(4) K-3 Illustrated by Nancy Lane. Titus, Rembrandt's only son (and the subject of a famous painting), wanted to draw like his father. After a few false starts in the studio (due to his feisty pet monkey and dogs), Titus eventually became an apprentice, though never a serious artist. Historical information is included, sometimes awkwardly, in this tale depicting a warm father-son relationship. Stiff paintings illustrate the story.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Nancy Lane. Renoir's son Jean, like his older brother, is not allowed to cut his hair until he starts school. This results in much angst for Jean--and a well-known painting by his father, who famously depicted the decidedly feminine-looking boy sewing. The story's dialogue stretches credulity, especially when it lapses into a forced aside on impressionist history. Lane's illustrations effectively imitate Renoir's style.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl