{"product_id":"katie-and-the-spanish-princess","title":"Katie and the Spanish Princess","description":"Review\n\nA fun adventure ― Write Away\n\n[A] magical adventure with an introduction to the Spanish Master's art and a bit of social history thrown in ― The Bookbag\n\nAn utterly charming book ― School Librarian\n\nA great introduction to Spanish painting ― Daily Express\n\nWhat an innovative way of teaching children about art and history, and how skilfully the works of art are reproduced ― Writing Magazine\n\nProduct Description\n\nJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!\n\nKatie 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 . . .\n\n'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch (Katie's Picture Show)\n\nThis 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.\n\nClassic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?\nKatie's Picture Show\nKatie and the Impressionists\nKatie and the Mona Lisa\nKatie and the Sunflowers\nKatie and the British Artists\nKatie and the Waterlily Pond\nKatie and the Starry Night\nKatie and the Bathers\nKatie in London\nKatie's London Christmas\nKatie in Scotland\nKatie and the Dinosaurs\n\nBook Description\n\nMake art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to three of Spain's most famous artists!\n\nAbout the Author\n\nJames 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 with his wife and small son.\n\nhttp:\/\/james-mayhew-author-illustrator.blogspot.co.uk\/","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40333528727637,"sku":"9781408332429N","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/6a1954c2-74aa-4557-9a97-f99a312fffe2.jpg?v=1663687547","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/katie-and-the-spanish-princess","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}