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32 pp.
| Crystal
| October, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-1-56290-664-1$15.95
(4)
4-6
This volume, heavily illustrated with photos, reproduced paintings (not always clearly identified), and memorabilia, briefly explores Monet's career. The text, emphasizing the role travel played in determining his motifs (light, reflections, water), is sometimes difficult to follow with the too-small font hard to read. Ideas for hands-on projects appear throughout and in an appended "Activity Pond."
32 pp.
| Crystal
| October, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-56290-633-7$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jim McNeill.
A puffin looking for a good story joins Mary Cassatt at an art show. Cassatt invites him to learn the basics of Impressionism by introducing six artists who defined the movement. Simple illustrations and reproductions of famous paintings clarify the principles mentioned, however the revolutionary nature of Impressionism is overlooked.
32 pp.
| Crystal
| April, 2003
|
TradeISBN 1-56290-303-9$$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jim McNeill.
Puffer the puffin pays a visit to Henri Rousseau and learns about his life and art. The dialogue is meant to inspire readers to think critically about art, but Puffer's own extensive interpretations may preclude creative thinking. Illustrations include large-scale reproductions as well as flat drawings representing Paris, Rousseau, and other significant artists of the day.