Small Stories of Great Artists

Laurence Anholt’s children’s series on great artists, including reproductions of some of the world’s greatest paintings.

Alongside Anholt’s dazzling watercolor illustrations, this anniversary edition includes dozens of high-quality reproductions of the artists’ work, child-friendly biographies of the artists, and interactive questions for young readers.

Each story is closely based on historical events and extensive research. In many cases, Anholt visited the artists’ homes and studios, walking in their footsteps and interviewing their relatives. He was granted private access to Monet’s house in Giverny and became close friends with Sylvette David (now Lydia Corbett), Picasso’s famous Girl with a Ponytail.

Hardcover, quarter-bound, 8.1 x 10.1 in., 3.33 lb, 336 pages