How Artists See Jr. Dogs [Board book]

This long-awaited “little sibling” of Abbeville’s bestsellingHow Artists Seeseries shows preschoolers the varied and beautiful ways in which artists see the world around them.

InHow Artists See Jr.: Dogschildren will encounter pictures of big dogs, tiny dogs, mischievous dogs, hunting dogs, and more, created by Paul Gaughin, Norman Rockwell, ancient Egyptian painters, and others.

The “apples to apples” comparisons will engage young children, helping them see the familiar in unexpected ways, while the books’ comfortable size and colorful presentation will make them lasting family favorites. Designed specifically to encourage parent-child interaction, thoughtful conversations and vocabulary enrichment, the books feature a “Parents’ Guide” on their back covers suggesting questions for Mom or Dad to ask while browsing.

Adapted from the acclaimedHow Artists Seeseries by Colleen Carroll, the concise, appealingHow Artists See Jr.format gives young learners a taste of the many exciting ways in which artists see their world. Once they have finished looking at the books, kids may want to create some art of their own!

Age Range: 2 to 6-year-olds

Excerpt fromHow Artists See Jr.: Dogs:

Tips For Using This Book

This diverse collection of images brings together a wide range of artists depicting a single theme, an approach that helps young children see how a favorite subject can look so different, yet so familiar. There are many great ways of using the pictures to encourage learning and spark interest, such as comparing one image to another, creating a simple story based on a favorite image, or asking engaging questions.
Here are some sample questions to get you started:

What is the puppy doing?
Does she look happy or sad? How can you tell?
How many dogs can you see?
Does a dog go “meow,” “l#4