Mary Cassatt (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) Paperback – February 1, 2015

Our family LOVES this series. If you get a chance to purchase the dvds they are also hilarious and educational.WE borrow the dvds from the library but the kids fell in love with a few of the artists so we bought those books. I'd love to have the entire series but it's expensive so i'll have to buy one at a time. I homeschool and we use these books as our curriculum base. We read through and I think of a project to go with it teaching a certain style, technique, skill, or medium. Meanwhile the kids are cracking up laughing and quote the books and movies. It is because of these books that my kids recognize the works of VanGough, Cassatt, Michelangelo and so far a couple more. We ahve gotten into discussions not only about art and artists but about thier lives, the history of thier times, the reason they painted that way, expressing emmotion, mental illness, patriotism, religion, determination and other morals. But if all you do is put the book on your child's book shelf they will have a common knowledge of artists most kids are never tought about. Beyond education they will enjoy it. They will laugh until they cry. They will talk about it and make inside jokes about the funny stuff and you may just learn something yourself. I grew up learning and loving art and I didn't know half of what I've learned form these books.

well written for children

We homeschool and use Charlotte Mason methods. We purchased this book for an artist study.. It really is a great book to use when introducing children to an artist. There are several facts about the artist, her life, her friendships with other well known artists, and quite a,few color pictures of her paintings. I look forward to buying more books in the, "Getting to Know The Artist" series. We don't rely on one book for an artist study. We chose several others, as well. But, I'm so glad this book was available to purchase and read! We learned so much about Mary!

This series by Mike Venezia is BRILLIANT!! I love the way he writes - so easy to read. He includes pertinent information, lots of the artist's drawings, and cartoons that make the material fun. The books are read alones for 3rd grade+ but my 4 year old enjoys heraing me read these books. What a fantastic way to introduce artists to young kids when they are still so interested and unbiased! I as an adult learned things too. We own various from this wonderful series!!

Great cute engaging story. This is a fantastic series; I just wish there were more female artists featured in this series.

These books are great. Our daughter has been having us read them to her for a couple of years (she is five now). She loves art and really enjoys knowing who artists are and she will spot famous works of art when we are in public or watching tv or movies, reading other books etc.

Loved this book! Made artist study for my second grader so easy! I can’t wait to add more to our library.

Great description of Mary Cassatt and her work dedicated to women & children- tender!

Excellent short history. Written for children so very clear and some charming paintings