Name: Katie's Picture Show By James Mayhew
SKU: 9781408336052
Price: 10.00 GBP
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Katie's Picture Show Summary

Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

Katie's Picture Show was originally published in 1989 and has captured the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers for a quarter of a century. Now, Orchard Books proudly presents this new edition to celebrate this classic story's 25th birthday. Completely reillustrated throughout, and with a beautiful new cover look, this book will enchant Katie fans, new and old.

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

Join Katie as she visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her! Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantastic fun - particularly when you step into the world inside the frame . . .

The five masterpieces featured are:
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
Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich

Katie's Picture Show Reviews

My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings. * Katie Derham, The Times *
A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and great storytelling. * Parents in Touch *
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 *
The Katie stories are a great way of introducing children to artists... a modern classic. * Manchester Evening News *
James Mayhew's Katie's Picture Show series has been introducing children to great works of art for 25 years. * The School Librarian *
This book will enchant Katie fans, new and old * The Guardian *

About James Mayhew

James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.

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Sku

GOR009474007

ISBN 13

9781408336052

ISBN 10

1408336057

Title

Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

Author

James Mayhew

Series

Katie

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Hachette Children's Group

Year published

20140703

Number of pages

32

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Katie's Picture Show James Mayhew

Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

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Katie's Picture Show by James Mayhew

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