Katie and the Waterlily Pond - by James Mayhew & Mary McQuillan (Paperback)

About the Book

Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy ... right? Wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind! Learn all about Monet with Katie as she explores five fabulous masterpieces: In the Woods at Giverny, Bathers at La Grenouillere, The Rue Montorgueil, Paris, Celebration of June 30, 1878, Path Through the Poppies, The Waterlily Pond.

Book Synopsis

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of Monet's best-known paintings.

Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy . . . right?

This first introduction to Monet features five of his most magical paintings: The Waterlily Pond, In the Woods at Giverny, Bathers at La Grenouillére, Path Through the Poppies and The Rue Montorguiel, Paris.

'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch on Katie's Picture Show

Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?
Katie's Picture Show
Katie and the Impressionists
Katie and the Mona Lisa
Katie and the Sunflowers
Katie and the British Artists
Katie and the Starry Night
Katie and the Spanish Princess
Katie and the Bathers
Katie in London
Katie's London Christmas
Katie in Scotland
Katie and the Dinosaurs

Review Quotes

An entertaining initiation into the world of Impressionism--School Librarian

Jolly, colourful, child-friendly introduction to Monet--Bournemouth Daily Echo

The Katie stories are both beautiful and useful a rare combination in a picture book--Families Magazine

About the Author

James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.