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Anything is possible in the studio of Leonardo da Vinci - painter, sculptor, musician and scientist.
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Laurence Anholt
Discover the world's greatest artists, including Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Vincent van Gogh, and the stories of the real children who knew them. Now, for the first time…
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In the next title in the best-selling Anholt’s Artists series, a young girl overcomes her fear of Frida Kahlo and learns that love, creativity and, above, all, courage, can give…
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The reader gains a real insight into Cezanne the man through the eyes of a child - sometimes frightening, fastidious (he won’t touch other people), warm-hearted, driven by a passion…
The first book in the Mindful Detective series, starring DI Shanti Joyce
Meet Polly - the most poetic of all Ruby’s relations! Join Ruby and Polly as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on…
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WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2017Jack has left his native Ireland and is making a new life as Professor of Neurology at a university in the American…
Meet Ruby - the rudest of all the relations! Join her for a hilarious tour of her crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt’s much-loved series. With…
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 bestselling series.
The second book in the Mindful Detective series, starring DI Shanti Joyce
The next book in the Mindful Detective series, starring DI Shanti Joyce
The latest book in the Mindful Detective series, starring DI Shanti Joyce
Meet Bruno - the bravest of all Ruby’s relations! Join Ruby and Bruno as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence…
An introduction to the great painter, seen through the eyes of a young boy entranced by his painting. There are reproductions of Van Gogh’s work.
When Ghostyshocks messes with some mad, mangy and murderous mummies, she’s BOUND to get TANGLED up in all sorts of trouble!
The life and art of Degas are seen through the eyes of a child.
Sylvette was a shy girl with many secrets. She dreamed of being an artist, but no-one knew of her plans. Then one summer, the famous Picasso came to Sylvette’s town…
Despite the derision of their neighbors, a young French boy and his family befriend the lonely painter who comes to their town and begin to admire his unusual paintings.
The newest addition to the Anholt’s Artists Books for Children series. Mariana is afraid to get her portrait painted, but she soon starts to see Frida as the bravest woman…
The twins Meret and Bella love their grandfather, Papa Chagall, and he loves telling them stories.
Complete with reproductions of Degas’ work, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt’s bestselling series, celebrating some of the world’s greatest artists and the real children who knew them.
Describes the close relationship between the artist Matisse and Monique, a young girl who wants to become a nun. Part of the Anholt’s Artists series.
Where Camille lived, the sunflowers grew so high they looked like real suns… . So begins this fascinating tale of Camille, a little boy who meets a man with a…
Presents an account of the early life of Mary Anning, and her fossil discoveries in the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England.
This reassuring picture book will help prepare your little one for their first day at nursery school.
The ugly old Mean Queen is jealous of Snow White, because she has a pretty little nose and wants to be a pop star. The Mean Queen tries to stop…
Cinderboy needs some magical help from the TV Godmother. How else will he get to the big Cup Final
Daft Jack is such a silly-billy. Who else would swap a cow for some baked beans - and think it’s his lucky day
The story of Mary Anning, probably the world’s best known fossil-hunter.
When a little brother or sister comes along, everyone is excited… everyone except one little person who can’t quite understand why everything has changed. Follow the tale of one older…
A humorous poem with one couplet on every monarch from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth the Second.
