Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book

Name: Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781474986243
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Rosie Dickins

Series: Magic Painting Books

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Summary

In Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book by Rosie Dickins, children can embark on an artistic adventure as they explore black and white illustrations inspired by renowned paintings. Using water, the blank outlines magically burst into colour, revealing vibrant scenes while providing an engaging introduction to art history. This activity book not only entertains but also educates young readers about famous artworks in an interactive way.
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Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy interactive art activities combined with a touch of history. Children can explore famous paintings and bring them to life with water, fostering creativity while learning about art and culture in an engaging way.

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Description

Create your own masterpieces as you discover famous works of art.

Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into colour.

Published with London's world-famous National Gallery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474986243

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Illustration: B&W illustrations that become colour illustrations when water is applied

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ian McNee

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Rosie Dickins Series: Magic Painting Books

About the Author

Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

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