Penguin Random House

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is featured in a colorful, double-page spread. Author — Bradley Finger.

13 Architects Children Should Know introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them — from Christopher Wren and Frank Lloyd Wright to Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Zaha Hadid, to name a few. Author — Florian Heine.

Learn how art can trick the mind. *13 Art Illusions Children Should Know* features classic examples of illusion in artwork alongside engaging writing that explains a variety of techniques, including trompe l’oeil, Surrealism, and Photo Realism. Author — Silke Vry.

Discover the origins of art essentials in *13 Art Inventions Children Should Know*. Read about a wide scope of breakthroughs throughout art history, including the first paint tube and the use of perspective. Author — Florian Heine.

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampling of art history's most important movements, from Romanesque to Pop. Author — Brad Finger.

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampling of art history's most important movements, from Romanesque to Pop. Author — Brad Finger.

Discover the captivating unsolved mysteries behind well-known art and artists in *13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know*. Featuring artists from Caravaggio to Banksy, this children’s book is filled with puzzling stories that are sure to intrigue kids.

What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do different kinds of prints look so different from each other? These and other questions are explored in 13 Art Techniques Children Should Know. Author — Angela Wenzel.

Young readers are introduced to the wonders of da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the playful cutouts of Matisse, van Gogh's mesmerizing brushstrokes, and Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light. Games, quizzes, and other activities help readers learn. Author — Angela Wenzel.

This book brings together 13 architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years, including Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Tower of Pisa. It includes games, quizzes, drawings, and other activities. Author — Annette Roeder.

Learn about the world of Modern art! *13 Modern Artists Children Should Know* features bold artwork, profiles on popular artists, and more for children to explore. Perfect for readers ages 9–12, this art book for kids explores Modern, Pop, and Postmodern art. Author — Brad Finger.

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters. Author — Florian Heine. Author — Florian Heine.

This book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions. Author — Angela Wenzel.

This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world's most iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Art historian Brad Finger shares some of the world’s most renowned pictures, which are also the most exciting for children to view and discuss. Author — Brad Finger.

This book takes a look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Games and puzzles enhance this introduction to 3-dimensional masterpieces. Author — Angela Wenzel.

This book highlights 500 years of great art created by women, introducing young readers to amazing painters, sculptors, and photographers. The book features colorful spreads that include important works as well as portraits of the artists themselves. Author — Bettina Schuelmann.

The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art. With colorfully illustrated spreads, this is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in American art. Author — Debra N. Mancoff.

Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, 50 Art Movements You Should Know offers a chronological journey through artistic revolutions, from Realism to the New Leipzig School. Author — Rosalind Ormiston.

Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in this book includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Authors — Thomas Köster and Lars Röper.

This book covers art history over seven centuries. Featured works include Giotto's Arena Chapel frescoes, Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," and Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." A perfect introduction to paintings that have stood the test of time. Authors — Kristina Lowis and Tamsin Pickeral.

50 Photos You Should Know offers a stunning visual history of photography and photojournalism. Recording moments both intimate and earth-shattering, it includes iconic images of people, places, and important events, from the dawn of photography to the present. Author — Brad Finger.

*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Acclaimed as the best book ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles to masks, molds, and cast-making. It includes everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies, manga, and other fantastical characters. Author — Tokyo SFX Makeup Workshop.

Get your ideas flowing with *Abstract Painting* by Petra Tholken. This inspirational and practical book contains 20 acrylic and mixed-media abstract projects with step-by-step instructions. It’s an excellent addition to any artist’s library and it makes a great gift.

Learn the simple art of paint pouring with *Acrylic Paint Pouring: 16 Fluid Painting Projects & Creative Techniques* by Tanya Jung. The book delves into the properties of acrylic paint as well as various mediums, gels, and pastes to create different effects.

Originating in France after World War I, Art Deco quickly spread throughout Europe and America, and encompassed nearly every artistic medium from paintings and photography to furnishings and film. Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is a highly accessible overview of the movement. Author — Lynn Federle Orr.

Art Nouveau: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is an authoritative, accessible, and beautifully illustrated book that explores 50 of the most important works of the Art Nouveau movement, and shows how it impacted every artistic discipline, from architecture to graphic arts to painting to home decor. Author — Susie Hodge.

Master the fundamentals of oil pastels with *Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels* by Tim Fisher. This guide teaches artists new to the medium how to use oil pastels both alone and with watercolors and acrylic inks on a variety of surfaces.

Slow down and savor the simple pleasure of coloring beautifully-designed, hand-drawn flowers with *Bloom: A Flower Coloring Book*.

Bring beautiful rooms and interior design eye candy to life with *Color at Home: A Young House Love Coloring Book*, by *New York Times* best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog “Young House Love.”

Discover the intricacies of creating portraits and learn straightforward solutions to guide your artistic journey in Colored Pencil Painting Portraits. Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists, this colored pencil book covers the entire portrait process. Author — Alyona Nickelsen.

Get creative with the *Creatopia Coloring Book* by renowned artist Vexx. The illustrations are inspired by street art and feature various creatures and critters along with abstract line art in an array of eye-catching designs.

Lia Griffith's Crepe Paper Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Making and Arranging Beautiful Blooms is filled with 30 projects, plus instructions and expert advice on the basics of crafting paper flowers and working with crepe paper. Author - Lia Griffith.

Perfect for artists ages 5 to 105, *Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Coloring Book* is filled with 80 pages of detailed illustrations, playful patterns, and iconic quotes to color and make your own. Based on the beloved classic by Dr. Seuss.

See your world in a whole new way with *Draw Your Day* and *Draw Your World* by artist Samantha Dion Baker. Widely admired and followed by thousands on Instagram for her daily “sketch journal,” in these guides Samantha Dion Baker shares her favorite materials, plus advice for starting and maintaining a daily creative routine.

Combine your passions for drawing and animals with *Drawing Animals Using Grids.* World-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi shows you how to draw cats, dogs, horses, and more. Easy, step-by-step exercises make drawing accessible to everyone. Author – Giovanni Civardi.

Translated into more than 17 languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Author — Betty Edwards.

*Drawing People Using Grids* makes sketching the human form easy. Artist Giovanni Civardi shows you how to draw people of all ages in different poses using the grid system. This simple method makes drawing accessible to everyone, even those who have no previous sketching or art experience. Author – Giovanni Civardi.

Now in a revised and expanded edition, Drawing with Children is a perennial best seller and definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Author — Mona Brookes.

Rediscover your sense of wonder in the *Dream in Color* coloring book. The fun patterns and motivational sayings will flex your creativity as you color your way through the book, and the artist-grade paper is suitable for framing. 40 waterproof stickers are included.

Children are sure to enjoy poring over this book — and come away with a fundamental understanding of how the built world has evolved over time as well as a knowledge of key architectural terms. Authors — Christine Paxmann and Anne Ibelings. Hardcover.

Create everything from handmade signs to custom greeting cards by learning the basics with artist Sarah Ensign’s *Hand Lettering for Beginners.* Multiple styles of lettering, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on worksheets are included in this colorful, spiral-bound guidebook.

*Impressionism: 13 Artists Children Should Know* teaches young readers how painters from Claude Monet to John Singer Sargent introduced Impressionist styles of painting and so changed the course of art history. Author — Florian Heine.

Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style. With a direct, easy-to-follow approach, contemporary artist Juliette Aristides pairs personal examples and insights with theory, assignments, and demonstrations. Author — Juliette Aristides.

Learn the history and techniques of hand lettering with *Lettering Manual* by Ken Barber. This convenient guide features exercises, case studies, and typographic models for various letter styles.

Stitch and paint eye-catching embroidery designs that can be worn as necklaces, broaches, and more with *Mini Hoop Embroideries: Over 60 Little Masterpieces to Stitch and Wear* by Sonia Lyne.

*Modern Crochet* by DeBrosse is a comprehensive guide for both novice and an experienced crocheters alike. Learn how to choose the right tools, read patterns, and create unique crochet projects.

Modern Printmaking provides a fresh, in-depth look at the techniques and history of the six main branches of contemporary printmaking. Fully illustrated, this book walks readers step-by-step through printmaking methods, enabling artists to follow along and create their own works. Author — Sylvie Covey.

Learn the fine art of watercolor painting with *Modern Watercolor Botanicals* by Sarah Simon. Providing beginner, intermediate, and advanced instructions, this comprehensive guide includes detailed diagrams and pictures to help you hone your skills.

Organized by season, *Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe* by Sasha Duerr is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects.

*Oil Painting Step-By-Step* by Noel Gregory, James Horton, Michael Sanders, and Roy Lang is a comprehensive how-to guide for beginning to experienced oil painters. Learn the basics then continue to more advanced techniques like wet on wet, scumbling, sgraffito, impasto, and more.

The most important and best-loved artists of the Pop movement are gathered in Pop Art: 50 Artworks You Should Know, an accessible book filled with painting, photography, film, and sculpture. Author — Gary van Wyk.

Enjoy hours of fun with the *Pop Manga Cute and Creepy Coloring Book* by Pop Surrealist artist Camilla d’Errico. This manga-inspired adult coloring book is filled with illustrations such as ghosts, monster girls, and the undead that are so cute it’s scary.

Learn how to create your own manga with *Pop Manga Drawing* by Camilla d’Errico. This paperback contains 30 easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials on creating cute and quirky pop surrealist characters using graphite and mechanical pencils.

*Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Animals* by Matthew Palmer is a comprehensive beginner’s guide for artists with limited time. Inside are 29 tutorials for creating postcard-size watercolor paintings of more than 20 animals and birds that take only 30 minutes.

*Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Flowers in Watercolour* by Ann Mortimer features 35 quick and easy, postcard-sized exercises that take no longer than 30 minutes to create. Ideal for novice watercolor artists, the book details how to paint flowers of different shapes, colors, and families.

Master artist David Woolass teaches beginners how to paint landscapes in less than 30 minutes in his guide, *Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Landscapes and Watercolour*. Ideal for novices who want to learn how to paint landscapes but don't have much time, the book is broken down into 30 quick and easy-to-follow exercises.

Learn to paint mountain scenes with *Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Mountain Scenes in Watercolour* by Lesley Linley. In this guide, you'll find 32 quick and easy-to-follow mountain scene painting exercises, plus three complete paintings.

Explore the hidden wonders of worlds within with *Rooms of Wonder*. Hidden within every illustration in this mesmerizing coloring book by bestselling author Johanna Basford is a secret key and a locked door.

Learn the textile tradition of shibori with *Shibori for Textile Artists* by Janice Gunner. This book details the historical and cultural background of shibori and contains step-by-step instructions and diagrams that demonstrate different techniques — including tied-resist, stitched resist, immersion dyeing, and more.

Stage Makeup is the actor's complete guide to makeup techniques and materials. Full of step-by-step instructions and detailed exercises, it's a superb, all-purpose resource for anyone doing theater, on any level. Author — Laura Thudium.

The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media. Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know introduces readers to 50 unique artworks that have lost nothing of their irresistible attraction to this day. Author — Brad Finger.

*The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques* was originally published in 1940, and it has been an invaluable reference for artists and art students ever since. Through many updates and editions, it has remained a Bible-like source for painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Author — Ralph Mayer.

Immerse yourself in the simple beauty of a summer’s day with The Bees, Birds, and Butterflies Sticker Anthology, featuring over 1,000 detailed stickers and vintage illustrations that capture the picturesque beauty of a wild country garden.

Get lost in the captivating colors of the natural world with The Botanist’s Sticker Anthology. This luxe collection of botanical stickers includes over 1,000 vintage illustrations of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, exotic plants, and fungi.

The Craft of the Cut is a great introduction to cutting machine crafts with a Circuit, Sizzix, or Silhouette. It features die cutting machine projects to make with 60 SVG files. Author — Lia Griffith.

Deborah Putnoi's interactive sketchbook helps artists reconnect to the open, nonjudgmental creative state that she calls The Drawing Mind. Author — Deborah Putnoi

The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting presents the fundamentals needed to paint masterful landscapes with oil colors, breaking landscapes down into component parts — sky, terrain, trees, and water. This guide showcases tools and techniques for bringing outdoor scenes to life. Author — Suzanne Brooker.

*The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques* is a comprehensive, alphabetical pastel painting reference guide. Beginner and advanced artists can refer to this paperback by professional artist Judy Martin as they develop their individual pastel style.

*The Painter's Handbook: Revised and Expanded* by Mark David Gottsegen is a useful resource with information on a wide variety of art materials including health and safety information as well as dozens of recipes.

Unwind and let your imagination take root with *The Plant Lady: A Floral Coloring Book with Succulents and Flowers* by Sarah Simon. This coloring book is illustrated with plants, flowers, forests, bouquets, and other botanical themes.

Learn manga drawing tips with renowned author and manga artist Camilla d’Errico’s *The Pop Manga Sketchbook*. Containing 30 drawing ideas and plenty of artistic inspiration for artists of all skill levels, this book lies flat for comfortable sketching and works with pencil, pen, or watercolor. Author — Camilla d’Errico.

The Realism Challenge is a captivating, step-by-step guide that teaches artists how to draw and paint stunningly realistic images of common objects, rendered in the style of artist Mark Crilley, host of the popular "Realism Challenge" YouTube video series. Author — Mark Crilley.

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind *The Sketchbook Challenge* are here to help. Author - Sue Bleiweiss.

*Velvet Coloring Posters: Modern Floral Frameable Wall Art* contains 10 pages of 8" x 10" ready-to-color velvet art prints by bestselling author Alli Koch. These black-and-white botanical prints are beautiful enough to display on their own, but you can also add color with your favorite markers, pens, or watercolors.

Build watercolor skills and confidence with *Watercolor Workbook: 30-Minute Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper.* This easy-to-use workbook is filled with 25 beautiful, beginner-friendly, flower and nature sketches on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper, ready for you to paint — no drawing skills required! Each project can be completed in 30 minutes or less.

*Watercolour Flowers Step-by-Step* is a great book or gift for any beginning watercolor artist. Inside are 12 detailed tutorials for creating floral paintings. Watercolor fundamentals, composition, sketching, and background painting are covered. Authors — Wendy Tait, Richard Bolton, Jackie Barrass, and Ann Mortimer.

Where is the Frog? draws young readers into the atmosphere and colors of Claude Monet's garden at Giverny, where Antoinette, a lovely but vain frog, tries to insert herself into the artist's beloved water lily paintings. Author — Géraldine Elschner.

Learn amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed characters, with *Whimsical Stitches* by Lauren Espy. This book contains detailed instructions and 30 easy-to-follow patterns for creating adorable mini amigurumi crochet pieces.

Learn how to make natural dyes from plants with *Wild Color: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes* by Jenny Dean and Karen Diadick Casselman. This book offers information on environmentally friendly dyeing techniques and shows you how to color fabrics using over 65 different plant species and other natural sources.

Travel to fantastical places and imaginary worlds with the *Worlds of Wonder* coloring book by Johanna Basford. Dreamy images of castles, floating islands, fairytale villages, graceful sea turtles, inquisitive cats, lovely songbirds, and more await your artist’s hand.

Print, stamp, stencil, and dye your way to a personalized life. Yellow Owl Workshop's Make It Yours features inventive ideas for every room, skill level, and time constraint. The book covers projects large and small. Transform everyday objects into handcrafted pieces to wear, share, and display. Author — Christine Schmidt.

The Animorphia Tiger in the Night 1,000 Piece Puzzle features colorful, detailed artwork from artist Kerby Rosane’s bestselling book *Animorphia*. The shape-shifting animals in this sturdy jigsaw puzzle transform before your eyes into a tiger prowling the night. It makes a perfect for artists and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

Immerse yourself in the poppy, psychedelic world of artist Hattie Stewart with the Dreamland 500 Piece Puzzle. Filled with vibrant retro designs, this jigsaw puzzle is bold, bright, and charmingly off-kilter.

Unwind offline with the surreal and whimsical artwork of Camilla d’Errico with the Hydie 1,000 Piece Puzzle. A beautiful reproduction of the renowned manga and Pop Surrealist’s fan-favorite painting, this 1,000-piece puzzle features sturdy, high-quality puzzle pieces.

Celebrate women in art with the Women in Art 500 Piece Puzzle! This stylish and colorful puzzle, designed by best-selling author and acclaimed illustrator Rachel Ignatofsky, portrays 15 women artists.

Get together with friends and family to play the Words of Art Game. Each player chooses the art card they think is the best visual representation of the designated storyteller’s prompt. It’s a great gift for any art lover as it features 150 different artworks, with more than half by women and more than a third by artists of color.