- Hardcover: 56 pages
- Publisher: Raben & Sjogren AB; 1st American Ed edition (3 Jan 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 9129583144
- ISBN-13: 978-9129583144
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 323,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A little girl visits the home and garden of Claude Monet at Giverny, France, and learns about the artist's paintings and his life. The illustrations include photographs of the painter and his family as well as examples of his work.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book takes you into the the garden, the life and paintings of Claude Monet through the eyes of Linnea, a young swedish girl. As she travel through Monet's garden she learns much about the painter, his life and his paintings. Accompanying the story and the illustrations are photographs of, and information about, Monet and his family. Pictures of Monet's own works of art are also included. This book has become an asset when introducing children to world of art especially Impressionism and the paintings Claude Monet. If only every topic taught in schools could be accompanied by a wonderful book such as this. Any art teacher would be amiss not to use it!!
Format:Hardcover
My daughter was given this book at the age of 7 and it began her huge interest in Monet and other artists. We took her to Monet's Garden the same summer and she was thrilled with everything. She sat at the edge of the waterlily pond to draw and soaked up every moment. She was even able to find a real Linnea in the wonderful shop at the house, situated in Monet's old studio and she still sits on the sideboard in our house (daughter now almost 28!!). This book became a firm favourite and was read over and over again. What was particularly touching was the relationship between Linnea and the old man who took her to Giverny for her visit. If you want to introduce your child to art and Monet this is the one. The illustrations are beautiful and the information is interesting and accurate. The influence of books like this cannot be underestimated.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Impossible to resist
16 Oct 2003
Format:Hardcover
I picked this up at the home of a friend. Her little girl scampered over and, eyeing me with suspicion, said, "That's MY BOOK." Once she gave me permission to look at it if I promised to treat it carefully, I began to wish I really could steal it!
What a treasure. Linnea in Monet's Garden is a way to introduce children (about age 6-10, I'd say) to the appreciation of Impressionist art. The book includes photographs and drawings of Monet's home and family, a story of his life, and full-color reproductions of many of his paintings. Linnea is taken to Giverny by the elderly Mr. Bloom and, as she is entranced by all things Monet, so will you be, too.
Buy two copies: one for yourself and one for a young friend.
What a treasure. Linnea in Monet's Garden is a way to introduce children (about age 6-10, I'd say) to the appreciation of Impressionist art. The book includes photographs and drawings of Monet's home and family, a story of his life, and full-color reproductions of many of his paintings. Linnea is taken to Giverny by the elderly Mr. Bloom and, as she is entranced by all things Monet, so will you be, too.
Buy two copies: one for yourself and one for a young friend.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A Monet Lovers Dream
30 Aug 2000
Format:Hardcover
I read this book to my 5 year old and my 3 year old and they both love it. What a wonderful way to introduce art to them and learn a lot about Monet and his family myself. My five year old really loves the book, she can't wait to go to the Museum of Fine Arts and see some of the actual paintings now. This book deserves five stars, plus!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A delightful peice full of beauty, art & child-like wonder!
25 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
It was six years ago that I stumbled into Linea's story when strolling into a little sea-side bookshop in Ocean City, NJ. (This little book kept me sneaking back in day after day.) Over these years I have had the priviledge to dream alongside of friends young and old. Just last Spring ('99) I was struck with such amazement as I meandered through Monet's home and gardens, so much the space was familiar. KUDOS to Ms. Bjork and Ms. Anderson for their wonderful and creative work! I was truly amazed by the thoroughness and creativity . . . all the book is missing is the scents of Giverny. (And by no means do I suggest a scratch and sniff version!) I can't wait to share this with my children someday. Hopefully Linea will become a family tradition!
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