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Discover how artists across centuries and cultures have captured the world around them in Landscapes, a richly illustrated children’s book introducing the beauty and variety of landscape painting. Young readers will explore famous works by Van Gogh, Monet, Vermeer, Hokusai, Matisse, Seurat and more—spotting hidden details, comparing light and shadow, and even finding paintings within paintings! This title is part of the My First Discoveries Art series—a captivating collection of beautifully illustrated books that introduce young readers to famous artworks and the people who created them. Each title features simple, engaging text and transparent overlay pages that reveal surprising details and bring the masterpieces to life. Key Features: ✅ A perfect early introduction to major artists and their techniques ✅ Simple, engaging text designed for independent reading or shared storytime ✅ Transparent overlay pages encourage discovery and visual exploration ✅ Durable board format with hidden spiral binding—ideal for classroom or home ✅ Supports learning in art, history, and creative expression

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9781851034628

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Tony Ross is a British illustrator and author of children's picture books. He was born in London in 1938. He honed his drawing at the Liverpool School of Art and has worked as a cartoonist, a graphic designer, as the Art Director of an advertising agency, and as Senior Lecturer in Art at Manchester Polytechnic. Tony has won many awards and his illustrations are internationally recognised - some have even been animated on television. He may be known best for illustrating the Horrid Henry series by Francesca Simon. He has also illustrated the Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger, the Dr. Xargle series by Jeanne Willis, and the Harry The Poisonous Centipede series by Lynne Reid Banks. For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was U.K. nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004.

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