Books

Picture This!

A Kids' Guide to the National Gallery

Paul Thurlby, Author

Hardback

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: July 13, 2017

Category: Educational: Art & design

ISBN: 9781444933697

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Come on a fascinating tour of one of the world’s most-visited museums and discover more about masterpieces and the stories behind them.

This wonderful introduction to the National Gallery brings paintings to life and is a perfect companion for visiting the museum. With fascinating facts, intriguing puzzles and creative activities throughout this is a fantastic platform for children developing a lifelong love of art.

Created in consultation with the National Gallery, this engaging book introduces children to one of the richest collections of paintings in the world, including famous works by the greatest painters – Rembrandt, Rubens, Velázquez, Degas and many others – and masterpieces by less familiar artists. Featuring beautiful reproductions, fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes tours, as well as games and activities inspired by the art, young readers will be encouraged to find out more and get creative.

Praise for Numbers: ‘Stunning collection.’ Guardian

‘Paul Thurlby’s prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.’ India Knight, journalist and author

Reviews

...the questions it poses are pertinent and thoughtful.

Minerva Reads

Based on works found in the National Gallery, Paul Thurlby lends his brilliant retro illustrations to this interactive book, sure to promote a life-long love of art.

Little London

the perfect gift-shop purchase and a great investement for a family visit to the Gallery.

The School Run

Featuring beautiful reproductions, fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes tours, as well as games and activities inspired by the art, young readers will be encouraged to find out more and get creative.

Parents in Touch

...the perfect gift-shop purchase and a great investment for a family visit to the Gallery. Children are introduced to famous works by painters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Velázquez, Degas and others through beautiful reproductions as well as facts, puzzles, activities and did-you-knows inspired by the artworks.

The School Run

You don't need to be planning a visit to the National Gallery to enjoy and learn from this book, but if you are going, then it will be marvellous to enjoy the book beforehand so you and your child can benefit fully; it's great for teachers planning class trips too (and the practical spiral binding makes it an ideal companion).

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Paul Thurlby

Paul Thurlby has been a full-time illustrator since 2006. He has worked in advertising, editorial and T-shirt design, as well as publishing. His first book, Alphabet, won the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima award in 2013. His inspiration comes from mid-century design and illustration. His style is retro-modern, with retro aesthetics and modern subject matter.