Books with author Anna Nilsen

The Museum of Art has a big problem. Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries! Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a mystery story, fun spot-the-difference puzzles, and a fantastic introduction to some of the world's greatest art. Guaranteed to enthrall children of all ages, Art Fraud Detective includes historical information on each painting, tips on the techniques of the Old Masters, and a glossary of art terms. Features art by: Rembrandt; Constable; Monet; Picasso; Raphael; Van Gogh; and more!

These innovative learn-to-spell books are colorful, educational, and fun. A unique lift-the-flap spelling tool features a choice of brightly colored picture cards and a row of snappy alphabet cards, in an ingenious double-spiral binding. Select a picture card, then flip the alphabet cards to spell a familiar word. Then flip the picture card over to reveal a simple definition. Three-letter word and four-letter word versions allow kids to reinforce spelling and alphabet skills as their abilities grow. A terrific tool for the home or classroom, and a great way to educate and entertain. Durable double-spiral binding keeps parts from getting lost. Perfect for taking on trips. Supplementary sentence-building guide.

Sixteen famous paintings from collections around the world have been stolen and replaced with clever forgeries. Now these fake paintings, along with sixteen others, are going up for auction. After an anonymous tip, the reader has to come to the rescue! By comparing the paintings to the originals, the reader has all the clues to figure out which paintings are real and which are fakes. Including work by the world's most famous artists, this book is part mystery, part puzzle, part art reference book, and all-over fun!

Having a best friends is a special time in every child's life. This charming story thoroughly explores the different ways that best friends spend time together, including splashing around in a pool, visiting each other's homes, as well as getting tired of each other. But through it all, best friends remain best friends.Bold, vibrant artwork has an energy that will capture the attention of children. The simple, repetitive text will help children develop vocabulary as it perfectly describes a variety of situations that best friends engage in. This title is a welcome addition to early childhood curricula as it supports guidelines developed by early childhood experts.

These innovative learn-to-spell books are colorful, educational, and fun. A unique lift-the-flap spelling tool features a choice of brightly colored picture cards and a row of snappy alphabet cards, in an ingenious double-spiral binding. Select a picture card, then flip the alphabet cards to spell a familiar word. Then flip the picture card over to reveal a simple definition. Three-letter word and four-letter word versions allow kids to reinforce spelling and alphabet skills as their abilities grow. A terrific tool for the home or classroom, and a great way to educate and entertain. Durable double-spiral binding keeps parts from getting lost. Perfect for taking on trips. Supplementary sentence-building guide.

I Can Add provides a step-by-step introduction to an essential arithmetic skill in a creative and engaging format. Each brightly illustrated stack of cards offers a series of flip-card games that gradually increase in complexity. New skills such as adding identical or similar objects, recognizing numbers and symbols, and adding colored shapes are introduced in sequence, making it easy for anyone to make the transition from counting to adding. Durable double-spiral binding keeps parts from getting lost. Perfect for taking on trips. Divider cards mark child's progress. Includes a how-to-use this book guide with helpful tips for parents.

Building upon skill acquired in the I Can Count books and in I Can Add, I Can Subtract smooths the transition to a new math skill with an approachable step-by-step introduction to subtraction. With its structured program of flip-card games that gradually increase in complexity, new concepts such as subtracting identical or similar objects, recognizing numbers and symbols, and subtracting a variety of colored shapes are introduced in a way that makes learning fun and appealing. Durable double-spiral binding keeps parts from getting lost. Perfect for taking on trips. Divider cards mark child's progress. Includes a how-to-use this book guide with helpful tips for parents.

The Museum of Art has a big problem. Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries! Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a mystery story, fun spot-the-difference puzzles, and a fantastic introduction to some of the world's greatest art. Guaranteed to enthrall children of all ages, Art Fraud Detective includes historical information on each painting, tips on the techniques of the Old Masters, and a glossary of art terms. Features art by: Rembrandt; Constable; Monet; Picasso; Raphael; Van Gogh; and more!

The Garden Fairies are just putting up the final decorations for the Butterfly Ball, where the butterflies and the fairies dance the night away. The butterflies are due to arrive any minute, but then Bella spots the dreaded Wild Weather fairies in the sky. They've come to ruin the Butterfly Ball! Will Bella know what to do? Can she save the Butterfly Ball?The follow-up to the very popular Bella's Midsummer Secret (9781844583386)A lovely story containing everything children would expect from a fairy bookBeautifully illustrated with large flaps to lift and a special pop-up surprise at the endApproximately 1200 words/Age range: 3-6 years.