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This book is part of a wonderful series from Wide-Eyed Editions. In this entry about Gustav Klimt there are ample opportunities to learn about the artist and his way of creating; the reader then can create their own works using their knowledge. The beginning of the book lists the tools needed to complete the projects; I loved that the artist’s eyes and learning to look was included.

Klimt’s biography is given. The reader learns of how he wanted to break away from tradition to make his own art. The reader will find that shapes and gold were important to Klimt and will find out why. In terms of projects, there is the chance to create pictures and even to use stickers.

I think that this series provides such an appealing entree to learning about art. I can’t wait for the next volume.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

#ArtMasterclassWithGustavKlimt #NetGalley

 

#WatchMeReadAndDrawOnTheFarm #NetGalley

This is an appealing book for young artists and their adults. The book tells a simple story of a visit to the farm. This provides the opportunity to show all of the animals that are found there, along with barns, tractors, etc. Perfect for teaching young children the names of the animals and of course you can teach the sounds too. There is also a page showing how to draw the animals in simple steps. The back of the book has stickers and more space for creating artwork. All in all, an excellent activity book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

#KnittedAnimalFriends #NetGalley

This is a gorgeously formatted and photographed book of knitting projects. There are plenty of directions including a list of tools and materials and a noting of abbreviations used in the instructions. As you can see from the book’s cover, each animal friend is fashionably dressed and shows personality.

The animal friends would make a perfect (purrfect?) home made gift for a baby or adult with a soft spot for critters…or make some for yourself.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this lovely book of projects. All opinions are my own.

 

#TheArtistWhoLovedCatsTheInspiringTaleOfTheophileSteinlen #NetGalley

This is an extraordinarily charming book.  The illustrations are delightful and evocative.  The text is rhyming.  Young readers or listeners will learn about Steinlen, the artist who made the iconic Le Chat Noir posters.  He studied textiles but realized that fine art was his calling. Steinlen encountered many other famous artists during this exciting time in French art.

At the end of the book, there is additional biographical information on the artist.  There is also a section on objects that young readers can go back and search for in the text.

I enjoyed this lovely trip to France.  Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.  All opinions are my own.

This illustration shows the young girl who is learning about the artist from an antiques dealer.

Jojo Moyes’s novel One Plus One. Will be welcomed by her fans.

Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the night by Runcie. If you already like, or would like to get to know Grantchester, go for this. I have enjoyed both the books and the TV series. Note that The Road to Grantchester will be out soonish. I thought it was fabulous..

#TheStoneCircle #NetGalley

Last year, Ruth was in Italy (The Dark Angel).  This year she is back in Norfolk in a superb entry in a most favorite series of mine.

The first Ruth Galloway mystery, The Crossing Places, is referenced in this book.  The murder and its solution are thought by the characters to have links to the current crime.  I love this series so much that I urge you to start at the beginning.  However, you can read this as a standalone.

There are mysteries here including a cold case and a current baby abduction.  Both story lines are suspenseful and the pieces all come together with the clues there for the reader.

I think though that true lovers of this series read it for the characters and the updates in their personal stories.  If that is part of what you enjoy in the Ruth books, you will not be disappointed.  Every favorite character and relationship is here.

The only bad thing about having read this book is that now I have to begin the long wait for the next in the series.

Enormous thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

#PlanetFashion #NetGalley

Do you know a child who is interested in fashion? Maybe you know a child who has watched Project Runway with you. Maybe you just want to let a child know that the world is full of interesting things to learn. For any of these kids, Planet Fashion is a fun resource.

The book covers 100 years of fashion history in detailed, bright, appealing two page spreads. The book starts in 1890. Just a few of the places to visit include Paris, Harlem, London, Mexico, China and India. For each fashion described there are facts listed by the figures. There is also for each two page fashion look, a section including When, Where, Key Designers, Silhouette, Hemline and Sleeves.

At the back of the book, there are additional pictures of accessories including hats and bags. There is also a section with objects to look for. All in all, the whole package is amusing yet informative.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this tour of fashion. I truly enjoyed it. All opinions are my own.

The first is about a young Monet and the second is a good thriller.

Anne Perry is a prolific writer of British historical mysteries. She has written series including the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt novels, the William Monk books, a series set during WWI and the Christmas novellas.
Perry’s most recent series features Daniel, the son of the Pitts. The first in this was last year’s Twenty-One days.
 Daniel, a new lawyer, is now the protagonist of Triple Jeopardy.
What I loved most about this book was spending time with favorite characters including Daniel’s parents and his sister, Jemima. Jemima is now grown up, married to a police officer and living in the States. She has two young daughters. I also was delighted to again see Miriam fford Croft.
The plot takes time to build and engage the reader as it moves to a courtroom climax. My favorite scenes, however, are the ones that take place on the small island of Alderney.
Did a young employee of the British embassy in Washington D.C. commit crimes including breaking into a young woman’s bedroom, embezzlement and murder? If he did not, who did and why? You will have to read the book to find out.
As always, I love reading anything by this author. I give Triple Jeopardy a solid four stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a very good read. All opinions are my own.