The children's edition of Phaidon Press's best selling, "The Art Book" presents thirty of the most significant artists and engaging works of art from every period.

Award-winning artist and former family programs coordinator at the NYC Museum of Modern Art, author Joyce Raimondo, teaches children grades 1-5 how to use art as a springboard for their own self-expression.

These beautifully illustrated books make art history lessons come alive with engaging and fun hands-on activities. They illustrate how each artist gained inspiration and expressed their innermost feelings, as well as provide a source of joy and fun.

Young children love a good game of “I Spy with My Little Eye.” In this beautifully designed book they are playfully challenged to find details “hidden” in some of the world’s greatest paintings.

Included are several books from the Anholt's Artists Books for Children series, in which author and illustrator Laurence Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. For ages 4-8.

One of the first series of books for kids 7 to 12 that provides a fun, educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Kids learn to build Asian kites, fold Origami, appreciate the ancient art of flower arranging, or write and illustrate haiku.

Blue Dog Speaks prominently emphasizes the titles of Cajun artist George Rodrigue's wildly popular Blue Dog paintings. His titles provide insight - whether humorous or nostalgic or sad - into the human condition.

"The Cave Painter of Lascaux" is sure to spark children's curiosity about art and art history. On a school trip to the Caves of Lascaux in the south of France, Anna gets separated from the class and bumps into a real caveman — one of the artists who painted the pictures. Hardcover. 32 pages.

This brand-new title in Laurence Anholt's beautifully illustrated children's series of stories about famous artists, Anholt's Artists Books for Children, recounts an adventure experienced by Paul, a little boy who is named after his father, Paul Cézanne.

Charley Harper Colors is a charming board book that helps young toddlers learn to identify colors. Harper's bold and vivid illustrations are a visual treat sure to engage every child's imagination. Early readers can also begin to recognize the written names of colors.

Written for young readers ages 9-12, the "Children Should Know" series introduces children to great artists, artworks, and architecture in a fun and engaging manner.

This engaging guide takes children on an international tour of the world's greatest art, from the first daub of paint in prehistoric caves to today's performance art. This book's approach is to look at art as an international exchange of ideas.

A full-color illustrated introduction to the lives and art of major artists developed especially for young students. Each DVD and companion book analyzes the reproductions of key master works, and children learn new ways to observe and think about art.

This book is a great learning tool for ages 4–12 as art teacher Nicole Siebert shows actual photos of children doing the innovative art projects step by step. It includes 25 art projects that employ crayons, markers, paint, paper, and more. Author — Nicole Siebert. 88 pages.

Young Marie wants to be a ballerina, but her parents have no money for lessons. She must earn what little money she can as an artist's model at a ballet school. Then, her life takes an unusual turn when she models for the famous sculptor, Edgar Degas.

This book is intended for young artists (ages 4 to 12) who want to experience and enjoy painting, sculpture, drawing, and building works of art to follow the styles of the great masters, such as Van Gogh, Michelangelo, or Rembrandt.

This book helps children appreciate the different ways that artists employ nature in their work. It examines an array of examples, including sculpture gardens, mazes, land art, and nature-related works in museums, while exploring the works of international artists. Author — Barbara Stieff. 96 pages.

This book is a comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for children between the ages of 3 and 6. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Paperback. 576 pages.

Japanese artist Hokusai is one of the world's most celebrated printmakers. His famous woodcut, “The Great Wave,” epitomizes the artist's characteristic techniques and themes. In this children's book, the artist's masterpiece is the genesis for a simple but compelling story. Hardcover. 32 pages.

One of Marc Chagall's most enduring paintings is the basis for this beautifully crafted children's book that tells an enchanting story. The book includes a gorgeous reproduction of Chagall's masterpiece "Les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel" and introduces young readers to Chagall's work. 32 pages.

These colorful soft-cover books are part of the popular Williamson Kids Can! series. Choose from titles that teach and reinforce children's knowledge of the elements of art, the letters of the alphabet, or the environment.

In Big Book of Everything Manga, kids learn how to draw manga eyes, heads, faces, and bodies, as well as manga fantasy characters, manga "shoujo," and manga monsters. Detailed illustrations offer step-by-step instruction and fun, colorful inspiration.

The award-winning Learn to Draw Animals is a journey into the wild kingdom. Following easy, step-by-step instructions, children learn to draw 26 wild creatures, starting with basic shapes that are developed into remarkably lifelike finished images. This book is geared to children age six and older.

Learn to Draw Cats and Kittens is filled with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make drawing easy and fun. As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. Geared to children age six and older.

Featuring Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Belle, and others, this activity book makes it easy and fun for kids to learn to draw their favorite Disney princesses. Step-by-step instructions lead young artists through the drawing process. Paperback. 144 pages.

If you know kids who love dogs and drawing, this award-winning book is made just for them! Learn to Draw Dogs and Puppies includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 25 dogs and puppies of all different breeds. This book is geared to children age six and older.

Learn to Draw Farm Animals teaches children how easy it can be to draw all their favorite barnyard animals — cows, horses, pigs, and more! Beginning with basic shapes, kids learn to create amazingly lifelike drawings simply by following clear, step-by-step illustrations. ages six and older.

Horses and ponies are a favorite subject of beginning artists. Beginning with basic shapes and ending in equine masterpieces, children learn to develop drawings of 25 different breeds. Learn to Draw Horses and Ponies is geared to children age six and older. Russell Farrell.

Learn to Draw Planes, Choppers & Watercraft makes it easy for kids to draw a wide range of exciting, realistically rendered moving machines. Using basic shapes as a starting point, the book demonstrates how to draw by building up forms, resulting in lifelike finished drawings. Ages 6 and older.

Now kids can learn to create their own underwater world with the award-winning book, Learn to Draw Sea Creatures. Beginning with basic shapes, children are led through the process of developing amazingly realistic finished drawings by following easy, step-by-step instructions. ages six and older.

Zoro is a little boy who lived in 17th century Italy, long before airplanes flew in the sky. But Zoro is also an apprentice to the artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci - and Leonardo is experimenting with a revolutionary flying machine!

Julie lives in Paris, but she longs to walk in a beautiful country garden. When her mother takes her on a visit to rural Giverny, Julie discovers a beautiful garden and befriends a man whom she believes to be the gardener. In fact, he is Claude Monet.

When Monique, a young nurse, steps into the home of an elderly patient, she finds herself in rooms filled with the most vivid color she has ever seen. Her patient is the artist Henri Matisse, and as Matisse recovers, he and Monique become friends.

This super fun project book, which comes complete with a host of art supplies, is truly a treasure trove of art lessons and instruction for the aspiring painter, renderer, and sculptor — from age 5 to 105!

Youngsters 5 and up will learn basic art techniques and use them to produce fabulous finished pieces. This series gently takes youngsters beyond what they know - on the left page are how-tos, on the right page is the finished piece. By Jennifer Lipsey.

This book goes beyond the paint jar and brush to allow children to explore the world of painting techniques. They'll learn how to use easily acquired materials to plan imaginative painting activities, and experiment and create with a variety of supplies.

Behold the fascinating story - based on true fact - of a world-famous artist and a little girl who became one of his models.

This fun-filled book teaches young readers all about color by leading them on a fascinating journey through the history of western art. As they read the book, children are invited to wander through a virtual art gallery where each room features a different color. Author — Silke Vry. 96 pages.

Author Molly Blaisdell transports young readers to the city of Amsterdam in the 1650s. It is a time when world-renowned artist Rembrandt van Rijn is at the height of fame among his patrons - and when his young son Titus longs to become a great painter.

Jean, this story's handsome, long-haired little boy, happens to have a very famous father - the artist Pierre Auguste Renoir. But the boy also has a problem. Despite Jean's many protests, his father thinks Jean's hair is too beautiful to be cut short.

In this story, Rockwell is having trouble finding exactly the right model to pose with Scotty for a series of four calendar illustrations. The sought-after model turns out to be a dog - but the canine shouldn't be too small or too large.

This wonderful book contains more than 100 hands-on art ideas for kids to enhance the enjoyment of their favorite children's books. Fun and easy art projects in Storybook Art will encourage children to read and re-read their favorite books.

Little Suzette and her nursemaid enjoy daily walks in the handsome park near their home, where they often see a tall, elegant lady strolling in the park with her tiny puppy. Then, a comical incident transforms Suzette and the puppy into friends.

Kids won't be able to resist grabbing their markers, pencils, and crayons when they get their hands on this fun and stylish book full of exciting things to doodle!

The Usborne Book of Drawing, Doodling and Coloring is packed with wonderfully wild pictures to color, groovy guided drawing activities, and doodle-starters from which drawings can grow and grow until they cover the whole page. It's pure delight for children age six and older. 126 pages.

Doodles — boy oh boy! That's what young artists are sure to say when they open the pages of The Usborne Book of Drawing, Doodling, and Coloring for Boys.

From birds to butterflies, fairies to fashion, and rainbows to shooting stars, "The Usborne Book of Drawing, Doodling, and Coloring for Girls" is filled with gorgeous, original artwork that's irresistible to girls who love to doodle and color.

Young Camille befriends a strange visitor to his small town, and one day he brings this man a gift of bright, beautiful sunflowers. The man is the artist Vincent van Gogh, and the sunflowers quickly become the subject of a magnificent painting.

Geared to children age six and older, Walter Foster’s award-winning “Learn to Draw” series helps young artists draw their favorite subjects with creativity and confidence by taking the mystery out of drawing.

Modern images composed of simple yet bold shapes adorn the pages of this coloring book — triangles, dots, stripes, googly eyes, and more are artfully designed on every page, inviting you to color in, out, on, and around the lines. Paperback. 96 pages.