Katie and the Waterlily Pond: A Journey Through Five Magical Monet Masterpieces
Author: Mayhew, James
Reading Age: 4 to 5 Junior Infants
Publisher: Orchard
Illustrator: n/a
ISBN-13: 9781408304648
Number of pages: 32
Book Description
Katie is desperate to win an art competition at the gallery, but the judging is at three o’clock! Surely Katie can paint a terrific picture before the deadline . . . c... Read more
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Book Description
Katie is desperate to win an art competition at the gallery, but the judging is at three o’clock! Surely Katie can paint a terrific picture before the deadline . . . can’t she?
In this book, Katie explores five Monet masterpieces:
Blanche Monet Painting
Bathers at La Grenouillere
The Rue Montorgueil, Paris
Path Through the Poppies
The Waterlily Pond
James Mayhew’s hugely successful Katie series literally brings classic art to life for children. In each of the stories, Katie is able to step through the frame and into the world of the paintings where she interacts with the characters in the masterpieces. These bestselling picture books now have a huge fanbase and James’s gallery and art events are often fully-booked. The Katie series are such a success that it has become an essential part of many children’s creative learning.
Review
This lovely picture book will be very popular. (Bookseller 20100521)
An entertaining initiation into the world of Impressionism. (School Librarian 20101201)
Both beautiful and useful. (Families Magazine 20111001)
Fun for younger kids. (travelforkids.com 20120201)
About the Author
James created his first Katie book Katie’s Picture Show in 1989 as a way to share his enthusiasm for art with children. Katie remains a firm favourite to this day, and the series has a great fanbase. James lives in Letchworth, Hertfordshire with his wife and son.
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