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1.
Series:
Coloring Book Klimt
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791337906
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Apr 16, 2007
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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2.
Series:
Coloring Book Hopper
Paperback
Doris Kutschbach
9783791338095
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jul 10, 2007
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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3.
Series:
Coloring Book Dali
Paperback
Doris Kutschbach
9783791338880
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 12, 2007
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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4.
Series:
Coloring Book Jan Vermeer
Paperback
Andrea Weibenbach
9783791339887
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Apr 25, 2008
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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5.
Series:
Hundertwasser for Kids
Harvesting Dreams
Hardcover
Barbara Stieff
9783791340982
$21.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jun 23, 2008
"Painting is to dream," said Hundertwasser. "When the dream is over, I don"t remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream." This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist, and architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in. Dozens of activities in this book will captivate children of all ages and take them on a journey through a magical world of creativity and self-fulfillment. The...
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6.
Series:
Coloring Book Frida Kahlo
Paperback
Andrea Weibenbach
9783791339771
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jun 28, 2008
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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7.
Series:
My Painting Book
A Journey in the World of Fantasy with Hundertwasser
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791340999
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Sep 14, 2008
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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8.
Series:
Coloring Book Paul Klee
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791341057
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 14, 2008
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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9.
Series:
13 Artists Children Should Know
Hardcover
Angela Wenzel
9783791341736
$19.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 12, 2009
This heavily illustrated book featuring the world's greatest painters is an excellent introduction for young readers to artists and their works.Whether it’s Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh’s mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse’s playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist’s entry includes a concise biography, beautifu...
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10.
Series:
Colouring Book London
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791341002
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Apr 23, 2009
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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11.
Series:
Coloring Book Andy Warhol
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791341705
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Apr 23, 2009
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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12.
Series:
13 Buildings Children Should Know
Hardcover
Annette Roeder
9783791341712
$19.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 23, 2009
The world's most iconic buildings are made accessible and exciting for young readers in this colorful introduction to architecture that changed the world.Children’s fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange or huge or complex. This unique book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about ...
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13.
Series:
Coloring Book Matisse
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791342191
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jul 12, 2009
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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14.
Series:
Coloring Book Vincent Van Gogh
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791343310
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Aug 24, 2009
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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15.
Series:
A Year in Art
The Activity Book
Hardcover
Christiane Weidemann
9783791343556
$27.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Oct 11, 2009
What better way to learn about art than to create your own masterpiece alongside another, find hidden details that add to an understanding of the artwork, read fascinating stories about how the piece came to be created, or take an entertaining quiz that leads to a deeper appreciation of the technique and theme. Modeled after Prestel’s successful A Year in Art series, this beautifully produced activity book introduces children to many of the world’s greatest artworks—ranging from African masks to European paintings and modern art. Hands-on proje...
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16.
Series:
13 Paintings Children Should Know
Hardcover
Angela Wenzel
9783791343235
$19.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 24, 2009
People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa’s beguiling smile, Van Gogh’s hypnotic night sky, and Frida Kahlo’s depiction of herself with a monkey. These paintings and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details. The readable text offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the painting’s technical and historical aspects. Games, quizzes, and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks, while a timeline throughout t...
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17.
Series:
13 Women Artists Children Should Know
Hardcover
Bettina Shuemann
9783791343334
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 24, 2009
This book teaches a young audience about the works and lives of thirteen women artists through informative texts, puzzles, coloring exercises, and fun quizzes. In colorful spreads that feature important works as well as portraits of the artists themselves, children will learn how Sofonisba Anguissola, the Renaissance painter and pupil of Michelangelo, mastered portraiture in the Spanish Court; how the exquisitely wrought illustrations of Maria Sybilla Merian advanced the study of nature in the seventeenth century; and how Mary Cassatt’s paintin...
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18.
Series:
Coloring Book Impressionism
Paperback
Doris Kutschbach
9783791337920
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Apr 10, 2010
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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19.
Series:
Coloring Book Islamic Art
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370286
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Apr 24, 2010
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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20.
Series:
13 Sculptures Children Should Know
Hardcover
Angela Wenzel
9783791370101
$19.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
May 24, 2010
A winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a monumental bronze statue of Buddha—these creations and more are featured in this book of sculptures that are fun to explore and important in the history of art.Sculpture is inherently interesting to children, who naturally respond to shape, size, texture and color. This book takes a close look at thirteen of the world’s most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the wo...
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21.
Series:
13 Modern Artists Children Shoud Know
Hardcover
Brad Finger
9783791370156
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
May 24, 2010
From Cubism to cartoons, this book of eye-popping art and engaging activities introduces young readers to modern art.Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney—these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop, and postmodern art is designed to appeal to young minds. Large illustrations brimming with color; fascinating explanations and biographical information; do-it-yourself activities, quizzes and a helpful glossary and timeline are all part of the vibrant book. Chi...
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22.
Series:
Trick of the Eye
Art and Illustion
Hardcover
Silke Vry
9783791370262
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
May 24, 2010
This colorful, lively, and endlessly entertaining book for children looks at artistic illusion showing that art history is rife with tricksters.If seeing is believing, then artists might be the biggest liars of all. Painters, sculptors, and photographers often try to convince their audiences that the paint is wet; the fruit is real; the window is open; the figure’s eyes are following you around the room. This fun and informative book takes young readers on a thematic tour of art as illusion. From the Parthenon through examples from nearly every...
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23.
Series:
Coloring Book Chagall
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370057
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 26, 2010
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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24.
Series:
Coloring Book Gauguin
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370316
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 26, 2010
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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25.
Series:
13 American Artists Children Should Know
Hardcover
Brad Finger
9783791370361
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 26, 2010
This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art will inspire children to dream, create, and think.Who was Whistler’s mother? Why did Georgia O’Keeffe paint all those flowers? How did Joseph Cornell create his incredible boxes? These questions and more are answered in this book on American artists designed to catch young readers’ attention and satisfy their unending curiosity. Each artist is featured in double-page spreads that are as unique as their subjects. Fascinating biographical portraits, interesting sidebars, and...
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26.
Series:
Coloring Book Joan Miro
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370392
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
May 20, 2011
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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27.
Series:
Hundertwasser
Create Your Own City
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791370439
$10.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
May 20, 2011
This sticker book, filled with Hundertwasser’s spirit and love of art, is the perfect way to inspire creativity in children as they learn the joys of architecture.Who wouldn’t want to try and design a building in harmony with nature like Hundertwasser? The artist and architect’s love of vibrant hues, organic forms, natural elements, and individuality make his houses, schools, factories, museums, and churches some of the most recognizable and popular structures in the world. This delightful sticker book opens a window and guides children through...
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28.
Series:
Journey on a Cloud
A Children's Book Inspired by Marc Chagall
Hardcover
Veronique Massenot
9783791370576
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
May 20, 2011
One of artist Marc Chagall’s most enduring paintings is the basis for this beautifully crafted children’s book that tells an enchanting story.This book tells the story of the postman Zephyr, who lives in a little blue village in the mountains where nothing ever changes. A dreamer hoping for adventures, he travels on a cloud, embarking on a fantastic airborne journey that takes him to distant and colorful lands. Eventually Zephyr falls to earth and meets a beautiful young woman. Together they return to the postman’s home village which is now tra...
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29.
Series:
The Great Wave
A Children's Book Inspired by Hokusai
Hardcover
Veronique Massenot
9783791370583
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
May 20, 2011
Hokusai’s classic woodcut of a majestic wave becomes the starting point for a storybook children will want to read again and again.On a stormy winter’s day, a baby boy, Naoki, is swept into a fisherman’s boat by a great wave. Years pass, but still Naoki does not grow. Must he return to the ocean in order to become a young man? The answer arrives in the form of a mythic fish. Japanese artist Hokusai is one of the world’s most celebrated printmakers. His famous woodcut, "The Great Wave," epitomizes the artist’s characteristic techniques and theme...
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30.
Series:
Coloring Book Art Nouveau
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370828
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
May 20, 2011
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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31.
Series:
13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know
Hardcover
Angela Wenzel
9783791370446
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Jun 20, 2011
In this intriguing book, young readers will be introduced to the unsolved mysteries behind some of the world’s greatest art and artists.For as long as people have been viewing the masterpieces in this book, they’ve been asking the same questions: Why is the Mona Lisa smiling? Who was that girl with the pearl earring? What made Magritte’s reading woman so frightened? These and other great mysteries of the art world are explored in this colorful, fun, and informative children’s book. Each masterpiece is presented in a double page spread with stun...
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32.
Series:
13 Photos Children Should Know
Hardcover
Brad Finger
9783791370477
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Jun 20, 2011
This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world’s iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Some of the world’s most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon to the fall of the Berlin Wall; Lindbergh’s historic landing in Paris to Nelson Mandela’s release from prison; portraits of Albert Einstein, Princess Diana and the Beatles; the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, and the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexic...
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33.
Series:
Earth, Sea, Sun, And Sky
Art in Nature
Hardcover
Barbara Stieff
9783791370484
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Jun 20, 2011
Art can be a garden; a spiral of broken pebbles or dandelions; a wheat field in a former garbage dump. It can be made of wood carved with a chainsaw or a drawing using dust and earth. It can be transitory--painted on sand only to be erased by waves; or it can be built to last, like sculpture gardens by renowned artists. Filled with beautiful images, this book will help children appreciate the different ways that artists employ nature in their work. It examines an array of examples, including sculpture gardens, mazes, land art, and nature-relat...
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34.
Series:
Red Yellow Blue
Colors in Art
Hardcover
Silke Vry
9783791370538
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Jun 20, 2011
This fun-filled book teaches young readers all about color by leading them on a fascinating journey through the history of western art.What better way to learn about art's greatest masterpieces than through the lens of color? From the richest red through the most royal purple to the cheeriest yellow, this book explores how artists through the ages have used color in concept, symbolism, composition and theme. As they read the book, children are invited to wander through a virtual art gallery where each room features a different color. Beginning...
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35.
Series:
Edgar Degas
Coloring Book
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370644
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Aug 25, 2011
Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world of Degas' masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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36.
Series:
Leonardo Da Vinci
Coloring Book
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791370651
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Aug 25, 2011
Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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37.
Series:
A Bird In Winter
A Children's Book Inspired by Peter Breugel
Hardcover
Helene Kerillis
9783791370804
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Sep 26, 2011
In this charming children’s picture book, Pieter Breugel’s painting The Hunters in Snow provides the basis for a heartwarming story about a young girl and the bird she nurses back to health. Eight-year-old Mayken is a peasant girl who works in her mother’s guesthouse. One wintry day she goes ice-skating with some friends and finds an injured bird. Bright watercolors help narrate Mayken’s story, which concludes with a stunning reproduction of Breugel’s masterpiece. Young readers will learn about Breugel and his art as they cheer Mayken on and en...
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38.
Series:
Little Ballerina
A Children's Book Inspired by Edgar Degas
Hardcover
Helene Kerillis
9783791370811
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Sep 26, 2011
Edgar Degas’ masterpiece, The Rehearsal of the Ballet on Stage, is delightfully re-imagined as a children’s story in this vibrant picture book. Laura, a young dancer, is transported to nineteenth-century Paris, where she gets to perform on stage with Degas’ famous ballerinas. Told in a charmingly accessible style, Laura’s adventure is illustrated with brightly colored images that recall Degas’ works and which immerse readers into the world of dance. The story concludes with Degas’ own painting, and an introduction of this classic work to young ...
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39.
Series:
13 Art Inventions Children Should Know
Hardcover
Florian Heine
9783791370606
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 29, 2011
From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offers kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art. This new volume in the highly successful "13" series uses colorful reproductions, glossaries, and a timeline to explore milestones in the history of art. Kids will learn about important innovations in art while they discover answers to questions such as: Why was oil painting invented? What were the subjects of the first photographs? How do you ...
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40.
Series:
13 British Artists Children Should Know
Hardcover
Alison Baverstock
9783791370620
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Sep 29, 2011
This lively introduction to nearly four centuries of British art offers children a strong foundation for learning in a playful and imaginative way, and will inspire them to dream, create, and think. From William Blake’s vibrant, visionary paintings to Antony Gormley’s ever-popular sculptures, via the mysteries of Leonora Carrington and the cheeky fun of Beryl Cook, this colorful, chronologically arranged overview uses games, puzzles, and project ideas to encourage young people to appreciate the diverse ways in which British artists reflect the...
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41.
Series:
Click Click Click!
Photography for Children
Hardcover
George Sullivan
9783791370798
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Oct 21, 2011
This fun-filled, informative, and up-to-date guide to making great pictures with a digital camera will appeal to kids of all ages. Budding shutterbugs will find much to learn and explore between the pages of this colorful and wide-ranging introduction to the world of photography. Illustrated throughout and written in a style that's informative and easy to understand, this book covers everything from the difference between digitala and film cameras to mastering action shots and taking pictures of one's favorite pets. Sections introduce young rea...
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42.
Series:
Paul Klee for Children
Hardcover
Silke Vry
9783791370774
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Nov 07, 2011
Loved by young people across the globe, Paul Klee’s playful paintings are a natural introduction for children to the world of creativity and art. It’s no wonder that young people are drawn to the work of Paul Klee. The German artist was fascinated by children’s drawings, and incorporated their energy and simplicity into his own work. This beautiful introduction to Klee’s paintings focuses on the artist’s love of color and symbols, his lighthearted technique, and his belief that music and painting were inextricably linked. Children will relate t...
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43.
Series:
Coloring Book
Great Artists
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791370897
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jan 11, 2012
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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44.
Series:
Coloring Book
Turner
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791370903
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jan 11, 2012
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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45.
Series:
The Art Treasure Hunt
I Spy with My Little Eye
Hardcover
Doris Kutschbach
9783791370972
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Feb 27, 2012
Introducing young readers to great art is as easy as A, B, see! Young children love a good game of "I Spy with My Little Eye." In this beautifully designed book they are playfully challenged to find details "hidden" in some of the world's greatest paintings. On each double-page spread, a large reproduction of a masterpiece such as Kandinsky's Heavenly Blue, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Rousseau's The Dream or Breugel's Children's Games is paired with a list of items to search for: a dog, an umbrella, or a ball, ...
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46.
Series:
The Cat and the Bird
A Children's Book Inspired by Paul Klee
Hardcover
Geraldine Elschner
9783791370996
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 20, 2012
A treasured painting by Paul Klee is the basis for this whimsical tale about a cat and a bird, and about the themes of freedom and friendship. A cat lives in a house filled with toys, but everyday she dreams of being free like the bird she watches through the window. Finally with the bird's help, she is able to escape and dance on the roofs of the city by moonlight. This lovely story unfolds in a series of playful, brilliantly colored illustrations based on the artist Paul Klee's work. Influenced by the artist's bright palette and use of shapes...
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47.
Series:
13 Painters Children Should Know
Hardcover
Florian Heine
9783791370866
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 16, 2012
A colorful, accessible and engaging introduction to art history that children will remember for years to come. It's never too early to introduce children to art. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. From the fantastic images of Hieronymus Bosch to the romantic idealism of titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne to Jean-Michel Basquiat's African-and street art-inspired figures-each patinter is presented in chronologically arranged double p...
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48.
Series:
Look at Me!
The Art of the Portrait for Children
Hardcover
Claudia Strand
9783791371009
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Apr 16, 2012
From Nefertiti to Andy Warhol, chilren will respond with wonder and curiosity to this introduction to portraiture in art through the ages. From the time they are babies, all children are fascinated by the human face. Responding to this inherent interest, this book explores all sorts of portraits by artists ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Salvador Dal'. Ancient sculptures depicting Egyptian royalty, engravings by Dürer, Botticelli's paintings of women, and abstract works are presented in full color and with the kind of details kids love. The ...
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49.
Series:
The Color of the Night
Hardcover
Helene Kerillis
9783791371283
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 99
Aug 25, 2012
Set in a Tahitian village very much like the ones Gauguin painted, this beautifully illustrated book draws on the figures in Gauguin's painting Arearea, or "Happiness"--two women, a red dog, and a large stone idol--to weave a simple but profound tale. Vahine-Noa, queen of daylight, lives for happiness and color while her sister, Vahine Po, queen of the night, lives for her dreams, darkness, and silence. Bringing these two women together is a young boy, Tevai, and his dog, who undergo a magical experience that unites their village and helps the...
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50.
Series:
The Art Coloring Book
Paperback
Annette Roeder
9783791371085
$14.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 25, 2012
This expanded version of Prestel’s beloved coloring books features the works of dozens of great painters and will appeal to young artists looking for lots of masterpieces to make their own.
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51.
Series:
13 Art Illusions Children Should Know
Hardcover
Silke Vry
9783791371108
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 25, 2012
Children love to be fooled—and artists are some of the greatest tricksters around. This collection features artworks that incorporate a variety of methods for tricking our eyes: including trompe l’oeil, clever uses of color and perspective, Surrealism, and Photo-Realism. Arranged thematically, each work is presented in a two-page spread. Lively texts explain the methods the artists employed to shape their illusions. Reproduced in vibrant color, these pieces of ripe fruit, blooming flowers, a half-opened curtain, flickering lines, and impossible...
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52.
Series:
From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers
Hardcover
Christine Paxmann
9783791371139
$25.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 25, 2012
Children will be utterly absorbed by this journey through the history of architecture, from the earliest mud huts to today’s soaring towers. Chronologically arranged, this large-format book gives each iconic building its own double-page spread featuring an exquisite watercolor illustration and clearly written descriptions, facts, and features. These vibrantly detailed pages are filled with people, animals, and other objects that help bring the buildings to life. A detailed appendix includes a timeline, a world map that points out where each bui...
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53.
Series:
Roy Lichtenstein Coloring Book
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791371467
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 25, 2013
Big art for little hands, these enchanting acti vity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
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Series:
Antoni Gaudí
Create Your Own City Sticker Book
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791371481
$10.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Mar 28, 2013
Filled with Gaudí's whimsical designs, this sticker book lets kids flex their creative muscles in the style of one of the world's favorite architects. Antoni Gaudí is among history's most recognized and beloved architects. His masterpiece, the still-uncompleted Sagrada Família basilica of Barcelona, is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. But this Catalonian architect is especially inspiring to children, who marvel at the nontraditional forms he employed in his buildings and designs. Using pages of colorful stickers to inspire learning a...
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Series:
Art Detective
Spot the Difference!
Hardcover
Doris Kutschbach
9783791371047
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 25, 2013
This highly engaging book lets young readers play detective as they examine great works of art to see if they are the real thing--or forgeries. From Michelangelo to Picasso, art history is filled with stories of spectacular forgeries that have stumped the greatest scholars of their time. It is from this fascinating angle that young readers learn about the great works of art in this fun and educational book. Set in an imaginary museum, it presents reproductions of famous art works alongside "forgeries." Readers are asked to play detective as the...
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Series:
13 Art Techniques Children Should Know
Hardcover
Angela Wenzel
9783791371368
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 25, 2013
This new book in the 13 Series introduces young readers to a variety of important art techniques, explained through some of the world's most recognizable masterpieces. What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do prints look so different from each other? These questions and others are explored through major works of art in dazzling color reproductions. Children will learn about drawing through cave paintings and Leonardo's sketches, understand how Holbein...
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Series:
Where is the Frog?
A Children's Book Inspired by Claude Monet
Hardcover
Geraldine Elschner
9783791371399
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 25, 2013
Based on the beloved series of water lily paintings by Claude Monet, this children's book draws readers into the atmosphere and colors of Monet's garden at Giverny, where a lovely but vain frog tries to insert herself into the artist's work. When Antoinette, a comely young frog, learns that a famous artist is searching for beautiful flowers to paint, she is determined to get in the picture. But once the portrait is painted, it disappears--perhaps forever. This delightfully humorous mystery is accompanied by colorful illustrations that recall Mo...
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Series:
Funny Birds
Hardcover
Philippe Ug
9783791371474
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 25, 2013
Filled with exotic and beautiful three dimensional birds, this brilliantly imaginative pop-up book will delight readers of all ages. High up in the treetops, strange birds are hatching from their eggs, craning their necks toward their mothers, and exploring their new environment. In this enchanting book, paper artist Philippe UG has created an avian paradise comprising 14 unique and delightful birds. With the turn of each page, UG's birds form intricate patterns of colors and shapes, inviting readers deep into a world of feathers, leaves, flowe...
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Series:
Fab Fashion Coloring Book
Create Your Own Style!
Paperback
Prestel Publishing
9783791371276
$14.50
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Jun 03, 2013
Become the world's youngest fashion designer!
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Series:
The Three Musicians
A Children's Book Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Hardcover
Veronique Massenot
9783791371511
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Jun 27, 2013
Beautifully illustrated in the style of Pablo Picasso, this tale of music’s ability to soothe a savage beast introduces children to aspects of the great artist’s work. The kingdom of Mirador is terrified of a monstrous, fire-spewing beast that lurks just outside the village walls. No one has actually seen the creature except for the king, whose constant reminder of impending danger turns the village gloomy and joyless. One spring day a troupe of musicians and their dog enters the gates. Suddenly there is fun and romance, song and dance. The peo...
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