Antoinette the Tree Frog

While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this whimsical tale introduces toddlers to fine art and the works of Claude Monet. The water lily painting Nympheas, effet du soir, invites young readers to discover it at the Marmottan Museum and take a walk in the painter's garden in Giverny! Water lilies and tree frogs await you there. AGES: 0 to 6 AUTHOR: After translating many children's books, Geraldine Elschner began to write her own. Geraldine is the author of the First Steps in Art series and has about 50 titles published worldwide in about 20 languages. Xaviere Devos was born into a family of artists and began studying art at the age of fifteen. She spends her time between decorative objects, painting, and illustration, including several children's books. SELLING POINTS: . Young readers can immerse themselves in the beauty of Monet's garden as they follow along with this tale of a lively little tree frog . The First Steps in Art series introduces toddlers to the world of fine art from famous paintings to ancient figurines . Features Nympheas, effet du soir by Claude Monet and weaves a colorful story using the water lilies in the garden at Giverny

Ideal for readers interested in early childhood fiction.