Books with title The British Museum

When I see a work of art, something happens in my heart! As a little girl tours and twirls through the halls of the art museum, she finds herself on an exciting adventure. Each piece of art evokes something new inside of her: silliness, curiosity, joy, and ultimately inspiration. When confronted with an empty white canvas, she is energized to create and express herself―which is the greatest feeling of all. With exuberant illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds, The Museum playfully captures the many emotions experienced through the power of art, and each child’s unique creative process. Praise for The Museum "Verde and Reynolds deliver a simple premise with a charming payoff… this “twirly-whirly” homage to a museum is, on balance, a sweet-natured and handsome celebration." ―Kirkus Reviews "Debut author Verde makes an engaging case for understanding art as an experience rather than an object." ―Publishers Weekly "The rhymed text captures the excitement of a being sparked by art.” ―Booklist "Communicates a fresh, playful, childlike perspective on art and normalizes childlike responses to it. The idea that posing, laughing, and curious questions are all appropriate museum behavior may be a new one for both children and parents, and knowing this is sure to make for more enjoyable museum visits." ―School Library Journal "For parents who have trouble communicating the excitement of art to their children, The Museum can serve as the starting point for a conversation. The book is also a wonderful reminder of visual art’s power to encourage and empower self-expression. Children and adults will finish this book excited about their next art experience, and perhaps tempted to dance through the halls of a museum in the near future." ―Bookpage "This playful picture book pays tribute to the joyous effect art can have on the viewer." ―Shelf-Awareness

Londons British Museum is one of the worlds largest and oldest museums. At more than 250 years old, it currently boasts a collection of over eight million historical artifacts. Through its collection, The British Museums mission is to preserve culture through the ages for the people of its nation and the world. Discover more about this incredible museum and its collections in The British Museum, a Museums of the World book.

Londons British Museum is one of the worlds largest and oldest museums. At more than 250 years old, it currently boasts a collection of over eight million historical artifacts. Through its collection, The British Museums mission is to preserve culture through the ages for the people of its nation and the world. Discover more about this incredible museum and its collections in The British Museum, a Museums of the World book.

Would you like to wear a toga or trousers? Would you play with a doll or dice? Would you live in a tent or tree? This fascinating picture book encourages children to make their own choices on every page. Featuring hundreds of amazing photographic objects from the British Museum and a QR code so you can find out more, Pippa Goodhart makes it irresistibly fun to choose between this or that.

This colourful new souvenir guide introduces families and children to some of the most famous and the most unusual objects in the Museum. Richard Woff has run the British Museum's programme for schools and young visitors for many years. This book features nine iconic objects, chosen to appeal to children, and also to act as springboards from which to explore ideas and links throughout the whole museum and across the different periods and cultures of the world. So the Rosetta Stone sets off an exploration of writing in different cultures; a Greek pot painted with a dining scene is linked to other items connected with food and drink around the world; the Lewis chess kings and queens spark an investigation of royalty and rulership from Africa to ancient Rome; and so on. The book will be an informative and stimulating souvenir of a visit to the Museum, but it will also inspire lots of ideas for exploration and discovery within the galleries.