Antoinette the Tree Frog

Description

While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this whimsical tale introduces toddlers to fine art and the works of Claude Monet. The water lily painting Nympheas, effet du soir, invites young readers to discover it at the Marmottan Museum and take a walk in the painter's garden in Giverny! Water lilies and tree frogs await you there. AGES: 0 to 6 AUTHOR: After translating many children's books, Geraldine Elschner began to write her own. Geraldine is the author of the First Steps in Art series and has about 50 titles published worldwide in about 20 languages. Xaviere Devos was born into a family of artists and began studying art at the age of fifteen. She spends her time between decorative objects, painting, and illustration, including several children's books. SELLING POINTS: . Young readers can immerse themselves in the beauty of Monet's garden as they follow along with this tale of a lively little tree frog . The First Steps in Art series introduces toddlers to the world of fine art from famous paintings to ancient figurines . Features Nympheas, effet du soir by Claude Monet and weaves a colorful story using the water lilies in the garden at Giverny

After translating many children's books, Geraldine Elschner began to write her own texts in which art and history occupy a large place. Around 50 titles have been published in both German and French and translated into around 20 languages, including "Antoinette the Tree Frog", part of the First Steps in Art series.

Simultaneously publishing in the First Steps in Art series, Antoinette the Tree Frog, also by Elschner but illustrated by Xaviere Devos, depicts a frog wearing an old-fashioned bathing costume in artist Claude Monets lily pond. A gust of wind carries off Mr. Claudes straw hat, which Antoinette finds and takes a nap in. The droll narratives are simply told, and the illustrations loosely and effectively evoke the art style each uses as an inspiration. The backmatter of both books describes a bit about the artistic influences and where museum visitors can see the originals. On the back of each book, a reproduction of the original artwork appears. -- Kirkus Reviews This gorgeous board book is a child's first introduction into the beautiful paintings done by Claude Monet, who loved water lilies so much, he dug a pond for them to grow and included them in almost 300 of his paintings. This exquisite board book will delight the young and old and provide a little art history lesson. (Ages 5-7) -- Midwest Book Review