There are a wide range of activities in this book that can be used with children of varying ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to early elementary aged children. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site. Lucy micklethwait s most popular book is a child s book of art. I think the next 2 are called come look with me with 2 diff.
It is large and they can sit and hold it and enjoy the pictures. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. A first art book by quarto generic staff and lucy micklethwait 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Highlighting thirteen paintings by artists from contrasting schools and cultures, an amusing gift book challenges cat fans to find the felines in each picture and offers an introduction to art for younger readers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Lucy micklethwait is a thoughtful children s book creator. Great pictures, first words by lucy micklethwait the works of art in this book are organized by topic the family, pets, shapes, etc. In the helen oxenbury nursery story book, for instance, her drawings really do add another dimension to each tale, and answer some of the questions that spring to a child s mind, marcus crouch commented in junior bookshelf. Using works of art, she has the reader search for one item in each work of art. Books by lucy micklethwait author of a childs book of art.
With that liberating encouragement, the readers are then let loose to find a square in a kandinsky, an oval in a klee, a cone in a magritte. Once in the toddler phase, a place to play picasso is absolutely essential. An introduction to art appreciation exposes young readers to more than one hundred works of art from a wide range of periods, cultures, and artists, and with. Great pictures first words by lucy micklethwait 21 times. Author lucy micklethwait examines 14 paintings, all varying in period and style, and offers information about specific details in each painting. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Discover great paintings, a lucy micklethwait on amazon. The carefully selected roundup of stunning art collected in this largef. The child s book of art features full color pictures, including some detail views. For the very young it is full of familiar everyday objects and concepts. For sale is a brand new version of a child s book of art by lucy micklethwait and this book is ready for immediate shipment. While they may not have discussed the meaning, the first step in developing art appreciation and understanding is art awareness.
I just checked and im actually shocked that, even though ive got a bunch of her books on my toread shelf, that this is only the third book by her that ive actually read. Discover great paintings by lucy micklethwait 1999, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The perfect art book for small children is one that opens their eyes and makes them want to keep looking. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A childs book of art series by lucy micklethwait goodreads. An introduction to art that uses wellknown works of art to illustrate familiar words. As is true of her previous books, micklethwait i spy a freight. Buy a cheap copy of a child s book of play in art by lucy micklethwait. See all books authored by lucy micklethwait, including childs book of art, and i spy. The book includes more than 110 great works of art from all over the world, with each painting illustrating the first word of a concept, a short biography of each artist and each picture is labelled with title, date, artist and provenance. Explore books by lucy micklethwait with our selection at. A childs book of play in art by lucy micklethwait alibris.
Discover great paintings has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lucy micklethwait changes the way we see i spy in her book. Transportation in art by lucy micklethwait shapes in art spot the shape series by rebecca rissman colors. Buy a child s book of play in art by lucy micklethwait online at alibris. Her favorite is lucy micklethwaits a childs book of art. A child s book of art is intended to be an introduction into the world of fine arts. Over and over again my children pointed out things which i had never noticed beforean apple that had fallen to the floor, a funnyshaped shoe, an expression on a face. Lucy micklethwait invites the reader to take a closer look at paintings by such artists as botticelli, bruegel, velasquez, copley, and van gogh, providing information about the artist, subject, and medium of each. Great pictures first words library binding november 8, 1993 by lucy micklethwait. Speaking of fine art, pick up a copy of a childs book of art by lucy micklethwait for your little artist in the. An alphabet in art by lucy micklethwait and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 03, 2020 children will learn the lessons and stories behind the paintings. Great pictures, first words 1993 and a child s book of play in art 1996, both dk are fine companion.
Just one of these activities allows enough time for a picture to be filed away in a child s memory, and that is what this book is all about. Following animals and colours, the third in this innovative series for the very young explores paintings that focus on children. While all the paintings are by skilled artists, some are very familiar while others are much less so. Its a large book that doesnt fit well on the expedit bookshelf, but i like the groupings of the pictures for a baby and toddler. The ispy books about art by lucy micklethwait look very good, and appropriate for quite a wide age range of children. Lucy micklethwait is the author of a child s book of art 4. I dont even know if that book is still included in the sonlight prek cores anymore, but it is still a fabulous and favorite book in our home.
Great pictures, first words selected by lucy micklethwait, dorling kindersley limited, london. Apr 15, 2008 youd be surprised how quick those little houdini hands learn to maneuver or how quick they can royally mess up your cell phone address book. With a collection of more than seventy superb reproductions of some of the world s greatest paintings, children can imagine living in a castle, dancing with degas s. Great pictures first words 9781564582034 by micklethwait, lucy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. A child s book of play in art lucy micklethwait on. Children will react spontaneously to the color, the action, and the texture of these works of art, and the inquiry method of observation will help them to develop a sensitivity to detail and analysis.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Lucy micklethwait is an expert on conceiving art books for young children, and has created the first art book series for frances lincoln, the bestselling eye spy. A childs book of art by lucy micklethwait joey and i took the kids to the art museum for the first time and although they didnt have any of van goghs works there, we were able to admire many beautiful works of art and we also saw some that we totally didnt get. Lively descriptions accompany the illustrations, and. I spy, surely the most cultured alphabet book around, is. Micklethwait includes information about the subjects of each painting and brief biographical points about each artist.
Great pictures, first words by lucy micklethwait 1993, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Look at this sections highlight specific details in the painting, why dont you sideboxes provide ideas for activities, while did you know. Lucy micklethwait has 25 books on goodreads with 2508 ratings. By asking simple questions and playing easy matching games, readers learn to identify basic emotions and messages that are communicated through the universal language of images. In essence this is a simplewordsandpictures book, but the pictures are done by some of the greatest artists in history. The author has put together a collection of paintings in various categories, with words. A child s book of play in art has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Great pictures first words micklethwait, lucy on amazon.
Vincent van gogh unit study for k2 enjoy the learning journey. Here are 18 works of art chosen to illustrate all kinds of activities in a child s day boys eating by murillo, a child writing by renoir, a girl sleeping by millais. Featured books by lucy micklethwait reading rockets. Discover great paintings, a by lucy micklethwait and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Young children will delight in seeing familiar animals in their natural habitats, portrayed in the distinct styles of various artists. I am always on the lookout for fun art books that will stir my daughters imagination and cultivate her interest in art. More than 100 famous paintings are exquisitely reproduced in full color to illustrate a child s first words and concepts, such as numbers, shapes, and opposites. Great pictures, first words by lucy micklethwait 1993, hardcover at the. Paintings are organized around simple themes that would be familiar to young children. I am a huge fan of lucy micklethwait s art books for children. Buy a child s book of play in art by micklethwait, lucy isbn. I dont even know if that book is still included in the sonlight prek cores anymore, but it is still a fabulous and favorite book. This beautiful and fascinating book introduces children to some of the worlds most famous paintings.
For a fun and simple though very tall book to introduce children to art history, a child s book of art by lucy micklethwait is a great choice. Lucy micklethwait says, i began to play i spy with paintings with my own children. See more ideas about childrens books, books and art books for kids. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Each twopage spread includes approximately four paintings by famous artists that fit the topic. Lucy micklethwait books list of books by author lucy micklethwait. These are possibly better for younger children up to age 5 or 6. Part of that schedule was a series of discussion questions i wrote to help my little girl relate to the art included in a childs book of art by lucy micklethwait. Lucy micklethwait, author of a child s book of art. Aug 10, 2010 one thing noone has mentioned so far is the wonderful series of childrens art books by lucy micklethwait. Buy a cheap copy of child s book of art by lucy micklethwait.
Great pictures first words by lucy micklethwait 583 copies van gogh getting to know the worlds greatest by mike venezia 514 copies mathterpieces. Discover great paintings by lucy micklethwait this book gives kids an excellent overview of paintings by such artists as botticelli, bruegel, velasquez, copely, and van gogh. Mostly famous, but some notsofamous works of art arranged in thematic patterns for young children. This is a great book to introduce art to young children. With a collection of more than seventy superb reproductions of some of the worlds greatest paintings, children can imagine living in a castle, dancing with degass. Artist study october 2011 sandro botticelli sandro botticelli c. Lucy micklethwait says, i began to play i spy with paintings with my own children when they were very young.
A childs book of play in art by lucy micklethwait 1996. As is true of her previous books, micklethwait i spy a freight train, p. Artist study october 2011 sandro botticelli adding to. Lucy micklethwait books list of books by author lucy. A first art book by lucky micklethwait a childs book of play in art by lucky micklethwait. Its a seek and find kind of book with themes like family, sisters, brothers, pets, seashore, transportation, numbers, colors, and so on. Buy a child book of art by lucy micklethwait online at alibris. This is a wonderful way to both interest children and educate them about works of art, and have them begin to become familiar with artistic elements and styles. Buy a child s book of art by lucy micklethwait online at alibris. Its never too early to make art a way of life capitol hill.
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