The Magical Garden of Claude Monet - (Anholt's Artists Books for Children) by Laurence Anholt (Paperback)

About the Book

When Julie creeps through a hole in a tall gate and enters a mysterious garden, she meets an old man tending the flowers. The gentle gardener turns out to be the great artist, Claude Monet, and together they explore his magical world. Monet and Julie wander across the Japanese bridge, around the house and studios, and they float through water gardens where lilies sparkle as bright as stars.

Complete with reproductions of Monet's work and a fold-out panorama of his water lily pond, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt's best-selling series, celebrating some of the world's greatest artists and the real children who knew them.

Book Synopsis

A Hidden Garden. A Curious Child. A Journey into the World of Claude Monet.

When young Julie follows her sketchbook and her curiosity through the French countryside, she discovers a magical garden--and meets the artist whose paintings have captured the beauty of light and nature like no one else: Claude Monet.

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet is a beautifully illustrated picture book biography by Laurence Anholt, part of the beloved Anholt's Artists series. With luminous watercolor illustrations and real reproductions of Monet's work, this story gently introduces young readers to the wonder of impressionist art through the eyes of a child.

Why Parents and Educators Love It:

• Inspires young readers to dream big and persevere
• Introduces real art history through a heartfelt narrative
• Ideal for classrooms, homeschools, or bedtime reading
• Highlights Monet's world with a stunning gatefold illustration

Ideal for ages 6-9, this book invites children into Monet's garden at Giverny--a place where art, imagination, and nature bloom together. It's a quiet celebration of beauty, inspiration, and seeing the world in new ways.

From a bestselling series that brings great artists to life for children, The Magical Garden of Claude Monet is a timeless tale of creativity, wonder, and the colors that connect us all.