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Friedland, Katy
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Using pieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the book intriguingly explores the concept of opposites. The pieces themselves are wide-ranging, including a thirteenth-century Indian sculpture (representing "big") and a trash can designed in 1996 (for "empty"). The text is focused and interactive, encouraging children to make connections while answering both closed- and open-ended questions; the reproductions are large and inviting.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
PS
In this concept book, each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a painting, sculpture, or other work from the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection. Questions appearing beneath each letter encourage readers to think more about the pieces. For anyone interested in exposing young children to the fine arts, this book provides a clean and easy-to-follow format.
Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey
2 reviews
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