Product Description
Previously published in hardback in 1998, a story in which Katie goes on a trip to the art gallery with Grandma, and while Grandma sleeps, Katie steps into various paintings from the Italian Renaissance. Illustrated in colour.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)

Wanna introduce art to your daughter- this makes it easy!

My 3 year old knew Mona Lisa when we saw it at a store; the women in the store all stared in disbelief. This is such a simple book of a good girl explores. No bad guys, nothing you can object to. Just a bunch of nice art explored/introduced thru a fun story. Occassionally I would turn & tickle my daughter & say "I bet you would do that too!". I can't recommend these enough.
July 19, 2006

Beginning Art Fanatic

I saw this book title in a museum while traveling in Vienna, but didn't want to pay the full cover price. I ordered the book, along with two others in the collection, from Amazon as soon as I arrived home. I also bought a set for my mother, who teaches first grade. We have both enjoyed reading them as adults, but my two daughters, ages 2 and 5, really enjoy learning about art through Katie's adventures. Any time we see pictures or visit museums, my older daughter is more familiarized with types of paintings and names of artists. I would definetely recommend these books for those who appreciate art and want to expose your children at an early age.
August 10, 2005

Katie and the Mona Lisa

Utterly charming - best of the Katie books. My preschooler has become an art appreciation afficianado.
July 12, 2005

Excellent book

My daughter and I enjoy reading all of James Mayew's "Katie" books. We spend time at museums and this enhances the experience. It is a delightful explanation of why the Mona Lisa smiles and the fun she and Katie have getting her smile back!
I recommend all of these beautifully illustrated books. The story is great and the illustrations make this a wonderful introduction to art.
July 01, 2005

Highly Recommended

Katie and the Mona Lisa is a truly excellent book. My 4 yr old daughter likes to both draw and read. This is ideal for our bedtime reading -- it engages her, helping to her develop her imagination and learn a bit about art. I'm looking forward to going to an art museum, where I intend to ask my daughter which painting she'd like to crawl into! I also can't wait to buy the others in the series. Honestly!
June 19, 2003

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