Dickins, Rosie

Introduces thirty-five famous paintings, including a reproduction of each piece accompanied by a simple analysis of the work.

A retelling of the European folktale in which a little girl is given a porridge pot that always produces food, but it runs amuck when a greed boy steels it without knowing the magic words to stop it.

An illustrated retelling of the Korean folktale in which a thief steals the King's magical millstone with unexpected consequences.

The monkey king learns a valuable lesson about obedience and greed after he steals magic peaches from the Emperor of Heaven.

A retelling of a traditional Chinese story in which Chang, a master artist, is hired to decorate the walls of the emperor's new temple, but trouble starts when the ruler demands Chang finish the eyes of the dragons he has painted.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing faces.

Showcases twenty-two significant works of art, each with brief biographical information about the artist, and instructions for a project that mimics the artist's style or technique.

Detailed introduction to modern art with Internet links about featured artists and examples of their work and works by related artists.

Introduces thirty-five famous paintings, including a reproduction of each piece accompanied by a simple analysis of the work.