Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

By James Mayhew (author) , James Mayhew (illustrator) Part of the Katie series

"Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!"

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When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her . . . Expect a little bit of mischief, a lot of cream cakes and even a friendly tiger!

This first introduction to art, features five great masterpieces: The Hay Wain by John Constable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau and Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich.

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Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years.

Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?

Katie and the Impressionists

Katie and the Mona Lisa

Katie and the Sunflowers

Katie and the British Artists

Katie and the Waterlily Pond

Katie and the Starry Night

Katie and the Spanish Princess

Katie and the Bathers

Katie's London Christmas

Katie and the Dinosaurs

A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling - Parents in Touch

This book will enchant Katie fans, new and old - The Guardian

James Mayhew's Katie's Picture Show series has been introducing children to great works of art for 25 years. - The School Librarian

The Katie stories are a great way of introducing children to artists... a modern classic. - Manchester Evening News

Can there be a better way of bringing the world of art and the classic masterpieces alive for children than the charming Katie series? A simply brilliant way of encouraging children to use their imaginations and to gain the confidence to explore art themselves. - Bookbag

My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings. - Katie Derham, The Times

James Mayhew is an internationally acclaimed author, artist and storyteller. Once Upon A Tune was inspired by his work with orchestras and musicians, presenting concerts that incorporate stories, music and art created live on stage. He is the illustrator of the Mrs Noah series written by Jackie Morris (twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal), and the author of Can You See a Little Bear? , illustrated by Jackie Morris. He lives in Suffolk, England, where the big skies and gentle light are perfect for artists.

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This first introduction to art, features five great masterpieces: The Hay Wain by John Constable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau and Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich. Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years.

The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Katie's Picture Show and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old

Katie's Picture Show features in the following genres: Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers

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Katie's Picture Show was written by James Mayhew and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group

Katie's Picture Show has 32 pages

Yes it is part of Katie series

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