Art Appreciation
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The Dot
An eloquent, engaging tale that emphasizes the intrinsic rewards of the artistic process. This award-winning title is a gentle reminder to the creative spirit in all of us that there is no wrong way to create. Learn More -
Art for the Very Young
All young children have the “ability to create, view, interpret, and appreciate fine art.” This wonderful book, with easy-to-follow instructions, offers over 50 hands-on art activities. Learn More -
How To Use Child-Size Masterpieces for Art Appreciation ~ Book & DVD
Now standard in Montessori classrooms nationwide, Aline Wolf’s program for primary through elementary-age children makes teaching art appreciation easy. Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Level 1 - Steps, 1, 2, & 3
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 1 (matching identical paintings), step 2 (pairing companion paintings), and step 3 (grouping four paintings by one artist). Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Level 2 - Steps, 1, 2, & 3
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 1 (matching identical paintings), step 2 (pairing companion paintings), and step 3 (grouping four paintings by one artist). Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Level 3 - Steps, 1, 2, & 3
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 1 (matching identical paintings), step 2 (pairing companion paintings), and step 3 (grouping four paintings by one artist). Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Famous Paintings - Step 5
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 5 (learning the names of famous paintings). This collection includes some of the world’s most well-known artwork. Contains 32 reproductions. Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Learning the Names of Artists - Step 4
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 4 (learning the names of famous artists). Each has the artists’ biography on the back. Contains 32 reproductions. Learn More -
Can You Find It?
19 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art offer a wealth of small details for curious eyes to seek! Lists of objects to find (with key) plus artist and painting backgrounds. An engaging art appreciation title. Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Black Images - Steps 1, 2, 3, & 4
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 1 (matching identical paintings), step 2 (pairing companion paintings), step 3 (grouping four paintings by one artist), and step 4 (learning about famous artists). Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Modern Schools of Art - Steps 6 & 7
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 6 (learning schools of art) and step 7 (grouping paintings from the same school). Contains 35 reproductions. Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces ~ Transportation in America - Step 8
From The Parent-Child Press. Designed to use for step 8 (making a timeline). This collection of presents modes of transport from dugout canoes to airplanes. Contains 44 reproductions. Learn More -
Child-Size Masterpieces Starter Set
Everything needed to get started with Aline Wolf’s art appreciation program for primary through elementary-age children, a standard in Montessori classrooms nationwide. Learn More -
Women Artist Set - Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists
Save when you order this set of five biographies: Dorothea Lange, Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O ’Keefe, and Grandma Moses. Paperback, 32 pages each. Ages 4 and up. Learn More -
Impressionist Artist Set - Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists
Save when you order this set of five biographies: Camille Pisarro, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Monet, and Pierre August Renoir. Paperback, 32 pages each. Ages 4 and up. Learn More -
No One Saw - Ordinary Things Through the Eyes of an Artist
An accessible introduction to 16 modern artists and their signature paintings. The clever verse emphasizes how artwork expresses a unique way of seeing the world. Endnotes with artist quotes and biographies. Learn More
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