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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Katie and the Mona Lisa
By James Mayhew
A girl steps into the Mona Lisa to uncover her mysterious smile and finds unexpected adventures in the museum's masterpieces.
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32 pages· 1,220 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Katie steps into the Mona Lisa painting, discovering the iconic figure's loneliness. Together, they journey through Renaissance masterpieces, seeking friendship and joy. As they explore, the museum transforms into a whirlwind of art and adventure. Can Katie help Mona Lisa rediscover her smile amidst the chaos? Dive into a world where art comes alive and friendships are painted anew.
From the publisher
Katie and her grandmother are off to visit the museum again, and tiffs time Katie steps into the Mona Lisa painting to find out what makes her smile. Mona Lisa, it turns out, no longer feels happy because she is lonely, so Katie takes her from painting to painting to try to bring back her smile. They explore several Renaissance masterpieces, and soon the museum is in a muddle. In the end, Katie helps the Mona Lisa’s find her smile.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,220
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
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Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1999
- First published
- September 1, 1998
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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