Today im sharing some wonderful books about monet that youll want to read with your kids. Sep 26, 2017 claude monet revised edition getting to know the worlds greatest artists. Featuring loose brushstrokes painting demonstration by malcom dewey. An illustrated exploration of the a day with claude monet in giverny style et design langue anglaise. Between my parents and my third grade teacher, all of whom instilled a great love and appreciation for the fine arts within me at a young age, a childrens book whose main character gets to visit the impressionist painter claude monets house and gardens in giverny. Claude monet revised edition getting to know the worlds. Discover book depositorys huge selection of claude monet books online. No one but myself knows the anxiety i go through and the trouble i give myself. Where is the frog a childrens book inspired by claude monet childrens books inspired by famous artworks 978379799. Oct 01, 2007 laurence anholt is the author and illustrator of several children s books about famous artists, all available in north america from b. See all books authored by claude monet, including claude monet portfolio, and monet by himself, and more on.
The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books. Julie is a young french girl who takes a train with her mother to visit monet s garden. Primary school art elementary art artist monet artist art art activities for kids preschool art claude monet kids art class 3rd grade art. It spends much of this time going over monets artwork itself, going over quite a few of his pieces. In his mature works, monet developed his method of producing repeated studies of the same motif in series, changing canvases with. Sunshine and waterlilies from the smart about art series is an especially good monet read for elementary age children.
The beloved childrens book is returning to print in the u. A childrens book inspired by claude monet by geraldine elschner 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The story is based on julie manet, daughter of the painter berthe morisot, who owned a greyhound named laertes or louie. The green fingers of monsieur monet by giancarlo ascari and pia valentinis is the first childrens book published by the royal academy of the arts. Stephane girel a tale inspired by claude monets water lilie. Painter of light is a fiftyfive minute long documentary. The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books for children anholt, laurence on. Aug, 2002 discover book depository s huge selection of claude monet books online. It introduces kids to the world of painting and especially to claude monet. The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books for children. This innovative art book for children contains fullcolor photos of many of monets. Claude monet was not only an amazing painter he was one of the founders of the impressionist movement but he also created one of the. Feb 25, 2016 enjoy monet s water lilies while listening to looking glass river from my land of nod cd. Claude monet for kids talking and writing about art the kitchen.
The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books for children impressionism. Today im sharing some wonderful books about monet that youll want to read with. The great artists series launches with a quartet of paperoverboard biographies, including analysis and reproductions of their masterpieces, as well as timelines of important events during their l. Linnea in monets garden 1992 the movie linnea in monets garden is based on the childrens book of the same title. Story directly inspired by the art newspapers article on the artistss japanese ornament, which sat in the dining room at his. Its written like monet for kids by kids except for the author isnt actually a kid. Enjoy monets water lilies while listening to looking glass river from my land of nod cd. Oct 16, 2017 katie and the waterlily pond by james mayhew read out loud by daddy reads. Nov 22, 2018 the magical garden of claude monet by laurence anholt read aloud. Claude monet for kids talking and writing about art the. He was the subject of several paintings by his father and married his stepsister, blanche hoschede. It gets wrapped up a little too much in side issues near the end but it picks back up again. The magical garden of claude monet by laurence anholt read. And she has visited the painter claude monets garden.
The magical garden of claude monet book by laurence anholt. Jun 05, 2014 art with mati and dada henri matisse kids animated short stories in english duration. Katie and the waterlily pond by james mayhew read out loud by daddy reads. Aunt jessicas bedtime stories, monet paints a day youtube. Jan 01, 20 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. My children s book art class looked at linnea in monet s garden by christina bjork and lena anderson.
I get madder and madder on giving back what i feel. Who was claude monet waldron, ann, who hq, marchesi. Claude monet has 173 books on goodreads with 1502 ratings. Claude monet books list of books by author claude monet. He is a very famous artist who created thousands of paintings in what was, at the time, a new and exciting style. Studying master artist claude monet in your homeschool. 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 artists work. As they arrive into the countryside, her dog runs away and is found in monet s garden.
Monets beloved pottery cat comes to life in childrens book. Inspired by his sons love of trains, monet decided to show art critics that impressionism could be more than just seascapes. Dec 25, 2017 introduction to claude monet, suitable for primary elementary children. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens. I have given it 2 stars for the actual presentation of the book, and monet s paintings. The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books for. A lovely but vain frog, antoinette engages in increasingly determined antics in her effort to be featured in a famous artists paintings of a pond in. Monet water lilies coloring page elegant 41 best claude monet art project for kids images howtobeaweso. Stephane girel a tale inspired by claude monets water lilies. They couldnt wait to get started on creating some water lilies of their own. These printable resources and books are the perfect way to introduce claude monet for kids. Art with mati and dada henri matisse kids animated short stories in english duration.
Inspired by his son s love of trains, monet decided to show art critics that impressionism could be more than just seascapes. Jean monet august 8, 1867 february 10, 1914 was the eldest son of french impressionist artist claude monet and camille doncieux monet and the brother of michel monet. How to draw monets garden childrens books the guardian. I like this series because the information is presented in book report form. S they include degas and the little dancer, leonardo and the flying boy, the magical garden of claude monet, and van gogh and the sunflowers. Aug 09, 2011 linnea in monets garden christina bjork text lena anderson drawings this was one of my favorite books as a young child. The magical garden of claude monet also consider anholts marvelous book anholts artists activity book. Getting to know the world s greatest artists series combines a delightful mix of fullcolor historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoonstyle illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers ages 89. Laurence anholt is the author and illustrator of several children s books about famous artists, all available in north america from b. Claude monet, in full oscarclaude monet, born november 14, 1840, paris, francedied december 5, 1926, giverny, french painter who was the initiator, leader, and unswerving advocate of the impressionist style. A children s book inspired by claude monet children s books inspired by famous artworks by geraldine elschner and stephane girel apr 25, 20. She even stood on the same little japanese bridge that monet painted so. Impressionist claude monet for kids playground parkbench.
For three months in 1877, he painted on the platform of the saintlazare t. The magical garden of claude monet anholts artists books for children by laurence anholt is a wonderful story of a young girls visit to monets gardens. I love these history books and this one explains how the artist came to paint his unique style. Looking at monets famous water lilies paintings in books and online really got my kids creative juices flowing. Please like this video and subscribe to my channel. The magical garden of claude monet by laurence anholt read aloud duration.
Artist of the monthmonet monet coloring pages icolor masterpieces the japanese bridge the bridge in monets garden by claude monet, giverny, line drawing claude monet houses on the alterzaan. Sep 01, 2003 the magical garden of claude monet anholt s artists books for children by laurence anholt is a wonderful story of a young girl s visit to monet s gardens. James mayhew wrote an excellent series in which our girl katie interacts not with the artists but with the subjects of the paintings. Danneberg dramatizes a day in claude monets life, based on an actual event in 1885.
Monet once had a joint art show with the premier sculptor of the time, auguste rodin. Sunshine and waterlilies smart about art katie and the waterlily pond. The magical garden of claude monet is a great way to expose young children to impressionist art. The magical garden of claude monet by laurence anholt. Oh, and disregard the amazon information for this one. A picnic with monet mini masters where is the frog a childrens book inspired by claude monet. Claude monet is sometimes known as the father of french impressionism.
Monet paints a day, by julie danneberg and illustrated by caitlin heimerl. Claude monet is one of my own favorite artists, so it was a delight to research his works of art with my kids. Linnea in monets garden by christina bjork goodreads. Where is the frog a childrens book inspired by claude monet. This book could have used many of monet s pictures each with a frog to find and perhaps other things to notice so that children could learn to look at and enjoy art, plus a fun story. When antoinette, a comely young frog, learns that a. A childrens book directly inspired by the art newspapers article on claude monets japanese pottery cat, which sat in the dining room at his giverny home, will be published in may. 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. He painted many pictures of his first wife camille.
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