Katie's Picture Show

Written by James Mayhew

Part of the Katie series

Paintings come alive, leading to mischief and adventure in an art gallery.

4.2 Goodreads · 223 ratings

32 pages· 1,167 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~570L

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Bookroo's summary

Katie's first art gallery visit turns magical when paintings spring to life. With her grandma, she embarks on a whimsical journey through masterpieces, encountering mischief, cream cakes, and a friendly tiger. Will Katie navigate this vibrant world and return to reality unscathed? Dive into this enchanting blend of art and adventure.

From the publisher

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her . . . Expect a little bit of mischief, a lot of cream cakes and even a friendly tiger! ‘A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling’ - Parents in Touch This first introduction to art, features five great masterpieces: The Hay Wain by John Constable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau and Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich. Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie and the ImpressionistsKatie and the Mona LisaKatie and the SunflowersKatie and the British ArtistsKatie and the Waterlily PondKatie and the Starry NightKatie and the Spanish PrincessKatie and the BathersKatie in LondonKatie’s London ChristmasKatie in ScotlandKatie and the Dinosaurs

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