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. Ja
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 on
Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful children's activity book is published to mark the 75th year since the Prado in Madrid acquired the Garden of Earthly Delights triptych and the quincentenary of the artist's death in 2016. This colori
Presenting a variety of impressionist art, this inviting book shows young readers how painters from Claude Monet to John Singer Sargent introduced impressionist styles of painting and so changed the course of art. In this beautifully produced volume, young readers are given the opportunity to study masterpieces of Impressionist work in great detail. From Monet’s Impression, Sunrise, which is
Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful coloring book introduces children to one of the world’s most celebrated printmakers, Hokusai. His series Thirtysix Views of Mount Fuji includes some of the most recognizable images in the
It’s springtime in this charming, busy town and there is a lot going on! A house gets a top-to-bottom spring cleaning and farm fields are being prepared for planting. People are shopping, commuting to work, constructing buildings, and meeting friends. If you look closer, you’ll recognize the same characters appear on every page, each with their own story. There’s Wilfred the jogger slipping on a b
Winter has arrived and everywhere you look people are embracing the season. At home there’s baking, reading, and sleeping in, while on the farm the fields are fallow and quiet. Outside people are bundled up against the cold as they are skating, sledding, and running to catch a crowded bus. The town’s buildings are alive with activity—piano lessons, a dentist appointment, shopping for presents, and
It’s summer and that means flowers, picnics, thunderstorms, and bike rides. It’s a busy time for construction workers, farmers, and house painters. Playgrounds are filled with kids and vacationers are boarding trains in droves. In the sky a pair of balloons drifts through every scene, while on the street people of all ages make their way to an outdoor birthday party. There’s even a big stormthat t
Bustletown’s many fans will delight in this nocturnal return trip, which finds the village’s beloved people, animals, and streetscapes as fun and busy as ever.
No matter what time of year, the inhabitants of Bustletown are busy working, walking, playing, eating, making music, exercising, and shopping. Now, even though it’s
No one knows who exactly invented the wheel, but in the inventive hands of illustrator Tom Schamp young readers will have great fun learning about all the ways wheels have rolled through history.
From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, this big, fun book takes a historic journey through a world where everything has wheels, from the Trojan horse to the Harley Davidson; from the stagecoach and
From Bosch to Basquiat, this richly illustrated introduction to art through the centuries introduces young readers to a hugely diverse collection of works, genres, and genius.
Brimming with color, information, and inspiration, this beautifully designed volume spans 5 centuries, highlighting 42 of the most influential and important artists of all time.
Arranged chronologically, it includes:
Mul
The beloved pair of hedgehogs return in a slyly charming story about friends, playing, and doing the same fun thing over and over and over.
It´s finally spring, and Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog are ready to explore the world after having slept all winter.
Everything looks the same, but also new.
Over the course of a lovely day they run into old friends and take part in fun activities—
A visually stunning journey through some key philosophical concepts, presented through simple metaphors and captivating artwork.
The perfect book for a budding philosopher or anyone interested in in exploring profound ideas through art.
The word metaphor comes to us from Ancient Greek, in which it meant “transfer.” In this book, philosophical concepts from throughout history and from all over th
Spend an entire day with a charming farm family—and discover all the things that happen there from morning to night.
This visit to Britta Teckentrup´s Fluffyville community takes young readers through the day in the life of an active farm.
From the early morning barn chores, working in the garden, and a hearty midday lunch to an afternoon in the pool and a late-night party, each of the 7 b
Chris's dream job of working at her local record store suddenly gets a lot more complicated when the lead singer of her favorite band mysterious vanishes... leading her to an incredible discovery: the store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight
Disney Princesses share advice, inspiration, and positivity in 52 gorgeous motivational cards that celebrate inner beauty and the themes of courage, compassion, and kindness. This uplifting deck highlights key attributes and memorable quotes from the 12 official Disney Princess characters to inspire and delight fans of all ages.
Featuring memorable moments from the films and packaged in a keepsake box, this motivational card deck will help children in their growth and development. Each card will spark meaningful conversations and positive thoughts, help build self-esteem, and encourage kids to be kind and compassionate to others.
A magical thief goes on a quest through time to steal an ancient book that may be the key to saving the future of magic in the New York Times bestselling The Last Magician series—all four books now available in a collectible paperback boxed set!
In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they are. A
Penny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this captivating young adult fantasy trilogy set in alternate 1880s London following an immortal African tightrope walker with a destructive destiny—all three books now together in a collectible hardcover boxed set!
As an African tightrope dancer in Victorian London, Iris is used to being strange. She is certainly an unusual sight for leering British audi