Description
This NEW Big Ideas Series book introduces art as something children can use, not just study. It shows how art connects to our feelings, helps us understand ourselves, and can bring comfort, excitement and joy. Readers will learn how to look at art without feeling bored, what kinds of art might help in different moods, and why everyone becomes an art expert long before they ever visit a museum.
Clear, engaging and reassuring, this book encourages children to be curious, confident and independent in their responses to art — while quietly offering adults a fresh way to think about it too.
Part of Best-selling Big Ideas series - introducing key cultural ideas in a clear, reassuring and accessible way for children aged 9–11.
Shows why art matters, by connecting artworks to children’s emotions, moods and everyday experiences rather than facts or history.
Encourages young readers to trust their own responses and tastes, helping them feel confident rather than intimidated by art.
Presents art as emotionally useful, showing how different kinds of images can bring calm, joy, curiosity or comfort.
Supports emotional literacy, wellbeing and independent thinking, aligning with PSHE and arts education goals.
Ideal for shared reading, appealing to children while offering fresh insights for parents, carers and teachers.
Product Details
Number of Pages: 168
Release Date: 2026-10-13
SKU: 9781916753631
Barcode: 9781916753631
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