The Magical Garden of Claude Monet
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 9 min read

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet

By Laurence Anholt

Part of the Anholt's Artists series

A girl meets a mysterious gardener in a stunning garden. Who is he?

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32 pages· 767 words· Est. 9 min read
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Julie, a young girl from Paris, dreams of exploring a lush country garden. Her wish comes true in Giverny, where she meets a man she assumes is the gardener. To her surprise, he is Claude Monet, the legendary artist. As Julie uncovers the beauty of Monet's world, she learns about art and friendship. What secrets does this enchanting garden hold, and how will it change Julie's view of the world? Discover a tale where art and nature intertwine, sparking curiosity and wonder in a child's heart.

From the publisher

Julie lives in Paris, but she longs to walk in a beautiful country garden. When her mother takes her on a visit to rural Giverny, Julie discovers a beautiful garden and befriends the man she believes is the gardener. In fact, he is the garden’s owner, the immortal artist Claude Monet. In B.E.S. Anholt’s Artists Books for Children series, author and illustrator Laurence Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. Anholt’s fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of works by the artists.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
767
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about gardeningBooks about famous people
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
78310
Publication
Published
October 1, 2007
First published
September 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780764138553

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