Brush With Greatness: Claude Monet (Curious Fox Books) Educational Book for Kids Ages 5 and Up - Impressionism Art History Biography with Fun Facts

Introduce your kids to the giants of art! For kids in grades 1-4, ages 5-8, ATOS: 3.9, Fountas & Pinnell: S, Lexile: 625 Claude Monet, his life, and his works of art, arranged in chronological order Beautiful reproductions of Monet's most enduring paintings Part of the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program, a digital educational tool used to monitor and manage students' independent reading practices and reading comprehension Learn about the amazing life and works of art of Claude Monet as told through the eyes of a (fictitious) train station attendant, Gabriel! Tasked with keeping the area where Monet painted outside of a Paris train station clean, the master painter soon befriended Gabriel, sharing stories of how he would sneak away from school to paint by the ocean, attending art school, and the impact of meeting artist Eugene Boudin had on his painting. He shares how critics of Monet's early, colorful works led him to destroy many of his paintings, his darker works of what he observed at a Paris train station, and how his return to more colorful pieces and his brushwork led to him being referred to as an impressionist. Beautiful chronologically arranged reproductions of many of his early works and most famous paintings are featured throughout the book, plus further reading and website recommendations, maps, a glossary, and an index. This content is developed for young readers, grades 1-4 (ages 5-8), and is part of the acclaimed Renaissance Accelerated Reader program. Encourage your child's interest in art history, with Brush with Greatness: Claude Monet! "This is a truly delightful series that offers young readers an engaging connection to some of our greatest artists." — Susquehanna Art Museum "I love how Brush with Greatness introduces kids to the story behind the artist, giving children the ability to explore masterpieces with context." — Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog founder & author
ASIN: B0D98WCWVP
VSKU: BVV.B0D98WCWVP.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Tamra B. Orr
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.