Books with author Laurence Anholt

When Julie's dog disappears into a mysterious garden, Julie follows him - and finds herself in a beautiful garden-within-a-garden where the roses grow like splashes of paint and a Japanese bridge bows over a silent pool. There she finds not only her dog, but also Claude Monet. The famous artist introduces her to his work and his garden, giving her encouragement that the young would-be artist will never forget. Set against the romantic, world-famous backdrop of Monet's garden at Giverny, the story is accompanied by reproductions of the artist's most celebrated paintings and a biographical note on Monet.

Four beautifully illustrated miniature books in an attractive slipcase are written for children in early grades. They recount delightful episodes from the lives of four master artists. Leonardo da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent van Gogh come to life in these stories—but the artists are not their story's main characters. Each little book tells the story of a child's pleasant encounter with one of these renowned artists. Appealing color illustrations by the author help to dramatize each story. Included among the illustrations are faithful reproductions of some of each artist's most famous works, thus introducing young readers to the artists' accomplishments. Titles are Leonardo and the Flying Boy, Degas and the Little Dancer, Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail, and Camille and the Sunflowers, the last, a story about Vincent van Gogh. (Ages 4-8)

Successfully published in the U.K., the Seriously Silly Stories series offers hilariously twisted versions of familiar fairy tales. In Little Red Riding Wolf, a Big Bad Girl who teases Little Wolfie, the sweetest little cub you could ever hope to meet. Throw in Big Bad Girl's father, who makes the ugliest hats in the world. Little Wolfie gets tricked into wearing one, and this tale becomes another classic seriously silly story. Laurence Anholt's silly stories and Arthur Robins's zany black-and-white illustrations will have children aged 4 to 12 (and adults) giggling over these twists on old favorites.