The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children

by Mick Manning (Author) Brita Granström (Illustrator)

The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

From prehistoric cave art to graffiti, this beautiful compendium introduces children to the world of paintings.

Get ready to feast your eyes on an exhibition of fantastic art! Kids can time-travel through the centuries and learn all about 39 paintings, from a galloping horse drawn in the Lascaux Caves during the Stone Age, to Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Velázquez's Las Meninas, to masterpieces by Dalí, Picasso, Kahlo, and Basquiat.

Each spread showcases a different painting, along with a profile of the artist, kid-friendly cartoons, and fun prompts that encourage children to ask questions (like, "What do you think Mona Lisa is smiling about?") and spot details in each work.

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Mick Manning
Mick Manning and Brita Granström have developed a unique and highly successful approach to non-fiction picture books, with illustrations and text that bring the young reader right into events. Their many awards include the Smarties Silver Award, the English Association Award (four times), and the Royal Society Young People's Book Award. Their most recent book is The History of Prehistory, published by Otter-Barry Books.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781454927020
Lexile Measure
1090
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Publication date
September 20, 2017
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF006040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | History
JNF006050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Painting
Library of Congress categories
History
Artists
Art
Art appreciation

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