Ideas

Learning to appreciate art and creativity.

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Beschreibung:

This NEW Big Ideas Series book introduces art as something children can use, not just study. It shows how art connects to our feelings, helps us understand ourselves, and can bring comfort, excitement and joy. Readers will learn how to look at art without feeling bored, what kinds of art might help in different moods, and why everyone becomes an art expert long before they ever visit a museum.
Clear, engaging and reassuring, this book encourages children to be curious, confident and independent in their responses to art - while quietly offering adults a fresh way to think about it too.
Part of Best-selling Big Ideas series - introducing key cultural ideas in a clear, reassuring and accessible way for children aged 9-11.
Shows why art matters, by connecting artworks to children's emotions, moods and everyday experiences rather than facts or history.
Encourages young readers to trust their own responses and tastes, helping them feel confident rather than intimidated by art.
Presents art as emotionally useful, showing how different kinds of images can bring calm, joy, curiosity or comfort.
Supports emotional literacy, wellbeing and independent thinking, aligning with PSHE and arts education goals.
Ideal for shared reading, appealing to children while offering fresh insights for parents, carers and teachers.

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Über die Urheberinnen:

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery, we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment.
The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world, offering classes, events and one-to-one therapy sessions.
The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 239,000 Instagram followers and 163,000 Twitter followers.
The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton.

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Produktdetails:

• Illustrator:in: Anna Doherty
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.10.2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 9+
• Seitenumfang: 192 Seiten
• ISBN: 9781916753631