Katie and the Spanish Princess

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Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!

Katie needs ideas for a costume, and when she sees a beautiful princess dress in a painting it seems the very thing. But she soon discovers that fancy clothes and adventures don't always mix . . .

'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch (Katie's Picture Show)

This art adventure features five famous Spanish paintings: Portrait of the Infanta Margarita and Philip IV of Spain by Velazquez, Manuel Osorio Manrique from Zuniga and The Parasol by Goya, and A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill by Murillo.

Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series

Katie's Picture Show

Katie and the Impressionists

Katie and the Mona Lisa

Katie and the Sunflowers

Katie and the British Artists

Katie and the Waterlily Pond

Katie and the Starry Night

Katie and the Bathers

Katie in London

Katie's London Christmas

Katie in Scotland

Katie and the Dinosaurs

Reviews

A fun adventure * Write Away *
[A] magical adventure with an introduction to the Spanish Master's art and a bit of social history thrown in * The Bookbag *
An utterly charming book * School Librarian *
A great introduction to Spanish painting * Daily Express *
What an innovative way of teaching children about art and history, and how skilfully the works of art are reproduced * Writing Magazine *

Author Bio

James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.