{"product_id":"the-museum-hardcover","title":"The Museum - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Verde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter H. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I see a work of art, something happens in my heart!\u003cbr\u003e As a little girl tours and twirls through the halls of the art museum, she finds herself on an exciting adventure. Each piece of art evokes something new inside of her: silliness, curiosity, joy, and ultimately inspiration. When confronted with an empty white canvas, she is energized to create and express herself--which is the greatest feeling of all.\u003cbr\u003e With exuberant illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds, \u003ci\u003eThe Museum\u003c\/i\u003e playfully captures the many emotions experienced through the power of art, and each child's unique creative process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Museum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Verde and Reynolds deliver a simple premise with a charming payoff... this \"twirly-whirly\" homage to a museum is, on balance, a sweet-natured and handsome celebration.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Debut author Verde makes an engaging case for understanding art as an experience rather than an object.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The rhymed text captures the excitement of a being sparked by art.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Communicates a fresh, playful, childlike perspective on art and normalizes childlike responses to it. The idea that posing, laughing, and curious questions are all appropriate museum behavior may be a new one for both children and parents, and knowing this is sure to make for more enjoyable museum visits.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For parents who have trouble communicating the excitement of art to their children, The Museum can serve as the starting point for a conversation. The book is also a wonderful reminder of visual art's power to encourage and empower self-expression. Children and adults will finish this book excited about their next art experience, and perhaps tempted to dance through the halls of a museum in the near future.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBookpage\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This playful picture book pays tribute to the joyous effect art can have on the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eShelf-Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Verde\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling children's author, children's yoga and mindfulness expert, former teacher, and parent. By 2022 she will have more than 20 picture books in the marketplace. She is a highly sought after speaker at conferences, festivals, and schools across the nation, and spends half the year on the road working with children and families. Verde is a frequent contributor to online magazines and has appeared on multiple podcasts speaking about writing, parenting, mindfulness, and yoga. She lives in East Hampton, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.6 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAPPA Gold Awards (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731808555071,"sku":"9781419705946","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/aae9dedd52e21b04678748403bb84d4c.webp?v=1765130188","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-museum-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}