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  • Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World

    Claudia Boldt

    Hardcover (Tate, June 25, 2013)
    Melvin is certain he’s the unluckiest monkey in the world. He’s run out of bananas, thinks he has a terrible disease, and decides nobody can help, not even his best friend, Pete. What ensues is a tale of true friendship, devotion, and the importance of making your own luck. With wonderful line-drawn and color illustrations, Claudia Boldt creates a unique cast of characters in this humorous and sweet story. Praise for Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World "Working in a palette of creamy pastel colors, Boldt (Odd Dog) creates charming city scenes filled with adorable boutiques and markets bursting with produce and fish―just one more thing Melvin takes for granted." --Publishers Weekly
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  • Singer and the Paint

    Mira Shapur, Fredun Shapur

    Hardcover (Tate, May 9, 2017)
    In this cheerful story, Amy and Sam help paint the furniture in their house. Their excitable dog, Singer, decides to help out by wagging and thumping her tail on the wet paint. In the colorful calamity that ensues, Amy, Sam, and Singer—and Singer’s kennel—find themselves covered from head to toe in red and blue paint! First published with a different text in 1966, Singer and the Paint features original illustrations by acclaimed designer Fredun Shapur, which are brought to life again in an entirely new text written by Shapur’s daughter, Mira Shapur. Young children will delight in Singer’s unbounded enthusiasm for trying new things, and in the book’s bold, midcentury illustrations that are truly timeless.
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  • Peter Blake's ABC

    Peter Blake

    Hardcover (Tate, March 1, 2010)
    British Pop artist Peter Blake has an eye for the quirky and the overlooked. Best known for designing the cover of The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Blake has never stopped working. This charming ABC is composed from the extensive collection of objects and ephemera he has gathered in his studio during his long career. Designed in close collaboration with the artist, Peter Blake’s ABC displays the strong graphic sensibility and the love of popular culture for which he is renowned. This charming book will delight young and old alike.
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  • Color

    Ella Doran, David Goodman, Zoe Miller

    Hardcover (Tate, Nov. 1, 2006)
    Explore the world of color with this brand-new book from the creators of A is for Artist. Sumptuous and tactile color-saturated pages are scattered with fascinating facts about the history, traditions, and science of color. With specially created illustrations throughout, this book will delight both children and parents alike.
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  • The Modern Art Journal

    Mary Richards

    Paperback (Tate, April 17, 2018)
    What made modern art so groundbreaking? Discover for yourself with this thought-provoking introduction to the revolutionary world of modern art. This interactive book introduces readers to the life and work of 16 artists, and encourages children to write and think about art for themselves. It invites young readers to respond to questions, compose stories and poems, doodle, and make their own notes in response to the art and ideas they discover. With a sketchbook binding and funky graphic design, The Modern Art Journal will get kids scribbling and thinking—the perfect tool for the next generation of budding art critics! Features the work of Louise Bourgeois, Joseph Cornell, Marcel Duchamp, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Frida Kahlo, Paul Klee, Yayoi Kusama, René Magritte, Pablo Picasso, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, Ed Ruscha, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol and Rachel Whiteread.
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  • All the Colors I See

    Allegra Agliardi

    Hardcover (Tate, April 17, 2018)
    Would you like to come on an exciting, colorful journey with me? From the soft green grass to the glistening sapphire, to the juicy yellow pear and the fallen crimson leaves, this captivating and inventive book guides children through the different shades of every color. Sweet, lyrical text and engaging illustrations—along with lots of fun die-cuts—add to the magic of the book. Children learn that through simple observation they can see colors that are bright, dull, bold, sour, cold, deep, loud, or have many other qualities.
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  • The Tate Guide to Modern Art Terms

    Simon Wilson, Jessica Lack

    Paperback (Tate, March 1, 2009)
    How many times have you read the caption next to a work of art in a museum, or a review of a contemporary art exhibition in a magazine and found yourself none the wiser? For many, the language in which modern art is described can be as mystifying as the art itself. How necessary, then, to find a reliable guide through the confusing terminology that bedevils so much art writing. Drawing on the expertise of the most visited modern art museum in the world, The Tate Guide to Modern Art Terms provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date resource for museum goers, art students, and general readers alike, comprehensive in scope but small enough to fit into a bag or pocket. From Abstract Expressionism and Body Art through Young British Artists (YBAs) and Group Zero, with hundreds of topics in between, every term, whether it be a theme, a movement, a medium, or a practice, is defined with clarity and precision. The entries are complemented by 50 illustrations.International in scope, and ranging in time from the dawn of Impressionism through to the internet age, this is the perfect companion for all those wanting to increase their understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art.
  • Imagine

    Hervé Tullet

    Paperback (Tate, April 1, 2006)
    Imagine a world where everything is an adventure and there is a surprise around every corner! It's a wonderful world - just look inside and see for yourself! Award-winning author Hervé Tullet returns with another magical, instant classic for children.
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  • Bob & Co

    Delphine Durand

    Paperback (Tate, May 1, 2007)
    Who left the sun in the bathroom again?Where does the story begin?There are so many questions in the world of Bob & Co! ItÂ’s no wonder that Bob needs a page of quiet now and then to think them over. Irreverently tackling the big questions of life, the universe, and everything with abundant humor and captivating illustrations, Bob & Co is a unique, charming, and sometimes bafflingly inventive book that every inquisitive child (and adult) will treasure and adore.
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  • Crazy Days

    Taro Miura

    Hardcover (Tate, Sept. 1, 2009)
    All young readers will enjoy this beautiful picture book from the outstanding Japanese illustrator Taro Miura. With bright colors and clear design accompanied by simple text, each picture tells the story of a day when something very strange happens. A sleeping child’s bed turns into a ski slope; the sky is full of sheep; the big clock has turned into a swing . . . As you turn the page, you never know what might happen!
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  • Elkan: The Adventure of a Lifetime

    John Eytchison, Kathy Eytchison

    Paperback (Tate, Aug. 7, 2007)
    Elkan is responsible for finding seven keys that fit the seven locks of a secret chest. Though this task seems nearly impossible, the reward for its success is immeasurable. They must open the chest and get the treasure to its rightful owner before it is too late. During his journey, history is revealed to Elkan like never before as he experiences it first hand.
  • The Big Book for Little Hands

    Bridget Strevens-Marzo, Marie-Pascale Cocagne

    Hardcover (Tate, Dec. 1, 2007)
    The Big Book for Little Hands is the perfect way to make learning fun. Each illustration is accompanied by simple instructions such as coloring in, drawing, designing and tracing, that enable each reader to complete the pictures in his or her own individual way. These activities are designed not only to develop a childÂ’s imagination and creativity, but also to improve hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Packed with pictures of zoo animals, insects, household scenes and much much more, The Big Book for Little Hands will entrance and entertain readers young and old.
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