Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. How Artists See the Weather Sun Wind Snow Rain
Book SynopsisIn How Artists See: The Weather children can see how Vincent van Gogh used bright patches of paint to show the hot sun rising over a field; how Vasily Kandinsky blended many colours to evoke a rain-drenched landscape; how Edouard Manets'' vigorous lines create wind-filled sails; and how Paul Signac used tiny dots of paint to capture the aura of a city street blanketed with snow.Each volume in the How Artists See series presents sixteen diverse works of art, all devoted to a subject that every child already knows from personal experience. Author Colleen Carroll''s engaging, conversational text is filled with thought-provoking questions and imaginative activities that spark children''s natural curiosity both about the subject of the artwork they are looking at and about the way it was created.This direct, interactive approach to art - and to the world - promotes self-exploration, self-discovery, and self-expression.Trade ReviewPraise for the How Artists See series: "Carroll's series...eclipses the competition...How Artists See has the makings of a classic--a core experience for budding art enthusiasts to build on." -- Publishers Weekly "Wow! If you have been looking for a way to get children interested in art, call off the search, it just doesn't get any better than this." -- Children's Literature Choice List "...These are first-rate art appreciation guides for adults and young children together, or older readers alone." -- Children's Literature ReviewTable of ContentsTable of Contents from: How Artists See The Weather Sun Wind Snow Rain Note to Parents and Teachers Artists' Biographies Suggestions for Further Reading Where to See the Artists' Work Credits
£11.62
Studio Fun International Blippi So Much to See
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£11.63
Albert Whitman & Company Gordon Parks
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£999.99
Chronicle Books In the Garden with Van Gogh
Book SynopsisWith a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists timeless paintings in this little masterpiece.
£999.99
Chronicle Books Vincents Colours
Book SynopsisA unique picture book that pairs the vibrant, colourful paintings of Vicent van Gogh with the artist's own words, taken from a letter to his brother Theo. Simple rhyming text intoduces children to the colurful world of art and the concept of colour. This book will appeal to lovers of art of all ages.
£13.93
Chronicle Books Dreaming With Rousseau
Book SynopsisIntroducing an addition to the acclaimed Mini Masters series. This engaging board book features beautiful works of art paired with playful, rhyming text. In Dreaming with Rousseau, the artist''s vibrant paintings invite readers on a journey to dreamlike jungles packed with playful monkeys, a racing tiger, and other surprises. This unique book will enchant toddlerswith Rousseau''s dramatic works.
£8.10
Watson-Guptill Publications Draw 50 Dogs
Book SynopsisAimed at children aged 5 and upwards, this title teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. It shows readers how to create a delightful pack of dogs, from greyhounds to Great Danes.
£8.99
Watson-Guptill Publications Draw 50 Monsters
Book SynopsisSuitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old, this title shows readers how to draw an array of frightening characters, including werewolves, zombies and warlocks and also features well-known characters such as Darth Vader, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Frankenstein's monster, the Phantom of the Opera and many others.
£8.54
Holiday House Inc The History of Western Art in Comics Part One
Book SynopsisLearning about art through the ages has never been as interesting or fun as in this humorous and very informative graphic novel. As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art they see in their lives--from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-- started. Dad''s impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance. Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello''s David and The Book of Kells, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asi
£19.54
Holiday House Inc The History of Western Art in Comics Part One
Book SynopsisLearning about art through the ages has never been as interesting or fun as in this humorous and very informative graphic novel. As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art they see in their lives--from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-- started. Dad''s impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance. Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello''s David and The Book of Kells, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asi
£12.28
Holiday House Inc The History of Western Art in Comics Part Two
Book SynopsisContinuing with the Renaissance and such iconic works as The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa, this entertaining and enlightening guided tour takes two kids and their grandpa through to the surrealist movement and beyond. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
£19.54
Holiday House Inc The History of Western Art in Comics Part Two
Book SynopsisLearn even more about art through the ages in this humorous and informative graphic novel sequel.Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something entirely new. Continuing with the Renaissance and iconic works such as The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and the Sistine Chapel, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.
£9.99
Holiday House Inc Birds of a Feather
Book SynopsisOne makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Now in paperback.Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create a
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Two Brothers Four Hands
Book SynopsisThe inspiring true story of the Giacometti brothers, one an artist, the other a daredevil, both devoted to their craft . . . but even more devoted to each other. Now in paperback.A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleA Capitol Choices Noteworthy TitleEveryone who knew them agreed. Alberto was the genius of the family. His younger brother Diego was his opposite--he didn't care much for books or schoolwork, and he had no idea what he would be when he grew up. But despite their differences, the two brothers shared an intense bond. Alberto Giacometti became one of the iconic artists of the twentieth century, whose tall, spindly sculptures grace the collections of museums around the world. Diego was always at his side, helping and encouraging, and in his spare time creating remarkable pieces of furniture, works of sculpture in their own right. The poignant story of brothers and sculptors Alberto and Diego Giacometti is s
£8.99
Holiday House Inc Im Gonna Paint
Book SynopsisThe life of visionary folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella stunningly illustrated for picture book readers.When dared to jump, Ralph always took the dare. So begins this loving tribute to a singular artist and his tireless efforts to honor and celebrate immigrant and working-class communities through his paintings.Born in 1914 New York City to Italian immigrants, Ralph’s youth was one of dress factories, ice deliveries, union meetings, and Momma’s stories of the Bread & Roses Strike around the dinner table. By teaching himself how to paint, Ralph discovered a new way to reach working people: he would depict their lives, their work, and American history with electric color at a grand scale.Focusing on themes of social justice, immigrant rights, labor rights, and the dignity of working people, I’m Gonna Paint inspires to give a new generation the confidence to continue the fight for better working conditions.An
£15.19
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Mary Nohl A Lifetime in Art Badger Biographies
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£999.99
Tilbury House Publishers Monument Maker
Book SynopsisTrade Review" Booklist Starred Review The book’s broad pages offer plenty of space for the lucid main text and lively illustrations, which work together well. The writing features vignettes such as a memorable account of a turnip-carving experience that revealed French’s aptitude for sculpture as well as an informative account of the Lincoln Memorial project, its central statue, and its place in American life.Strong, graceful, and expressive, Fields' artwork captures the period setting while making even unnamed people look like individuals. Though color is used here and there, most of the illustrations are large,beautiful crosshatched pen-and-ink drawings in black and white. Appended information, notes, and photos conclude this engaging tribute to French and the Lincoln Memorial. " -- Carolyn Phelan - Booklist" Linda Booth Sweeney is a truly great author and Shawn Fields her uniquely talented partner in crime. Together, they’ve turned something as seemingly mundane as the act of creating the Lincoln Memorial into a true work of American history. It acknowledges the good, the bad, and the complicated. It makes no excuses, just hands over the facts. It avoids almost all fake dialogue and accounts for direct quotes in its backmatter. It’s a delight to read and remember. This marvelous book is deserving of your love. " -- Elizabeth Bird - School Library Journal Blog, FUSE8Production"The environment that nurtured Daniel Chester French is given loving treatment by Sweeney and Fields. Both bracing and winning, a fine tribute to the sculptor and his world. (Picture book biography. 8-12) " -- Kirkus Reviews" • To whom would you recommend this book? Students who are interested in art will find this interesting. • Anything you didn’t like about it? No. It’s beautifully illustrated and inspiring! • Who should buy this book? Elementary and middle school libraries • Where would you shelve it? nonfiction " -- Laura Gardner, Dartmouth Middle School, Dartmouth, MAhttps://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2019/07/25/monument-maker-daniel-chester-french-and-the-lincoln-memorial-linda-booth-sweeney-illustrated-by-sha - Youth Services Book Review"This new release book is the perfect history lesson and fascinating biography of Daniel Chester French, the sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial. Daniel was just a farm boy until creation of the Lincoln Memorial, so perhaps your children know of the memorial but do they know Daniel Chester French? Dan taught himself to sculpt and launched his career with the famous Minuteman Statue in his hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Now history, of a man assassinated, lives on with a rich history non-fiction story for children and how you never know when your gift will become something this amazing. After all, he was just sculpting for the love of sculpting and had no idea his masterpiece would become such a national tribute visited by so many to come." -- Erin Sluka - Parenting Healthy"VERDICT A good, simple biography on a lesser-known creator of a very famous landmark." -- Elizabeth Nicolai, Anchorage Public Library, AK - School Library Journal
£16.38
Tundra Books One Two Three
Book SynopsisCreated in deceptively simple paper cuts, this is a counting book with a difference: each image is not only an introduction to numerals but also to the shapes and colors of modern art. Small children, and those with an interest in modern art, will find much to enjoy in this gorgeous picture book.Tom Slaughter’s vibrant prints are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. This, his first children’s book, was inspired by the paper cuts of Matisse, Dick Bruna, the art of his late brother-in-law - the renowned fabric artist, Tim Jocelyn - as well as the work of his wife, Marthe Jocelyn, creator of Hannah and the Seven Dresses and Hannah’s Collections.
£11.66
Tundra Books Did You Say Pears
Book Synopsis“If horns played cool music, and pants were just clothes....”Horn, pants, nails, trunk, pitcher — all words that can mean more than one thing. Arlene Alda has put together words and images in a delightful and witty book of photographs as inviting as a pair of juicy pears. Did You Say Pears? takes a playful and very clever look at words that sound the same but have different meanings. Young readers will love to hone their budding sense of language with the deceptively simple text and the irresistible photographs that offer a first taste of the richness of words. A useful information page explaining the wordplay is included. Arlene Alda’s photographs challenge the reader to look and look again in this book that is bound to be a family favorite.
£15.26
Tundra Books Mirror with a Memory A Nations Story in
Book SynopsisCanada and the art of photography came into existence together in the middle of the nineteenth century. Both had shaky beginnings — one was an upstart country struggling to emerge from the shadow of its great neighbor, the other a rough art form capable of capturing only blurred, grainy images — but each eventually came into its own. Today, Canada is a bold and prosperous nation, while photography, in the words of Edward Steichen, is “a major force in explaining man to man.”Mirror with a Memory is a photographic journey through the history of this country. It includes those famous shots that have defined a nation; from the Fathers of Confederation grouped stiffly on the steps of Charlottetown’s Confederation Hall to the massive Maple Leaf flag drifting over the heads of federalists on the eve of the last referendum. But the book also features the faces of ordinary Canadians going about their everyday lives — a family of newly arrived,
£21.21
Red Deer Press The Girl with the Cat
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£17.95
Lee & Low Books A Place Where Sunflowers Grow
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£999.99
Tarquin Publications Kaleidometrics The Art of Making Beautiful
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£8.95
Bright Ring Publishing,U.S. Good Earth Art
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£17.99
Bright Ring Publishing,U.S. Mudworks Bilingual EditionEdición bilingüe Volume
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£14.39
Bright Ring Publishing,U.S. Action ART
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£20.69
Little Press Emets Box
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£17.09
Tundra Books Making Contact
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£6.99
Tundra Books SpicandSpan
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£6.99
St Martin's Press Maya Lin
Book SynopsisThe bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.You may be familiar with the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But do you know about the artist-architect who created this landmark?As a child, Maya Lin loved to study the spaces around her. She explored the forest in her backyard, observing woodland creatures, and used her house as a model to build tiny towns out of paper and scraps. The daughter of a clay artist and a poet, Maya grew up with art and learned to think with her hands as well as her mind. From her first experiments with light and lines to the height of her success nationwide, this is the story of an inspiring American artist: the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.A Christy Ottaviano Book
£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Whats Your Favorite Food
Book Synopsis A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What''s Your Favorite board book series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children''s book artists illustrate their favorite foods and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite food. Some enjoy sweet treats like rich honey or ripe, juicy berries. Others prefer the savory comforts of warming matzo ball soup or creamy chicken Alfredo. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, fourteen children''s book artists share their favorite foods and why they love them.Artists include: Aki, Isabelle Arsenault, Brigette Barrager, Matthew Cordell, Benji Davies, Karen Katz, Laurie Keller, Juliet Menendez, Greg Pizzoli, Misa Saburi, Felicita Sala, Dan Santat, Shannon Wright.
£999.99
St Martin's Press Art Is Everywhere
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Andy Warholand how his pop art took the world by storm. From drawing shoes for a shoe company to his Campbell''s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe prints, Andy made art out of the everyday. People claimed Andy''s art wasn''t real art, but that didn''t stop him from making it, plus movies, a magazine, a TV show, and more!With Art Is Everywhere, Jeff Mack explores Warhol''s fascination (and our own) with celebrity and fame, and opens readers'' minds to the possibilities for art in the world around us.
£15.19
Henry Holt & Company Inc Marcels Masterpiece
Book SynopsisAn engaging, kid-friendly introduction to artist Marcel Duchamp and how he turned a toilet into a famous work of art.This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be, and what could be art. From drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa to attaching a bicycle wheel to a stool, Duchamp''s work challenged long-held notions of art and how it should be made. People were amused, confused, and sometimes offended, and that was just the way Marcel Duchamp liked it.With Marcel''s Masterpiece, Jeff Mack explores Duchamp''s most famous provocation, and asks readers to ponder the ideas that help us see the world in new and interesting ways.
£15.19
Odd Dot ShowHow Guides Drawing Animals
Book SynopsisSHOW-HOW GUIDES: DRAWING ANIMALS is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started drawing super-cute pets, forest creatures, farm animals, and more.This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essential drawing techniques and 19 adorable animals to draw. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn.Readers will learn to draw a cat, dog, hamster, bird, cow, pig, llama, horse, fox, bear, squirrel, hedgehog, elephant, giraffe, snake, frog, lizard, fish, and whale.SHOW-HOW GUIDES offers visual, step-by-step introductions to skills that every kid should know?from hair braiding and paper airplanes, to drawing animals, pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, and more! Whether you're a second grader learning to make friendship bracelets for the first time or an adult looking to master the art of knots, these comics will give you the skills you'll treas
£7.45
Odd Dot ShowHow Guides Drawing Magical Creatures
Book SynopsisSHOW-HOW GUIDES: DRAWING MAGICAL CREATURES is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started with drawing unicorns, dragons, and more.This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essential drawing techniques and 15 mythical beasts to draw. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn.Readers will learn to draw a gnome, fairy, mandrake, elf, jackalope, lava monster, mere creature, phoenix, golem, unicorn, minotaur, troll, yeti, kraken, and dragon.SHOW-HOW GUIDES offers visual, step-by-step introductions to skills that every kid should know?from hair braiding and paper airplanes, to drawing animals, pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, and more! Whether you're a second grader learning to make friendship bracelets for the first time or an adult looking to master the art of knots, these comics will give you the skills you'll treasure through chil
£6.96
Roaring Brook Press Adventures in Cartooning Create a World
Book SynopsisIn this long-awaited third volume in Adventure in Cartooning series, you'll find everything you need to dream up and draw fantastical worlds for your character to inhabit!The Knight is back and ready for another cartooning adventure with Edward the Horse! As every adventurer knows, you can't have an epic journey without an epic new world to explore. They could fly to a floating metropolis or swim through an underwater empire, trek across a frozen tundra or climb to the top of a majestic mountainthe possibilities are endless! But before they do, they'll need to draw it first. Luckily for them, the Magical Cartooning Elf is ready to help, with brand-new tips and tricks that will turn simple drawings into boundless worlds.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Before They Were Artists Famous Illustrators As
Book SynopsisThis vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney.Trade Review"An engaging and informative look at artists who have shaped millions of children’s visual worlds."—Publishers Weekly "Following up on her Before They Were Authors (2019), Haidle pays tribute to another worthy and diverse set of creative talents....readers will be left knowing these iconic figures better."—Kirkus —
£13.29
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company SuperDuper Summery Doodle Book
Book SynopsisFrom the clever and creative mind of illustrator Ryan Sias comes a spark-the-imagination doodle and draw book brimming with cartoon characters, silly story starters, hilarious hidden pictures, and doodle prompts galore with 50 stickers just in time for summer fun!
£10.30
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company SuperDuper Spooky Doodle Book
Book SynopsisJust in time for Halloween, a spook-the-imagination doodle and draw book jam-packed with 'scary' monsters, creative story starters, 'haunted' hidden pictures, and more than 50 stickers!
£10.30
Clarion Books Quizás Algo Hermoso
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£16.99
Scholastic US Frida el Misterio del Anillo del Pavo Real y Yo
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£8.82
Hyperion Doodling 101 A Silly Symposium
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£17.99
Arcturus Publishing The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga Comics
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£14.24
Laurence King 50 Heroes
£18.41
Abrams The Museum
Book Synopsis With exuberant illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Peter H. Reynolds, The Museum playfully captures the many emotions experienced through the power of art, and each child’s unique creative process. As a little girl tours and twirls through the halls of the art museum, she finds herself on an exciting adventure. Each piece of art evokes something new inside of her: silliness, curiosity, joy, and ultimately inspiration. When confronted with an empty white canvas, she is energized to create and express herself—which is the greatest feeling of all.The Museum playfully captures the many emotions experienced through the power of art, and each child’s unique creative process.Praise for The Museum 'Debut author Verde makes an engaging case for understanding art as an experience rather than an object.' —Publishers Weekly 'The rhym
£16.87
Amulet Books Untitled Poster Book
£18.39
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Photo Ark Limited Earth
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£13.88
Coughlan Publishing Origami Easy Origami a Step by Step Guide for
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£999.99
