Camille, son of a local postman, befriends the painter Vincent van Gogh, who has come to live and work in a yellow house down the street, but not everyone is so welcoming. Includes reproductions of works by Van Gogh.
In this modern twist on the classic story of "The Three Little Pigs," Eco-Wolf and his woodland warriors save the forest and valley from three polluting pigs.
The vast forests of a country are all cut down to make room for development, until finally only one small wooded area remains like an island in the endless noisy sea of the city.
Julie loves living in Paris, but wishes she could walk in a country garden, so when her mother takes her to visit a friend, she is happy to discover one of the most beautiful gardens she has ever seen, owned by Claude Monet.
Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. His fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of works by the artists.
Sylvette gradually begins to gain self-confidence during the summer she models for the renowned artist Pablo Picasso in the French village of Vallauris.
Despite the derision of their neighbors, a young French boy and his family befriend the lonely painter who comes to their town and begin to admire his unusual paintings.
