Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
Quarry -- Quarto Library He Can HealArts and Literacy
£999.99
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Farm Friends: A Visit to the Local Farm
Book SynopsisA fun insight into life on the farm from the Friend series which immerses children into the everyday fun of learning about the environment.
£7.00
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Stone Giant: Michelangelo's David and How He Came
Book SynopsisMichelangelo saw something—someone—special in the stone. No one wanted the “giant.” The hulking block of marble lay in the work yard, rained on, hacked at, and abandoned—until a young Michelangelo saw his David in it.Night and day, Michelangelo worked in secret, lovingly coaxing statue out of the stone. Its majesty endures even today. This is the story of how a neglected, discarded stone became a masterpiece for all time. It is also a story of how humans see themselves reflected in art. Back matter includes further information about David and a selected bibliography
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Infographics for Kids
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£8.54
Gingko Press Kit and Willy's Guide to Art
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£16.10
Pelican Publishing Co Van Gogh For Kids
Book SynopsisContains ten of Vincent van Goghs most familiar images, including The Starry Night, Bedroom at Arles, and Vase with Fourteen Sunflowers.
£9.49
Pelican Publishing Co Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter
Book SynopsisA childrens biography of the beloved Impressionist, illustrated with the artists own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child, Mary Cassatt was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong artistic journey from her days as a child living abroad to her earned success as the only female American member of the French Impressionists. Her biography shows how one girls lifelong dream to become an artist came true due to an independent spirit, determination, and commitment to her craft. Cassatts own paintings, 19 of which are included here, demonstrate her various techniques and show how she developed a unique style combining admiration for the old masters with inspiration from the Impressionists.
£16.19
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc Disney- Looking at Paintings: An Introduction to
Book SynopsisExplore the Mona Lisa's smile, Titian's noises, Duccio's artistic omelet, a Jackson Pollock splash, a king's portrait, an entire battle, saints and sinners, knights and peasants, motorcars and animals; and paintings on every conceivable surface -- walls, wood panels, cloth, glass, metal, bark, and leather. Follow Mickey and his friends through this most magical of worlds as they show us how to look at, understand, and enjoy the works of the greatest artist. This unique introduction to the techniques and history of painting takes the young reader through more than 15,000 years of art, from cave painters to Picasso. The result of a collaboration between one of the most important art museums in the world,?London's National Gallery, and the best Disney graphic artists,?Looking at Paintings?is a family reference book to be treasured by children from 8 to 88 years old. This light hearted yet utterly serious celebration of our universal heritage has more than 400 color illustrations, including 24 pages of comic histories and over 200 illustrations of paintings and details, providing the most approachable introduction to the history of painting ever written. DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company, and Disney Publishing Worldwide are delighted to provide a web based?Teacher's Resource Guide for Looking at Paintings?with classroom activity and project suggestions for students in grades 2-4 and grades 5-6 that correspond with?Looking at Paintings.
£13.25
Quirk Books Kid Artists: True Tales of Childhood from
Book SynopsisThe series that began with Kid Presidents and Kid Athletes has a new volume that chronicles the childhoods of 16 celebrated artists-everyone from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh to Mary Cassat, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and even Dr. Seuss! Readers will learn: Georgia O'Keeffe was so enthralled by nature that she once ate dirt just to see what it tasted like.* Jackson Pollock lost the top of his right index finger in a childhood accident (and the severed tip was eaten by a rooster!).* Andy Warhol's favourite childhood lunch was-what else?-a bowl of Campbell's tomato soup. Every scribble, sketch, and sticky situation comes to life in these kid-friendly and relatable stories, all with Doogie Horner's trademark whimsical illustrations. Kid Artists is a delight for budding artists and eager readers alike.Trade Review“Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents.”—Kirkus Reviews“A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects.”—School Library Journal“This is an ideal gift for aspiring young writers who may need proof that even the most famous authors had to start somewhere.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers“Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny … I would recommend this book for all people who read books and want to know interesting information about authors, and also for people who want to be authors themselves.”—Michael, age 9 Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents“Impressively diverse.”—Booklist, on Kid Artists “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists“A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.”—New York Journal of Books, on Kid Scientists“I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists“Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner’s impish cartoons.”—Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists
£12.99
Roaring Brook Press Adventures in Cartooning: How to Turn Your
Book SynopsisIn this action-packed cartooning adventure, you will have as much fun making comics as reading them! Once upon a time... a princess tried to make a comic. And with the help of a magical cartooning elf, she learned how - well enough to draw her way out of an encounter with a dangerous dragon, near-death by drowning, and into her very own adventure! Like the princess, young readers will discover that they already have the drawing and writing skills it takes to make a comic - they just need a little know-how. And Adventures in Cartooning supplies just that.
£14.70
The Millbrook Press Inc Viva Frida
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£16.99
Roaring Brook Press Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd
Book SynopsisIn Bear Run, Pennsylvania, a home unlike any other perches atop a waterfall. The water''s tune plays differently in each of its sunlight-dappled rooms; the structure itself blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, a masterpiece equally informed by meticulous research and unbounded imagination, designed by the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This book guides young readers through Wright''s process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspirations to the home''s breathtaking culmination. It is a exploration of a man, of dreams, and of the creative process; a celebration of potential. Graceful prose and rich, dynamic illustrations breathe life into the story of Frank and Fallingwater, a man and home utterly unlike any other.A Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books 2017 Blue Ribbon BookA National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
£18.69
The Millbrook Press Inc The Iridescence of Birds
Book SynopsisIf you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures? Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world''s most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper.A Neal Porter Book
£16.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Safari Animals (Learn to Draw): Step-by-step
Book SynopsisPerfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Safari Animals offers a comprehensive drawing experience than includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of exotic animals, including a lion, a giraffe, a hyena, and an aardvark. The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each featured animal. With a mix of art instruction and engaging information, Learn to Draw Safari Animals is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite animals, in addition to expressing their artistic side.
£9.26
Walter Foster Jr. Wild Animals
Book SynopsisWith I Can Draw: Wild Animals, young artists can use basic shapes and easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects to draw 15 of their favorite animals. With 15 fun drawing projects, I Can Draw: Wild Animals is a collection of some of kids’ most loved wild animals. All of the drawings are created with simple shapes that are easy for young artists to make, and the cute illustrations are appealing and approachable to young ones. The book begins with an introduction to drawing materials and instructions on how to use the book, and then it jumps right into the drawing projects: elephant, lion, bear, deer, hedgehog, whale, panda, badger, tortoise, chimpanzee, giraffe, rhinoceros, tiger, wolf, and zebra. For an elephant: Kids start with a square, add a line, a curved line, and some more straight and curved lines. They are encouraged to keep following along with each step. As they make thei
£999.99
Lee & Low Books The Pot That Juan Built
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£11.35
Words & Pictures Face Painting: Over 30 Faces to Paint, with
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£12.17
Chicago Review Press Michelangelo for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Book SynopsisMichelangelo Buonarroti—known simply as Michelangelo—has been called the greatest artist who has ever lived. His impressive masterpieces astonished his contemporaries and remain some of today’s most famous artworks. Young readers will come to know Michelangelo the man as well as the artistic giant, following his life from his childhood in rural Italy to his emergence as a rather egotistical teenager to a humble and caring old man. They’ll learn that he did exhausting, back-breaking labor to create his art yet worked well, even with humor, with others in the stone quarry and in his workshop. Michelangelo for Kids offers an in-depth look at his life, ideas, and accomplishments, while providing a fascinating view of the Italian Renaissance and how it shaped and affected his work. Budding artists will come to appreciate Michelangelo’s techniques and understand exactly what made his work so great. Twenty-one creative, fun, hands-on activities illuminate Michelangelo’s various artistic mediums as well as the era in which he lived. Kids can: make homemade paint, learn the cross-hatching technique used by Michelangelo, make an antique statue, build a model fortification, compose a Renaissance-style poem, and much more.Trade Review"To understand the term Renaissance man , one need only read this biography of Michelangelo." Booklist"This intelligently written, comprehensive, and fascinating account of the Renaissance icon's life, art, personal and professional relationships, and prickly personality and the ways in which he navigated the religious and political upheavals of his time are handled smoothly and with sophisticated language." School Library Journal"It's completely worth your money Michelangelo for Kids is entertaining and is exactly the sort of nonfiction book I would have picked up when I was 9 or 10. Though written for children, adults will enjoy it, too. It would be a great coffee table book for art and history enthusiasts alike." Cracking the Cover"There is a vast amount of information here, and readers will come away with a clear sense of who Michelangelo was as a person." School Library Connection"A thoughtfully written, readily accessible, and beautifully illustrated immersion in the life of this extraordinary artist." All About the Books with Janet Squires"I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good way to teach their kids about Michelangelo, the Renaissance, or art history." Batch of Books" Michelangelo for Kids is filled with a wealth of information and would make for a very in-depth unit study of the famous artist, architect, sculptor, painter, engineer, teacher/mentor, poet, and genius." The Old Schoolhouse Magazine"From cover-to-cover, Michelangelo for Kids is an enlightened celebration of the Renaissance. It has all the attributes for a book of significant influence among children." PRIMO
£16.10
The Experiment LLC Adventures of Zap
Book SynopsisAdventures with Zap is a writing and drawing book designed to inspire playful writing (and pre-writing) practice for children ages 4-8. All the writing and drawing prompts are connected to a character-driven storyline about a space alien named Zap from the planet Vox Nova.On his first trip to Earth, Zap visits a 'house of books' and is later surprised to discover that he's brought home an unusual stowaway. After trying to befriend the strange creature (who he believes is named Meow), he gets scratched, witnesses a attack, and recruits his friend Gooey to help stop the Earth monster. Luckily, letters from Earthkids help Zap manage his missteps.In a land of robots, smart wagons, domed homes, and exotic plants, Zap ultimately learns of Meow's true identity and must face sending his beloved friend home. The story ends on a high note, while setting the scene for a natural continuation of Zap's adventures.
£10.67
Nomad Press Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of
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£20.03
Nomad Press Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of
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£16.19
Nomad Press The Renaissance Artists: With History Projects
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£14.59
Lee & Low Books Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!
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£19.90
Capstone Press Rack Star Style: Fun Fashions You Can Sketch
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£999.99
Capstone Press Hollywood Style: Fun Fashions You Can Sketch
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£999.99
Capstone Press Skater Chic Style: Fun Fashions You Can Sketch
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£999.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Rise Up! The Art of Protest
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£17.99
Capstone Press Fashion Drawing Studio: A Guide to Sketching
Book Synopsis"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions"--Provided by publisher.
£999.99
Capstone Press Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and
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£999.99
Capstone Press Girl Plus Pen: Doodle, Draw, Color, and Express
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£999.99
Coughlan Publishing Tangles: Amazing Zendoodles to Color and Draw
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£999.99
Design Studio Press My Daily Zoo
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£8.23
Creative Company,US Cubism: Odysseys in Art
Book SynopsisAn examination of the art movement known as Cubism from its beginnings in the early 1900s to its decline during World War I, including an introduction to great artists and works.
£11.39
Creative Paperbacks Realism
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks The Renaissance
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Vincent Van Gogh
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£14.39
Astra Publishing House Jacob Riis's Camera: Bringing Light to Tenement
Book SynopsisThis revealing biography of a pioneering photojournalist and social reformer Jacob Riis shows how he brought to light one of the worst social justice issues plaguing New York City in the late 1800s--the tenement housing crisis--using newly invented flash photography. Jacob Riis was familiar with poverty. He did his best to combat it in his hometown of Ribe, Denmark, and he experienced it when he immigrated to the United States in 1870. Jobs for immigrants were hard to get and keep, and Jacob often found himself penniless, sleeping on the streets or in filthy homeless shelters. When he became a journalist, Jacob couldn't stop seeing the poverty in the city around him. He began to photograph overcrowded tenement buildings and their impoverished residents, using newly developed flash powder to illuminate the constantly dark rooms to expose the unacceptable conditions. His photographs inspired the people of New York to take action. Gary Kelley's detailed illustrations perfectly accompany Alexis O'Neill's engaging text in this STEAM title for young readers.Trade Review"In 1870, Danish-born Jacob Riis immigrated to the United States, where... he witnessed the horrendous living conditions of New York City's poorest immigrants. (H)e took photographs and gave lectures accompanied by life-size reproductions of those photos to any group that would listen. O'Neill... presents his biography in clear, direct language that conveys the facts of his life along with the essence of his nature. Kelley's ink-and-pastel illustrations in muted tones capture the gray dreariness of the scenes as well as dark shadows of interpretations of the photos. A thoughtful, well-researched homage to an almost forgotten hero." --Kirkus Reviews "In this picture-book biography, O'Neill's vivid narration and Kelley's aptly dark-hued illustrations combine to introduce readers to (Jacob Riis, a) social justice advocate. Riis...(wrote) about the poverty immigrants faced and the harsh living conditions in the city's tenement buildings. His writing made little difference, however, until he also captured the truth with photography. O'Neill highlights the positive impact his images made, including on a young Teddy Roosevelt, who used his power to make changes. An author's note, a time line, annotated examples of Riis' photos, and other back matter provide a broader perspective of Riis' accomplishments and the power of media to transform lives." --Booklist "The compelling activism of Jacob Riis animates this beautifully illustrated picture book biography. O'Neill pulls Riis's life as a U.S. immigrant from Denmark into sharp focus, using vignettes to demonstrate how his experiences amplified his activism. Riis was outraged by the state of New York City's tenements and slums but was unable to effect change until he hit upon the idea of using flash photography to capture images of the decrepit buildings and their occupants. Kelley's expressive illustrations, created using etching ink and pastel, mix human touch and snapshot sensibility, and give a nod to Riis's photos." --Publishers Weekly "When he was 21, [Jacob] Riis immigrated to the United States. As an immigrant in 19th-century New York, he learned firsthand how hard life was for the city's poor. Determined to help, he became a crime reporter and eventually a documentary photographer, writing books and lecturing to encourage change with his powerful images of tenement dwellers. Kelley's atmospheric illustrations portray the dark and dirty tenements of Riis's work while still balancing light and warmth. O'Neill's text is thorough and informative. (T)he author skillfully creates a fascinating biography of a man who contributed significantly to social reform. A nice addition to biography collections." --School Library Journal
£16.14
Capstone Waiting for Winter
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£18.04
Sasquatch Books Super Simple Sumie
Book SynopsisThe details make this Asian brush painting technique so appealing that both children and adults will be tempted to work at it together, transforming this activity into a true family experience.—Seattle Book ReviewWith a few strokes of brush and ink, you can paint charming animals from pandas to swallows and rabbits to dragons with this introductory book to the traditional art of Asian painting called sumi-e.Creative children and curious adults will have fun learning the magic of sumi-e with the simple techniques illustrated in Super Simple Sumi-e. Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese. Sumi means ink and e means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting.
£15.29
Walter Foster Jr Learn to Draw Military Machines Stepbystep
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£11.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Draw Animal Friends: Step-by-step
Book SynopsisHow to Draw Animal Friends provides all the information kids need to begin creating inspired drawings of all their favorite family pets, including step-by-step instructions and fun animal facts. Aspiring artists begin each drawing with basic shapes, then follow the instructions, step by step, to finish with a realistic rendering of an animal. They’ll also discover fun facts about the featured animals along the way. Among the 20 animal friends: Cat Dog Guinea pig Snake Turtle Fish Bunny Frog Ferret Iguana With How to Draw Animal Friends, budding artists will be drawing masterpieces of their favorite pet animals in no time at all! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.
£7.16
Museum of Modern Art Sonia Delaunay: A Life of Color
Book Synopsis Author Cara Manes and illustrator Fatinha Ramos explore the life of Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), painter and textile, theater, and fashion designer, who made enormous contributions to the development of abstraction in the early 1910s, in this picture book. In Sonia Delaunay: A Life of Color, Delaunay and her six-year-old son Charles have a fantastical adventure in their car, modeled after her 1925 design for a Citroën convertible. They glide into a landscape of colors and shapes, as if they’ve driven into one of her paintings. Delaunay helps Charles understand her artistic process by asking him what shapes and colors he recognizes along the way, and Charles realizes that his mother’s thoughts about art permeate every aspect of their life. “Ramos’s artwork echoes the shapes of colors of Delaunay’s art brilliantly . . . A visual treat and a fine addition to round out any collection of art and monograph books for young children.” —School Library Journal
£18.35
Astra Publishing House Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the
Book Synopsis"An excellent beginner''s resource for biography, U.S. history, and women''s studies." ?Kirkus ReviewsHere is the powerful and inspiring biography of Dorothea Lange, activist, social reformer, and one of the founders of documentary photography.After a childhood bout of polio left her with a limp, all Dorothea Lange wanted to do was disappear.But her desire not to be seen helped her learn how to blend into the background and observe. With a passion for the artistic life, and in spite of her family''s disapproval, Lange pursued her dream to become a photographer and focused her lens on the previously unseen victims of the Great Depression.This poetic biography tells the emotional story of Lange''s life and includes a gallery of her photographs, an author''s note, a timeline, and a bibliography.
£9.49
Rockridge Press Awesome Art Activities for Kids: 20 Steam
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£17.09
Rockridge Press Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids: Easy,
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£12.76
Rockridge Press Famous Artists in History: An Art History Book
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£9.99
Rockridge Press How to Draw Kawaii for Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide
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£9.05
Paraclete Press Drawing God
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£17.42
