Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
HarperCollins A Journey Under the Sea
Book SynopsisTrade Review"What a magnificent book—a perfect gift for anyone who loves nature." — Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace ★"A powerful expression of love and respect for the ocean and the magnificent creatures that live in its waters. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (starred review) “In a gentle, leisurely tone, [Foster and Frylinck] invite readers to ‘dive into the clear, cold water . . . relax and explore.’ The photographs are colorful and unusual. This is a delight. Dive in!” — Kirkus Reviews "Foster and Frylinck, cofounders of the Sea Change Project and creators of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, invite readers on a mesmerizing guided tour of the Great African Sea Forest. A visual gem." — Publishers Weekly
£15.47
Square Fish The Apprentice
Book SynopsisIn Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter are challenged after he discovers the extreme measures the Maestro Cosimo di Forlc will take in the name of jealousy. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream. Engrossing. --School Library Journal
£8.54
Random House USA Inc The Zen of Seeing Seeing Drawing as Meditation
Book SynopsisA classic by a renowned Dutch artist that offers a way to rediscover the world and experience Zen through seeing and drawing. Drawn and handwritten by the author. Seeing/Drawing is spiritual discipline, a Zen method admirably suited to the active temperament, and a way of contemplation by which all things are made new, by which the world is freshly experienced at each moment.
£18.50
Penguin Putnam Inc Art from Her Heart Folk Artist Clementine Hunter
Book SynopsisA picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine Hunter. Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter. Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.With lyrical writing and striking illustrations, this picture book biography introduces kids to a self-taught artist whose paintings captured scenes of backbreaking work and joyous celebrations of southern farm life. They preserve a part of American history we rarely see and prove that art can help keep the spirit alive.
£16.19
Random House USA Inc Stitchin and Pullin
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Dr Seusss Horse Museum Classic Seuss
Book SynopsisThis #1 New York Times bestseller is the perfect gift for the young artist in your life! A never-before-published Dr. Seuss non-fiction book about creating and looking at art! Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide! Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others—all of which feature a horse! Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways. Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss’s original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a lookTrade Review“Excellent for a first visit to an art museum and as jumping-off point for young artists seeking creative style.” —Booklist, Starred Review“A galloping marvel—enlightening and entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews “[A] lively excursion into the world of art.”—Publishers Weekly
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc A Poem for Peter
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year 2016A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year 2016A Sydney Taylor Award Honor BookAn ALSC 2017 Notable Children’s Books list pick★ "Those who love Peter (and who does not?) will relish the illustrations, particularly that of Keats holding hands with Peter under a snow-dappled tree. More to the point, Pinkney lets readers know what Peter meant and still means as a milestone in inclusive children's literature. "He brought a world of white / suddenly alive with color." A loving and forceful reminder that Keats' Peter is our Peter—always." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Fancher and Steve Johnson’s acrylic, collage, and pencil illustrations seamlessly integrate images from Keats’ books into their own art, which employs a style complementary to the originals. Equally important they skillfully represent Pinkney’s lyrical text, which sometimes requires historical accuracy, magic realism, and nods to future possibilities, all within one spread . . . This is an important book." —Booklist, starred review★ "Pinkney’s poem sheds fascinating light on Keats’s long-lived achievement." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"Pinkney’s verse seamlessly weaves together story and fact to craft an intimate conversation about the artist’s history and impact . . . Lovely." —School Library Journal"In lively verse, Pinkney presents a picture book biography of Ezra Jack Keats . . . The resonances are immediate and cathartic. Fancher and Johnson, who, like Keats, are known for their collage illustrations, thoughtfully incorporate Snowy Day motifs and other images from Peter’s world along with photos and additional archival material; the color palette and textures, too, effectively pay homage to Keats’s work." —The Horn Book"A heartfelt and thoughtful look at an artist’s growth and a single individual’s effect on a genre." —BCCB
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Vincent Van Gogh Portrait of an Artist
Book SynopsisThis lively, beautifully written biography (Kirkus Reviews) of the famous Post-Impressionist artist who painted Starry Night and many other masterpieces is fascinating reading (School Library Journal, Starred Review).Vincent Van Gogh—one of the nineteenth century's most brilliant artist—will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who pioneered new techniques and styles and who, in a fit of passion, cut off his own ear.Whether painting a portrait, landscape, or still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. Still, fame eluded him. This lack of recognition over a career spanning a mere decade (from ages twenty-seven to thirty-seven) fueled his lifelong self-doubt and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh's paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists. Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of An Artist has been selecte
£8.72
Penguin Putnam Inc Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers and Swirly Stars
Book SynopsisBrad explores the ups and downs of van Gogh's life and art in this colorful report, featuring Brad's funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Starry Night.
£8.51
Penguin Putnam Inc Frida Kahlo The Artist Who Painted Herself Smart
Book SynopsisThrough original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola-a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work-as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist.
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Hidden Army Clay Soldiers of Ancient China All
Book SynopsisFor more than two thousand years, a secret army of life-size terra-cotta soldiers lay buried underground in China. But in 1974, some farmers digging a well discovered the first of what turned out to be an army of more than 7,000. Who made them? And why? In this fascinating reader, kids will learn all about one of the wonders of the ancient world and the fierce first emperor of China.
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Andy Warhol
Book SynopsisBest known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what “art” could be. Working in the aptly named “Factory,” Warhol’s paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and, with it, a national obsession. Who Was Andy Warhol? tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.
£7.55
Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Mount Rushmore
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£8.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Jeff Kinney Who Was
Book SynopsisEven as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born--and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff''s brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff''s childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.
£7.55
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Chuck Jones
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£6.70
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Salvador Dali
Book SynopsisLearn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as an internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art''s most celebrated figures.
£7.55
Penguin USA All the Greys on Greene Street
Book SynopsisA dazzling debut novel about resilience, courage, home and family.--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach MeSoHo, 1981. Twelve-year-old Olympia is an artist--and in her neighborhood, that's normal. Her dad and his business partner Apollo bring antique paintings back to life, while her mother makes intricate sculptures in a corner of their loft, leaving Ollie to roam the streets of New York with her best friends Richard and Alex, drawing everything that catches her eye.Then everything falls apart. Ollie's dad disappears in the middle of the night, leaving her only a cryptic note and instructions to destroy it. Her mom has gone to bed, and she's not getting up. Apollo is hiding something, Alex is acting strange, and Richard has questions about the mysterious stranger he saw outside. And someone keeps calling, looking for a missing piece of art. . . .Olympia knows her dad is the key--but first, she has to find him, and time is
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc All the Greys on Greene Street
Book SynopsisA dazzling debut novel about resilience, courage, home and family.--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach MeSoHo, 1981. Twelve-year-old Olympia is an artist--and in her neighborhood, that's normal. Her dad and his business partner Apollo bring antique paintings back to life, while her mother makes intricate sculptures in a corner of their loft, leaving Ollie to roam the streets of New York with her best friends Richard and Alex, drawing everything that catches her eye. Then everything falls apart. Ollie's dad disappears in the middle of the night, leaving her only a cryptic note and instructions to destroy it. Her mom has gone to bed, and she's not getting up. Apollo is hiding something, Alex is acting strange, and Richard has questions about the mysterious stranger he saw outside. And someone keeps calling, looking for a missing piece of art. . . Olympia knows her dad is the key--but first, she has to find him, and time is running out.
£8.99
Random House USA Inc The Artist
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£20.89
Random House USA Inc Mornings with Monet
Book SynopsisA new picture book about the iconic artist Claude Monet, from the Caldecott-Award winning team that created The Noisy Paint Box.Claude Monet is one of the world's most beloved artists--and he became famous during his own lifetime. He rejected a traditional life laid out clean and smooth before him. Instead he chose a life of art. But not just any art: a new way of seeing that came to be called impressionism.Monet loved to paint what he saw around him, particularly the Seine River. He was initially rejected for using bright colors, tangled brushstrokes--condemned for his impressions. But soon art dealers and collectors were lining up each morning to see as Monet saw. Monet, however, waited only for the light. The changing light...each morning he had a dozen canvases on hand to paint a dozen different moments. His brush moved back and forth, chasing sunlight--putting in the arduous work to create an image that seemed to contain no effort at all.
£19.94
Houghton Mifflin Emmas Poem The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
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£9.49
Clarion Books Lives of the Artists Masterpieces Messes and What
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£8.54
Houghton Mifflin Kakapo Rescue Saving the Worlds Strangest Parrot
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£10.44
Clarion Books Balloons Over Broadway
Book SynopsisFrom Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let''s have a parade!Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual parade celebrating Thanksgiving. The Caldecott Honor artist brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination.The collage illustrations coupled with Sweet’s storytelling portray Sarg’s joy in his childhood inventions and his ingenious balloon creations that still bring delight to viewers around the country. This nonfiction illustrated book will capture the hearts of all ages.“This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high.” (Kirkus starred review)
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Frida and Diego Art Love Life
Book SynopsisNontraditional, controversial, rebellious, and politically volatile, the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are remembered for their provocative paintings as well as for their deep love for each other. This insightful dual biography features numerous archival photos and full-colour reproductions of both artists' work.
£15.99
Penguin Putnam Inc This Is What I Know About Art Pocket Change
Book SynopsisDrew's experience teaches us to embrace what we are afraid of and be true to ourselves. She uses her passion to change the art world and invites us to join her.--Janelle Monáe, award-winning singer, actress, and producer Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art.--Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, and co-editor of the Cahiers d'Art reviewThis deeply personal and boldly political offering inspires and ignites.-- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewIn this powerful and hopeful account, arts writer, curator, and activist Kimberly Drew reminds us that the art world has space not just for the elite, but for everyone.Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, arts writer and co-editor of Black Futures Kimberly Drew shows us that art and prTrade Review"Drew's experience teaches us to embrace what we are afraid of and be true to ourselves. She uses her passion to change the art world and invites us to join her." —Janelle Monáe, award-winning singer, actress, and producer "In This Is What I Know About Art, Kimberly Drew takes her reader on an inspiring and urgent journey. This vibrant book describes the moment when art and protest meet--and Drew's amazing blog connects the different chapters. Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art." —Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, and co-editor of the Cahiers d'Art review"Call this a meaningful, profoundly personal lesson in scale and complexity, themes essential to any deep understanding of works of art, museum cultures and how they operate in American life." -- Los Angeles Times"This deeply personal and boldly political offering inspires and ignites."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A unique and thoughtful commentary on the art world. A book that should be included in most collections for young people." -- School Library Journal, starred review
£8.94
Penguin Putnam Inc Women Artists A to Z
Book SynopsisAn empowering and educational alphabet picture book about women artists, perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z.How many women artists can you name? From Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Xenobia Bailey, this lushly illustrated alphabet picture book presents both famous and underrepresented women in the fine arts from a variety of genres: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Each spread features a simple line of text encapsulating the creator's iconic work in one word, such as D is for Dots (Yayoi Kusama) and S is for Spider (Louise Bourgeois), followed by slightly longer text about the artist for older readers who would like to know more. Backmatter includes extended biographies and discussion questions for budding creatives and trailblazers. Artists featured: Mirka Mora, Betye Saar, Helen Frankenthaler, Yayoi Kusama, Kay Sage, Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes Martin, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Elizabeth Catlett, Judith Leyster, Leonora Carrington, Carmen Herrera, Edmonia Lewis, Maya Lin, Hilma af Klint, Maria Martinez, Gee's Bend quilters, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Loïs Mailou Jones, Alice Neel, Helen Zughaib, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Dorothea Lange, Xenobia Bailey, and Maria Sibylla Merian.Trade ReviewCCBC Choices selection!“A solid introduction to fascinating artists.”—Kirkus Reviews“This picture book is a worthy purchase for its diversity, from the artists themselves to their inspirations, media, and messages.”—Booklist
£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Rebel Girls Stick Together A StickerByNumber Book
Book SynopsisEncourage young heroes-in-the-making to pursue their dreams without limits using this sticker activity book from the creators of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls! It’s the perfect gift for young dreamers! With this terrific hands-on book, perfect for summer travel and beyond, kids as young as age 5 can create twelve beautiful posters of the heroes featured in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls books. Numbered stickers make it easy and fun to bring these inspirational women to life. The heavy paper stock and perforated pages mean that each portrait can be removed from the book to decorate your future hero''s bedroom. The trailblazing girls and women in this sticker book include Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Simone Biles, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, and more.
£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Programmed to Paint
Book SynopsisJoin Pintro the robot's journey as he learns how to create art!Trade Review"Abril’s message to readers is clear: Wonderful, creative results come from letting go of perfectionism [...] This tale of a sweetly personified machine offers a very human message." —Kirkus Reviews
£15.19
Random House USA Inc The Mona Lisa Vanishes
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£21.84
Happy Printers Supercar Coloring Book Car coloring books for kids A Collection of Amazing Sport and Supercar Designs for Kids Race coloring pages
£13.00
Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Renaissance
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£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc JIM
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£15.65
Penguin Young Readers What the Artist Saw Henri Matisse
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£12.36
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) 1000 Curiosidades Increíbles 1000 Amazing World Facts
£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Disney Movie Hits Clarinet BookOnline Audio
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£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation DISNEY MOVIE HITS TRUMPET TPT BOOK Includes
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£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation DISNEY Movie Hits para Trombon BookOnline Audio
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£14.39
Hal Leonard Corporation DISNEY MOVIE HITS VIOLIN VLN BookOnline Audio
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£14.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Disney Movie Hits for Cello Instrumental
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£14.24
National Gallery of Australia Raining Cats and Dogs
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£13.46
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Leonardo da Vinci
Book SynopsisIn this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, award-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo da Vinci''s genius in a book that has won many awards and earned two starred reviews. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.A 1996 ALA Notable BookA 1997 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book for NonfictionA 1997 Orbis Pictus AwardA 1996 Publishers Weekly Best Books Award
£10.47
Quarto Publishing PLC JeanMichel Basquiat 41 Little People BIG DREAMS
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£14.39
Quarto Publishing PLC Louise Bourgeois 48 Little People BIG DREAMS
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£14.39
Quarto Publishing PLC Andy Warhol 60 Little People BIG DREAMS
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Iris Apfel
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Pablo Picasso
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£14.39
Quarto Publishing PLC Cat Family at the Museum
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£16.14
