Picture This!: A Kids' Guide to the National Gallery (National Gallery Paul Thurlby)

by Paul Thurlby

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Come on a fascinating tour of one of the world's most-visited museums and discover more about masterpieces and the stories behind them.

This wonderful introduction to the National Gallery brings paintings to life and is a perfect companion for visiting the museum. With fascinating facts, intriguing puzzles and creative activities throughout this is a fantastic platform for children developing a lifelong love of art.

Created in consultation with the National Gallery, this engaging book introduces children to one of the richest collections of paintings in the world, including famous works by the greatest painters - Rembrandt, Rubens, Velázquez, Degas and many others - and masterpieces by less familiar artists. Featuring beautiful reproductions, fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes tours, as well as games and activities inspired by the art, young readers will be encouraged to find out more and get creative.

Praise for Numbers: 'Stunning collection.' Guardian

'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author

  • ISBN10 1444933698
  • ISBN13 9781444933697
  • Publish Date 13 July 2017
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 22 December 2023
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Hodder Children's Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 48
  • Language English