A beautiful new cover look to celebrate 25 years of Katie making art an adventure! Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy ...right? Wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind! Learn all about Monet with Katie as she explores five fabulous masterpieces: In the Woods at Giverny Bathers at La Grenouillere The Rue Montorguiel, Paris Path Through the Poppies The Waterlily Pond
About the Author
James Mayhew trained at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond.
Alongside his work in publishing, James has collaborated on many ambitious and imaginative projects for children. In particular he has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art.
From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked with many different orchestras and musicians, including the acclaimed Orchestra of the Music Makers from Singapore. He has given performances at many illustrious venues and festivals including The Royal Opera House, The Cheltenham Music Festival and Lichfield Cathedral. James lives in Letchworth, Hertfordshire with his family.
