Arts for Kids

Epiphany!: The Game of Great Art Ideas by Robert Shore and Michelle Mildenberg Lara

From revelation to creation: play this memory game to learn about twenty-five 'eureka' moments in art history from 1907 to today. Ever pondered the ground-breaking moment an artist came up with a great idea? Epiphany! is a new and exciting twist on the ever-popular memory game. Each pair of cards depicts a different artist epiphany as a split scene, adding extra sophistication to the gameplay. From Picasso's first African art encounter in 1907 to the exhibition that led to the formation of the Guerrilla Girls in 1985, each matching pair will have players paging through the accompanying booklet to learn more about the epiphany.

The Story of Art in 1000 Pieces by Susie Hodge and Grace Helmer

Embark on a captivating 1000-piece journey through art history with this jigsaw puzzle. Trace the evolution of human expression from the first drawings to modern-day masterpieces. New to art history and puzzled about where to start? Try piecing together this beautifully illustrated timeline featuring fifty key moments in art history. This jigsaw traces the story of art, starting at Blombos Cave, the oldest known workshop where the first drawings were discovered. Step inside the studio of Artemisia Gentileschi, follow Sebastião Salgado documenting Amazonian life and uncover Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s vast Terracotta Army. This is perfect for those who want to a fun introduction to art history in bite-size pieces. A history of the world told through the prism of language, from Shakespeare to Anne Frank, Martin Luther King to Greta Thunberg.

A History of Words for Children by Mary Richards and Rose Blake

A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to transfer thoughts from one brain to another using words. Written in a lively narrative style, the book presents a history of the world and human development through the prism of language, introducing readers to the civilisations, inventions and wordsmiths who have shaped the way we communicate. Divided into themed chapters, the book explores what words are and how humans communicate using spoken language and sign; the development of written scripts and writing implements, including paper; the history of manuscripts and printed books, including worldwide bestsellers and famous libraries; the process of learning another language; dialects and accents and the way language can reflect our identity; the power of words to calm, inspire, rally crowds and rule nations; graffiti’s role in spreading messages; codes and invented languages; the patterns of poetry; the future of words, including emojis; and languages facing extinction.

A History of Music for Children by Mary Richards and David Schweitzer

Following on from the success of the award-winning A History of Music for Children comes this introduction to the history of music that takes children on a musical journey around the world. Readers will meet along the way a diverse cast of composers, musicians and performers who all make music in different ways in a variety of different genres, from Bach to Billie Eilish, Mozart to Miriam Makeba. Why do we make music? Which instruments make up a classical orchestra? How does music affect our brains and emotions? These are just some of the fascinating questions addressed in this book, which looks at music’s transnational and boundary-breaking qualities. All over the world and throughout time, music has been recorded and passed down through different oral traditions and forms of notation. It has always been a powerful catalyst for influencing change and connecting people. And what might the future of music hold? Exploring the technology we use to listen to and create music, the authors imagine new possibilities such as computer-generated compositions and robot musicians. Includes an online playlist organized by chapter that children can listen to as they read.

A History of Pictures for Children by David Hockney and Martin Gayford

Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019 A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children’s edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake’s illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.

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