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Dan's Angel: A Detective's Guide to the Language of Painting [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Alexander Sturgis (Author), Lauren Child (Illustrator) "Dan wanted to be a detective ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln; New edition edition (1 May 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0711218854
  • ISBN-13: 978-0711218857
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 22.4 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 121,473 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Families South East, May 2002
'[a] wordy, witty and informative tale of a trip with one of Fra Angelico's angels around an art gallery' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

In Sainsburys - The Magazine, June 02
'A fabulous introduction to art..Fascinating, entertaining and accessible, it teaches children how to 'decode' the language of art' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to art interpretation, 2 Sep 2003
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I work with children and particularly enjoy introducing them to fine art. This is one of the best books I have found on the subject. Quirky, likeable illustrations by the inimitable Lauren Child combine with reproductions of famous artworks. A large range of styles and time periods are represented, and the language used is spot on. Quite a lot of text, so probably most suitable for ages from 5 upwards. This is simply a brilliant tool for stimulating interest in art and encouraging thinking skills, too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars art detective with a light touch and a sure eye!, 20 May 2008
I bought this for my grandson who is football mad, and we read it at bedtime with enormous pleasure and many, many repeats. He was 4 1/2 when we first tried it, and there was no "hard sell", just shared delight. the illustrations are clear and compelling; the links are just the right length to keep interest, yet give information; and that varies from picture to picture, with enough action to make it terrific fun for both of us! Oh and I should say he is now 6 and loves the book just as much!
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