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Katie Meets The Impressionists Paperback – May 1, 2007

by James Mayhew (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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Katie's trip to the museum to see Impressionist art leads to a magical journey through the actual paintings. In paperback for the first time.

"This British import pays joyful homage to the world of the Impressionists. When Katie and her grandmother visit an art museum to celebrate the elder's birthday, the girl wanders into a gallery where she admires Claude Monet's The Luncheon.... With a blink of her eyes, Katie is magically transported into the painting... Lovely watercolors emulate the style of the Impressionists... Not only does this delightful fantasy succeed as art education, but it's a charming story as well." --School Library Journal
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Scholastic Bookshelf
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    9.75 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    0439935083
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0439935081
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JAMES MAYHEW is a graduate of Maidstone College of Art, and lives in Hertfordshire, England. His other titles include Secret in the Garden and Who Wants a Dragon?.

About the Author

James Mayhew was born in Stamford, England and graduated from the Maidstone College of Art in 1987, with first class honors. He is a prolific and renowned illustrator who hopes to peak young children’s interest in music and art. He is enthusiastic about his subjects and this passion is apparent in his work.

Mayhew’s first children’s book was Katie’s Picture Show. He developed this subject into a successful children’s series about a young museumgoer who is able to step into paintings and learn about the artists and their eras. Other titles in this series are Katie and Mona Lisa, Katie and the Sunflowers, and Katie Meets the Impressionists. His other books include The Secret Garden, which Kirkus Reviews called “a breathtaking…masterful homage.” He has also illustrated titles for several writers including Elisabeth Beresford and Joyce Dunbar.

In 1994, Mayhew received the New York Times Book Award for his illustrations in The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams. He has sold his artwork worldwide and exhibited it throughout Hertfordshire, in London, Cambridge, Paris and New York.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition (May 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439935083
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439935081
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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Award-winning author & illustrator James Mayhew is the creator of the best-selling KATIE series, ELLA BELLA books and ONCE UPON A TUNE. He is also the illustrator of MRS NOAH'S POCKETS (by Jackie Morris), the MOUSE & MOLE series (by Joyce Dunbar), Polari Prize-winner NEN AND THE LONELY FISHERMAN (by Ian Eagleton) and GASPARD THE FOX by Zeb Soanes.

James is also a presenter of family classical concerts, and takes part in many unique events at music festivals all over the country. His collaborators include the London Mozart Players, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

For more information visit www.jamesmayhew.co.uk

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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London Riley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Beautiful Books
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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My 6 year old daughter fell in love with Katie and her adventures. We picked up a few of these books before a long vacation to France. I knew that we would be visiting several museums, and I wanted to give our little girl a tiny bit of knowledge about art/artists/museums. Little did we know these books set her up for the most amazing adventures in the Lourve, Musee D'Orsey and Musee L'orangerie. I had to drag her out of the museums, and she has already asked when we can go back. We have gone ahead and purchased several more of these little books for our trip to New York and Chicago. She says that these books are "very fun, and very good for people who like to paint and who like to learn about art."
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MomXs8isgreat
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth adding to your child's library
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2012
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After having read about the "Katie" books from a blog detailing excellent children's literature, I checked some out at the local library, and later purchased this one as a gift for my daughter's birthday. These books are exciting for both boys and girls, as her brothers enjoy them too. Katie, a young girl who frequents art museums with her grandmother, is able to transport herself into paintings and experiences an exciting adventure every time. My children are fascinated by this concept, and I love how they are introduced to famous paintings and their titles in the process. Not long after reading this particular book, we were out at a store not too long after where my 5-year old spotted a Monet painting and could identify the artist immediately. This book is worth adding to your child's library.
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Carme Sevenster
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2012
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I am a homeschooling mother and is therefore always on the look out for educational books. I love this book, the story is very engaging and the images are wonderfully done.

I purchased a few "Katie" books, it is the best introduction to artists and famous paintings. My kids love showing off their knowledge about paintings and the artists who painted it - all thanks to Katie. "Katie meets the Impressionists" tells a beautiful story of a little girl named Katie who visits the art museum with her grandmother. While in the museum wonderful things start to happen ...

These books are wonderful and young children love them to bits! Highly recommended.
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LucasP
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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The book is well written and exciting to read to children. My copy was more well-worn that I expected it to be. I didn’t expect there to be library/collection labels on it.
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betsygardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Katie Meets the Impressionists
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2012
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These art introduction books are wonderful. My children love Katie and how and that she meets the artists. The artists that are chosen are so familiar on calendars, book covers, picture albums, etc. So, this is a great way for the child to know something special about the person who created that particular type of art. Monet is so very popular, here we learn specifics of his family, his life, his home, etc., and the same with Degas and others. This is a 5 star in my opinion.
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mlt800
5.0 out of 5 stars Soooooo good it was just........amazing
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017
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Good and I have chosen 5 stars because its amazing
After of Thai book I would like to say that my name is Katie to and I actuly tryed to do that in the book on my Mimi's birth day but it didn't work witch is sad but one time it did work!
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R. Barnes
3.0 out of 5 stars Artist Mom wanted to love it
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
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This story is pretty good. My 3 year old daughter LOVED Katie and the Mona Lisa by Mayhew (we bought it for her when we went to the Louvre this past spring). I was excited to find more of these books on Amazon, and the Impressionists are my favorite artists... so I REALLY wanted to love this book. It is just okay. Better than average and consistent with the first book we owned, but she and I both like Katie & the Mona Lisa better.
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Laura Reyes
5.0 out of 5 stars ... introduce some Impressionists painters and the story is very sweet an easy to understand by them
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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I bought this book because I am an Art teacher and I am using this books with the 4 and 5 years old students to introduce some Impressionists painters and the story is very sweet an easy to understand by them, they love it!!! I will recommend it for sure!!!!
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Catherine A. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars She has really enjoyed this book over and over in the years since ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2017
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Another Katie book for my niece. I'm a huge fan of the Impressionists, and I wanted to expose my niece to the art. She has really enjoyed this book over and over in the years since I purchased it.
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Thomas H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for my Daughter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2017
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Excellent book for my Daughter. Cleverly fuses fiction and education in a wonderful small adventure. You couldn't ask for more.
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Nadia
5.0 out of 5 stars pictorial introduction to impressionist painters
Reviewed in Italy on July 12, 2012
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Lovely book to use with children to help them appreciate art. I used it with a class of 11 year-olds while working in art lessons on one of the painters presented in the book. Very attractive and eye-catching drawings which appealed to the children.
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鈴木レイコ
5.0 out of 5 stars 子供の本だが大人が見ても楽しい
Reviewed in Japan on December 12, 2013
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印象派の絵を子供に紹介し、それらの絵を身近に感じてもらうのにとても良い方法を考え付いたものだと感心した。
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S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Katie und die Impressionisten
Reviewed in Germany on June 20, 2009
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Omi hat Geburtstag und geht mit Katie ins Museum. Katie schaut sich die berühmtesten Impressionisten an und dann fällt ihr ein das sie für ihre Omi noch gar keine Blumen zum Geburtstag hat...aber in den Bildern gibt es sehr schönen Blumen. Katie springt hinein und wird sie es schaffen ihrer Oma Blumen mitzubringen?.....

Ein toller Ausflug in die Welt der Impressionisten... Katie ist einfach toll
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