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In this charming picture book, a young girl named Katie discovers that the famous Mona Lisa is more than a canvas at her grandmother’s turn. While her grandmother dozes in the museum lobby, Katie is transported inside the painting and finds herself beside familiar figures from four other celebrated Renaissance masterpieces. Together, they embark on a playful adventure that introduces readers to important artists and the stories that shaped their works. The book blends imaginative storytelling with factual insights about the artists and their art, offering an engaging entry point for young readers into Renaissance art and museum culture.
First publish date: January 1, 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: James Mayhew
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