby Louise weaves for herself. Splendid visual and verbal introduction to little-known artist Louise Bourgeois." * Kirkus *
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Watson-Guptill Publications Draw 50 Birds
Book SynopsisSuitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old, this title is targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skills and build a repertoire of subjects, particularly animals. It shows readers how to draw dozens of the most beautiful and fascinating birds from around the world with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach.
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Bonnier Books Ltd How To Draw Perspective
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of perspective drawing, including essential concepts such as horizon line and vanishing point. With its clear step-by-step labelled drawings, this is an essential book for any budding artist who would like to master the art of drawing perspective.
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Hachette Children's Group Katie and the Starry Night
Book SynopsisJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! The stars in Vincent van Gogh''s painting are so beautiful that Katie can''t resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they''ve floated away? ''A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling'' - Parents in Touch (Katie''s Picture Show)This first introduction to Van Gogh features five of his most brilliant paintings: The Starry Night, Noon, Vincent''s Chair, Fishing Boats on the Beach and The Olive Grove.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie''s Picture ShowKatie and the ImpressionistsKatie and the Mona LisaKatie anTrade ReviewA great way to introduce youngsters to Vincent van Gogh's genius * Aldershot News & Mail *Mayhew's illustrations are exquisite whether they are of van Gogh's masterpieces or his own story. A welcome addition to the Katie series, this deserves to be cherished * The Scotsman *A lovely way to discuss art with a child * The Bookbag *A great way to bring art to life for children and to help them understand and appreciate great paintings * Parents In Touch *An exciting way to teach children about art * Baby & Me *Cleverly done and beautifully illustrated * Birmingham Post *
£999.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Best Friends Crochet
Book SynopsisMake amazing crochet gifts with your friends, and learn about the powerful boost friendships give to your wellbeing, with Fab Friends Crochet
£11.55
Union Square & Co. Super Scratch Art Pads Nature
Book SynopsisJust scratch with the stylus - and watch the 14 pictures burst into colour!
£14.81
Random House USA Inc All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids
Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids-great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish 40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw favorite animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangaroo Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy 9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step
£12.74
Quarto Publishing PLC Artists
Book SynopsisThis all-new board book primer – from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved artists. In this board book compilation of the most fantastic artists from the series, suitable for the youngest readers, introduce your baby to Andy Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each spread shows the young artists with their earliest works, in images that can inspire even the youngest of children to create and express themselves.Colourful, captivating illustrations are paired with age-appropriate text that is fun to read out loud to baby when snuggled up together!Artists is the perfect first art history primer for babies and toddlers.Trade Review'delightful books' * The Art Newspaper *
£7.99
Quarto Publishing PLC David Hockney
Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible life of David Hockney, the visionary artist and LGBTQ+ icon, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series Trade Review‘Cult series Little People, Big Dreams, whose books tell the life stories of key figures from history, are charmingly designed to tempt discerning adults as well as appeal to the collector mentality of kids. The latest artist in the series is the pleasingly irreverent David Hockney’. * Art Quarterly *
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Mini Artists
Book SynopsisWINNER of the Made For Mums 2024 Gold Award - Non-fiction/activity book Twenty art projects inspired by famous artworks for budding mini artists aged 36 years. The benefits of art to young children are well known. Art stimulates curiosity, creativity and the imagination. It also cultivates wellbeing, but being creative with young children can feel surprisingly daunting - and this is where Mini Artists comes in. The twenty projects in Mini Artists are designed to engage children with art through making. Mini artists will discover drip painting with Jackson Pollock, carve soap sculptures with Barbara Hepworth, and create their own obliteration room with Yayoi Kusama. They'll also travel through time and explore art from different periods, from cave painting to Medieval stained-glass, and Chinese ink painting to washable graffiti inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each project requires minimal set-up so the maximum amount of time is spent creating together, and the step-by-step instructions show photographs of the projects in progress so they can be followed at a glance. The projects use simple materials, from clay to ink to paint. Being grounded in art history, Mini Artists features a range of interesting art techniques that are ideal for teaching new motor skills.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Part 1: Artists of the Past Ice Age stencils: The Pech Merle horses Letters on clay: Sumerian cuneiform tablets Magical hippo statuette: Ancient Egyptian art Misty landscapes: Chinese ink-wash painting Rainbow windows: Medieval stained glass Mosaic faces: Aztec masks Part 2: Modern Artists Abstract paper weaving: Anni Albers Minimalist soap sculptures: Barbara Hepworth Drip paintings: Jackson Pollock Surrealist creatures: Wifredo Lam Under-the-sea cut-outs: Henri Matisse Monochrome assemblages: Louise Nevelson Mini tropical garden: Hélio Oiticica Part 3: Contemporary Artists Street art warriors: Jean-Michel Basquiat Recycled monsters: Tony Cragg Natural displays: Andy Goldsworthy Woven beings: Mrinalini Mukherjee Eerie silhouettes: Kara Walker Covered in dots: Yayoi Kusama Floating buildings: Jeanne-Claude & Christo List of artworks
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Quarto Publishing PLC Louise Bourgeois
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Louise Bourgeois tells the inspiring story of this talented sculpture artist.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How To Draw
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Bonnier Books Ltd How To Draw Pets
Book SynopsisAnyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper! This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture the world around them in a few simple steps. Taking care to clearly illustrate how to draw various animals, Pets covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful, personal portrait. From cuddly kittens to playful puppies, this inspiring guide helps beginners and budding artists alike to bring their furry friends to life!The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. From basic shapes to finished art, this book uses two different coloured lines throughout to highlight clearly each process and which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective.
£6.99
Downtown Bookworks Feminist Flashcards
Book SynopsisEarly learners can discover letter-sounds, important concepts, and a fun, essential dose of feminist history all at once.
£15.29
Imagine That Publishing Ltd How to Draw 101 Cute Characters
Book SynopsisLearn how to draw 101 different cute kawaii animals and characters. It's easy! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artists' skills! Each image is broken down into six simple steps, children will quickly gain in confidence when they see their finished results. Age 5+.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Vivienne Westwood: Volume 24
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Vivienne Westwood, the flame-haired fashion designer and impresario. When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellery making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. This accessibly written book helps introduce young Vivienne and her passion to young readers everywhere, and the book's bold design is true to Westwood's own punk style. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the designer's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
£9.49
Search Press Ltd 10 Step Drawing: Cats: Draw Over 50 Fabulous
Book SynopsisIf you want to draw cats but don’t know where to start, this is the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Cats will help you turn simple shapes into beautiful cat drawings in just ten steps. Each drawing starts with easy, geometric shapes and simple guide lines, and the cats are drawn in a variety of poses that typify the particular breed. Each drawing includes a helpful colour palette so readers can easily find the right colours to finish their drawing. There are even instructions for adding simple details to give each creature its own personality.Trade ReviewDrawing is a great way to switch off from daily stresses and tap into your creativeness, which is beneficial for wellbeing. This is the perfect book for cat lovers, showing how to capture felines in various poses, each one coming with a 10-step guide. Once you’re happy with your drawing, there’s a helpful colour palette that will complete each one, and simple instructions for adding “personality” to your cat creations. * People's Friend Special 223 *London-based artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Justine Lecouffe, brings us the next two instalments in the 10 Step Drawing series from Search Press, this time focusing on dogs and cats. In the style of the series, which is aimed at absolute beginners, there is no text, just geometric shapes and lines that build up to the final stage in ten easy-to-follow steps. -- Ingrid Lyons * Leisure Painter *Feline fanatics will find a lot to love about this informative title from Justine Lecouffe. 10 Step Drawing: Cats is a brilliant choice for stitchers in search of a new creative discipline to embrace. Written with all skill levels in mind, this book will show you how to do everything from depicting your cat's finer features to drawing it in motion. Each project is placed alongside a helpful colour palette, so you will also receive a lesson in selecting your shades. Featuring a wide range of breeds, this step-by-step sketch collection really is the cat's whiskers! * Sew Magazine *Table of ContentsContents 6, Introduction 6, How to use this book 7 Faces & features Front view face 10, Side view face 12, Eyes 14, Nose 15, Ears 16, Birman 18, Chartreux 20, Oriental Shorthair 22, Maine Coon 24, Singapura 26, Raga Muffin 28, Sphynx 30, Snowshoe 32 Cats at rest Sitting, front view 36, Sitting, back view 38, Lying down 40, Sleeping 42, Curled up 44, Nebelung 46, Persian 48, Egyptian Mau 50, Devon Rex 52, British Shorthair 54, Turkish Van 56, Siberian 58, Bengal 60, Ragdoll 62, Balinese 64, Russian Blue 66, Burmese 68, Colourpoint Shorthair 70, Savannah 72 Cats in motion Standing 76, Grooming 78, Playing 80, Reaching 82, Stretching 84, Walking 86, Running 88, Jumping 90, Bombay 92, Siamese 94, Norwegian Forest 96, Burmilla 98, Chausie 100 Cats & kittens Licking paw 104, Balancing 106, Playing with wool 108, Arching 110, Mother & kitten 112, Abyssinians 114, Exotic Shorthair 116, La Perm 118, American Shorthair 120, Scottish Fold 122, Tonkinese 124, Ocicat 126 About the artist 128, Acknowledgements 128
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Pan Macmillan Chris Riddells DoodleaDay
Book SynopsisChris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His work for Macmillan also includes the bestselling Ottoline books, The Emperor of Absurdia, and, with Paul Stewart, the Muddle Earth books, the Scavenger series and the Blobheads series. Chris has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of his illustration and charity work. He lives in Brighton with his family.
£9.49
Templar Publishing Botanicum (Mini Gift Edition)
Book SynopsisThis elegant mini edition of Botanicum is the perfect gift for nature-lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch of the tree of life. Welcome to the museum!
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Katies Picture Show
Book SynopsisJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her . . . Expect a little bit of mischief, a lot of cream cakes and even a friendly tiger! ''A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling'' - Parents in TouchThis first introduction to art, features five great masterpieces: The Hay Wain by John Constable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau and Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie and theTrade ReviewMy daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings. * Katie Derham, The Times *A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and great storytelling. * Parents in Touch *Can there be a better way of bringing the world of art and the classic masterpieces alive for children than the charming Katie series? A simply brilliant way of encouraging children to use their imaginations and to gain the confidence to explore art themselves. * Bookbag *The Katie stories are a great way of introducing children to artists... a modern classic. * Manchester Evening News *James Mayhew's Katie's Picture Show series has been introducing children to great works of art for 25 years. * The School Librarian *This book will enchant Katie fans, new and old * The Guardian *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Science Makes Art Colour
Book SynopsisUnderstand the science of colour by making art
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Pokémon How to Draw
Book SynopsisBecome a Pokémon drawing expert in this official, ultimate step-by-step guide. Learn how to sketch, draw and doodle over 50 amazing Pokémon!Want to become a Pokémon drawing expert? Then look no further!This is the definitive guide to mastering how to draw your favourite Pokémon. Each page has simple, step-by-step instructions for creating masterpieces of classic characters from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, and of course, Pikachu!You will start your creative journey by sketching and doodling simple shapes and guidelines and, with a little bit of practice, you''ll soon you'll be confidently rendering your beloved Pokémon characters. This full-colour, official How To Draw book contains over 50 Pokémon for you to draw and colour in.Once you have mastered the drawing basics you can get creative and even try different poses, sketching scenes and recreating your favourite Pokémon battle scenes!For beginners and confident artists alike, this book has all you need to improve your drawing skills. Pick up your pencils and get ready for an artistic adventure. Gotta draw ''em all!Ready for another drawing adventure? Look out for:Pokémon: Mega How to Draw 9780008682392
£9.49
Phaidon Press Ltd Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and
Book SynopsisA clever, quirky book about one of the world's most beloved contemporary artists - aimed at young readers and written from Kusama's point of view! Yayoi Kusama covers her paintings in hundreds and hundreds of dots. Her dots come off her canvases to cover dresses, tables, walls, and more! She creates mirrored rooms and fills them with glittering balls and lights, until there is an infinity of dots - just like in her paintings. Fausto Gilberti brings movement, life, and whimsy to the true life story of one of the most important contemporary Japanese artists of our time - an artist who is still dazzling museum- and gallery-goers around the globe today. Ages 4 - 7Trade Review'Gilberti in his latest brings to life Kusama's self transformation and persistence in the simplest way possible. A lesson we can all take some inspiration from.' – Cent. Magazine 'This story of Kusama’s boundary-breaking artwork is an excellent way to introduce students to a new artist and to the concept of modern art.' – Bookpage Online 'Fausto Gilberti's modern artist books for children combine engaging artwork with biographical stories centered around each featured subject.' – Trendhunter'This enchanting story promises an inspiring read.' – Cool Hunting
£12.30
Hachette Children's Group A Question of the Arts Dance
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£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Be a Super Awesome Photographer
Book SynopsisDo you want to become a master in photography? Then, this is the book for you! Using real photographs for inspiration, this fantastic new book features 20 exciting and instant photo challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. All you need is a camera and your super snapping skills. Learn how to be invisible, play with your food, stop time and much more! Perfect for budding artists who want to learn the art of photography.Trade Review"This inspiring book comes with 20 fantastic and easy challenges inspired by the masters." -- The Inspiration Edit
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC JeanMichel Basquiat 41 Little People BIG DREAMS
Book Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer. Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager, he gained recognition as part of the graffito duo SAMO that spray-painted cryptic messages and images around the landscape of Manhattan's Lower East Side. He eventually made his way to the New York gallery scene and on to international acclaim. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant artist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS
£9.49
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Kids: Rainbows Everywhere!:
Book SynopsisPaint a rainbow world with stickers!Paint by Sticker Kids: Rainbows Everywhere! includes everything kids need to create ten colourful rainbow images, including a sweet kitten, kites flying through the air, a unicorn, and, of course, a rainbow!Step 1: Find the sticker.Step 2: Peel the sticker.Step 3: Place the sticker. Add the next, and the next, and watch your paintings come to life! All the pages are perforated, making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!Trade Review“Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.”—Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them”
£8.54
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