Klimt and His Cat

Follow me into Gustav's studio -- it is alive with color Look at the paintbrushes, the reds and blues and colorful hues that spill onto the table. Smell the scent of paint, of oil, of canvas. . .Katze, the loyal cat of Gustav Klimt, takes readers on an exciting journey into the world of the famous Viennese painter. From distracting Gustav's models to tagging along with Gustav on vacations, Katze always provides keen insight about the artist's work and thoughts.Enchanting illustrations, suggestive of Gustav Klimt's own style and enlivened by the lovable and curious Katze, make Klimt and His Cat a book for readers of all ages. This book not only teaches about the artwork of the Secessionist artist, but also suggests the importance of hard work, dedication, and being true to oneself.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/22/2004
ISBN: 9780802852823
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 12.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2005 pg. 86
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 268 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2005 pg. 49
Publishers Weekly 01/10/2005 pg. 54
Booklist 02/01/2005 pg. 964

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 85971 / Klimt and His Cat
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5