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My Art Book of Happiness
Series: My Art Books
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Emotions are part of every toddler's day ... and now, part of their first art collection!
My Art Book of Happiness features 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods, introducing emotions through one of the most important feelings of all – happiness. Each image is accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text, with the work's title and artist's name included as secondary material for true integration of narrative and information.
It's a perfect introduction to this wonderful emotion for families of all kinds.
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My Art Book of Happiness by Shana Gozansky is praised for its ability to pair famous artworks with engaging, read-aloud text, appealing to both children and art-loving adults. The book is described as a rich introduction to fine art for young audiences, beautifully binding together themes of love, happiness, and human experiences. Critics admire its elegant presentation and its power to demystify complex emotions for toddlers, teaching them about happiness through vibrant artworks.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781838660826
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 08 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 508g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Shana Gozansky is a freelance theater director whose work has been produced from NYC to LA. She holds an MFA in directing from the Brown/ Trinity Rep MFA Programs and is a graduate of Bard College. She is a Drama League Directing Fellow and her focus is on developing new plays. Shana is an avid museumgoer and art-appreciator, a mother of a toddler and a witty and prolifi c social media humorist.
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