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Title	Authors	Description	OpenBook ID
Lives of the great artists	Charlie Ayres	Presents illustrated and age-appropriate imaginary tours of the studios of famous artists from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Monet and van Gogh, in an anecdotal reference that is complemented…	OL13739802W
Jacob Lawrence	Mike Venezia	A biography of the African American painter who used his art to tell stories about the lives of individual Blacks and historical events important in the lives of his people.	OL15279276W
The house Baba built	Ed Young	In Ed Young's childhood home in Shanghai, all was not as it seemed: a rocking chair became a horse; a roof became a roller rink; an empty swimming pool became a place for riding scooters and bikes. T…	OL16360374W
Mo Willems	Sheila Griffin Llanas	Introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books.	OL16634596W
Paul Cezanne	Barbara Sheen	"These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre; discuss the pioneers of the art and cons…	OL16681866W
Usborne book of famous artists	Abigail Wheatley,Rosie Dickins,Ruth Brocklehurst	This is a beautifully presented introduction to the lives and works of 35 of the world's best-known artists. This title is illustrated with fabulous reproductions of the artists' works. It includes p…	OL17334687W
Grace Lin	Abby Colich	"Presents the life and career of Grace Lin, including her childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.	OL17926690W
Michelangelo	Buonarroti, Michelangelo,Adele Richardson	"A biography of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, examining his masterful commissions and papal relationships, as well as some of his most enduring works"--	OL18173078W
Just like me	Harriet Rohmer	Fourteen artists and picture book illustrators present self-portraits and brief descriptions that explore their varied ethnic origins, their work, and their feelings about themselves. Fourteen artis…	OL19696632W
Leaving China	James McMullan	Illustrator James McMullan discusses how his early childhood in China and his wartime journeys with his mother influenced his life and career. This memoir, presented in paintings and words by intern…	OL19710071W
Artists and their pets	Susie Hodge	Did you know that the great Pablo Picasso had many pets, including a white mouse and a goat? And that Andy Warhol loved his dachshunds, Salvador Dal liked ocelots and anteaters, and Georgia O Keeffe…	OL19717377W
Mary Cassatt	Carolyn Casey,Mary Cassatt	Discusses the life and the work of the Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. This book discusses the life and the work of the Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt.	OL19924688W
Harry Houdini	Janice Weaver	The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Si…	OL19950457W
Mo Willems	Abby Colich	"Presents the life and career of Mo Willems, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.	OL23280469W
Georgia O'Keeffe	Jacqueline A. Ball	Examines the life and works of the painter who drew much of her artistic inspiration from nature.	OL2448187W
Li'l sis and Uncle Willie	Gwen Everett	Surveys the life of African-American artist William H. Johnson as his young niece might have told it. The artist's paintings provide the illustrations.	OL3456036W
Annie Oakley, sharp shooter	Eric Blair	Read-it! Readers: Tall Tales These well-known legends will become well-loved books, as readers learn these classic tall tales through lively illustrations and unforgettable characters.	OL5716001W
The children's book of art	Rosie Dickins	Over 30 of the world's best known pictures have been chosen for this introduction to art for children. Includes facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work. There are als…	OL5750007W
Miss Carter came with is	Helen Bradley	31 p. 27 x 30 cm	OL6618028W
Leonardo Da Vinci	Andrew Langley	Do you know who designed the world's first platform shoes? Or who first used glue as a beauty aid? Eyewitness Leonardo Da Vinci takes a detailed look at the Renaissance period, revealing fascinating …	OL8719667W