Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book
Magic Painting Books Series
What’s inside...
Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into color. Published with London's world-famous National Gallery.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What emotions do you feel when you look at this painting?
Which colors stand out to you in this artwork and why do you think the artist chose them?
If you could step into this painting, what would be the first thing you'd like to do?
How do you think the people or scenes in this painting are connected?
What story do you think this painting is trying to tell us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe each painting in their own words, focusing on details such as colors, shapes, and what's happening in the scene.
Ask your child to imagine they are part of the painting, and have them explain what they see, hear, and feel.
Compare and contrast different paintings in the book to encourage attention to detail and critical thinking.
Link the emotions conveyed in the paintings to everyday life, asking your child if anything in the painting reminds them of something they've experienced.
Celebrate creativity by having your child pick their favorite painting and articulate what specifically draws them to it.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Art
Explanation: This book introduces children to famous paintings, helping them recognize and appreciate different art forms and styles from renowned artists.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to observe and appreciate the beauty in diverse art forms and expressions, enhancing their cultural awareness and aesthetic appreciation.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: By engaging with interactive elements in the book that allow them to simulate the art-making process, children are inspired to think creatively and imagine the possibilities within their own art projects.
Real-World Application: This creative engagement can translate into improved problem-solving skills and inventive thinking in real-life situations, boosting their ability to generate unique solutions.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: The activities in the book, like painting and coloring within specific lines, assist in honing children's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: The motor skills and coordination developed can help children in various daily activities such as writing, tying shoelaces, or playing musical instruments.
Example Lesson: Focus and Patience
Explanation: The book requires children to paint carefully and attentively, promoting prolonged focus and patient effort to achieve the desired outcome.
Real-World Application: These traits are essential for academic success and completing tasks that require sustained attention and meticulous effort.
Example Lesson: Historical Awareness
Explanation: By featuring famous paintings, this book serves as an introduction to different historical periods and the artistic movements that shaped them.
Real-World Application: Children can develop an early interest in history and an understanding of how cultural and historical events can be reflected and recorded through art.