Katie In London

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408331934
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. 'London comes to life in this magical adventure' - Independent Featuring many of London's key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

Katie's London Christmas

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408326411
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with classic picture book character, Katie. When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? This is the perfect gift and why not collect all 13 Katie titles, including Katie in London: London comes to life in this magical adventure - Independent on Sunday This story features some of London's best sights, including: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and many more landmarks.

Katie in Scotland

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408328720
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Discover the sights of Scotland with this classic Katie picture book. With so much to see and do in Scotland, it's lucky that Katie, Jack and Grandma have a very special guide to show them the best spots. Join their fun-packed tour - with Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! Landmarks featured include Glasgow's Kelingrove Park, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, The Royal Mile, Scotland's National Gallery and Greyfriar's Bobby. 'A delightful tale with superb illustrations' - The Scots Magazine

A Walk in London

Author: Salvatore Rubbino
Publisher: Walker
ISBN: 9781406337792
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they alight the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic land marks.

The Names Upon the Harp, Irish Myth and Legend

Author: Marie Heaney
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590680523
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
A sampling of some of the most famous Irish legends.

Katie and the Dinosaurs

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408337304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
A visit to the Natural History Museum turns into an adventure for Katie when she steps back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Katie helps a baby dinosaur find his family, rides on the back of a Brontosaurus, and has a picnic with a Triceratops! But just what will she feed a very hungry and fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex? James has been delighting children with his Katie stories for a quarter of a century. As part of the 25th birthday celebrations, we will be reissuing the whole series with an exciting new cover look.

Katie's Picture Show

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408337258
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Katie's Picture Show was originally published in 1989 and has captured the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers for a quarter of a century. Now, Orchard Books proudly presents this new edition to celebrate this classic story's 25th birthday. Completely reillustrated throughout, and with a beautiful new cover look, this book will enchant Katie fans, new and old. My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings - The Times Join Katie as she visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her! Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantastic fun - particularly when you step into the world inside the frame . . . The five masterpieces featured are: The Hay Wain by John Constable Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich

Katie and the Mona Lisa

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 053130177X
Category : Art appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
While visiting the art museum, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of five paintings by van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about postimpressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.

Abandoned London

Author: Katie Wignall
Publisher: Abandoned
ISBN: 9781838860202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Despite London's gleaming surface, the city has another side, one of secrets, dilapidation, and mystery. Wander through disused Underground stations; ornate Victorian sewers and waterworks; crumbling but beautiful Art Deco cinemas and empty swimming pools; bombed-out churches and eerie docklands; and ruined mansions and overgrown cemeteries, all haunting relics from a time gone by. Arranged thematically from transport and industry to residential and recreational, these entries cover both the modern city and the historical metropolis.

Katie and the British Artists

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408331903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! Katie can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery will be an inspiration, as the characters in five famous paintings come to life! Will she be an explorer, a train driver, a horse rider or an artist . . . ? '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 British paintings:The Cornfield by Constable, Rain, Steam and Speed and The Fighting Temeraire by Turner, Whistlejacket by Stubbs, and The Painter's Daughters Chasing a Butterfly by Gainsborough. 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 Waterlily Pond Katie and the Starry Night Katie and the Spanish Princess Katie and the Bathers Katie in London Katie's London Christmas Katie in Scotland Katie and the Dinosaurs