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A Question of the Arts: What Made the Mona Lisa Smile (and other questions about fine arts)

Name: A Question of the Arts: What Made the Mona Lisa Smile (and other questions about fine arts)
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526329813
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By Mary Auld

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Uncover the mysteries of fine art in this fun question-based book for kids. What made the Mona Lisa smile? Why do artists love painting haystacks? And just how can you make art with elephant poo? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Uncover the mysteries of fine art in this fun question-based book for kids

Description

Uncover the mysteries of fine art in this fun question-based book for kids.

What made the Mona Lisa smile? Why do artists love painting haystacks? And just how can you make art with elephant poo? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!

With an engaging question-and-answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of the arts. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, initiating an exploration of art topics and debunking some popular myths along the way!

The lively layout is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making the arts fun and accessible for every young reader.

Titles in the series:

A Question of the Arts: Architecture / Craft / Dance / Film / Fine Art / Literature / Music / Theatre

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526329813

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.