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James Mayhew

    1 gennaio 1964

    James Mayhew è un autore profondamente appassionato nell'introdurre i bambini alle meraviglie dell'arte, della musica e dell'opera. I suoi libri portano spesso un'agenda culturale, intrecciando narrazioni avvincenti che invitano i giovani lettori in gallerie ed esperienze culturali. È noto per combinare creativamente avventure infantili con il mondo dell'arte, stabilendo un approccio unico alla letteratura per l'infanzia. Con una produzione prolifica e il coinvolgimento in vari progetti artistici, arricchisce significativamente la lettura per bambini con profonde dimensioni culturali.

    Shakespeare's Stories
    The National Gallery Learn to Draw with Katie
    Katie and the Bathers
    Katie: Katie and the Waterlily Pond
    Katie: Katie and the British Artists
    Katie Meets the Impressionists
    • Katie Meets the Impressionists

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      On a visit to the museum, Katie climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures. Includes information about Impressionism, the paintings shown, and their artists.

      Katie Meets the Impressionists
      4,7
    • Katie: Katie and the British Artists

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of Britain's most famous artists! Featuring paintings by Turner, Constable, Gainsborough and Stubbs.

      Katie: Katie and the British Artists
      4,7
    • Katie: Katie and the Waterlily Pond

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Monet's most magical paintings.

      Katie: Katie and the Waterlily Pond
      4,6
    • Katie and the Bathers

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of the world's most famous paintings!

      Katie and the Bathers
      4,5
    • Shakespeare's Stories

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Five of Shakespeare's most beloved histories-- Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III, Henry IV, and Henry V --are included in this one handy volume.

      Shakespeare's Stories
      4,7
    • Katie's Picture Show

      • 30pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      A mischievous little girl discovers that an art gallery is not the dull place she expected when five famous paintings come to life for her. The book includes reproductions of the paintings and information about visiting a gallery. The artist's other books include Five Mice and the Moon.

      Katie's Picture Show
      4,4
    • Katie in Scotland

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Come on a fun-packed tour through Scotland's best-known landmarks in this classic Katie picture book!

      Katie in Scotland
      4,4
    • Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to three of Spain's most famous artists!

      Katie: Katie and the Spanish Princess
      4,5
    • Katie: Katie and the Starry Night

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Van Gogh's most brilliant paintings!

      Katie: Katie and the Starry Night
      4,4
    • Katie In London

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. 'London comes to life in this magical adventure' - Independent Featuring many of London's key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

      Katie In London
      4,4
    • Once Upon a Tune

      • 96pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Six wonderful stories that inspired world-famous music, accompanied by brilliant illustrations

      Once Upon a Tune
      4,4
    • Katie and the Sunflowers

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie! Featuring famous paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin.

      Katie and the Sunflowers
      4,4
    • Starlight Sailor

      • 24pagine
      • 1 ora di lettura

      Sail away to dreamland! As you journey through the night, you will meet all kinds of curious and magical creatures. An ideal bedtime read, it encourages children to dream and imagine, with beautiful illustrations and high production

      Starlight Sailor
      4,2
    • A special slipcase edition of this perfectly festive new Katie story. Join Katie and Jack as they help Father Christmas to deliver presents all over London - visiting some of the best landmarks the capital has to offer!

      Katie's London Christmas
      4,4
    • A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Princethat proves anyone can have their happily ever after!

      The Frog's Kiss (PB)
      4,0
    • Katie and the British Artists

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Katie just can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery to see five famous paintings by world-renowned British artists might give her some ideas. And can she help the shepherd boy from Constable's The Cornfield round up all those pesky sheep? For almost two decades, the Katie series has been bringing art to life for young children.

      Katie and the British Artists
      4,2
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Help Cinderella to get to the ball and enter the magical world of the ballet with the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina!

      Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella
      4,1
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Another sumptuous story featuring the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina in the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake!

      Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake
      4,2
    • Ella Bella captures all the festive sparkle of Christmas with this glorious introduction to The Nutcracker ballet

      Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker
      4,2
    • Can You See a Little Bear?

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Look for the little bear in each beautiful drawing.

      Can You See a Little Bear?
      4,0
    • While visiting the art museum, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of five paintings by van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about postimpressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.

      Katie and the Mona Lisa
      4,1
    • Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Come on a prehistoric dinosaur-packed adventure with Katie in this classic picture book.

      Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs
      4,0
    • Katie: Katie and the Mona Lisa

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Five famous Italian Renaissance paintings come alive for Katie in this third adventure in the art gallery. What makes the Mona Lisa smile? Katie wants to find out so she climbs into the Leonardo Da Vinci painting. But the Mona Lisa is not really feeling very happy so Katie tries to cheer her up . . . with disastrous results!

      Katie: Katie and the Mona Lisa
      4,1
    • Mouse and Mole Have a Party

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Every day holds a new surprise for Mole. He just can't help getting into scrapes, whether picking the first daffodil of spring or trimming his lopsided whiskers. But with the help of his best friend Mouse, things generally turn out for the best - especially when Mole least expects it.

      Mouse and Mole Have a Party
      4,0
    • Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure.

      Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop
      3,9
    • Katie: Katie's London Christmas

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.

      Katie: Katie's London Christmas
      3,4
    • Mrs Noah´s Pockets

      • 40pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      "At last all were gathered inside the ark. It heaved with animals, large and small. Mrs Noah wore a brand-new coat, with a hood and a cape - and very deep pockets. Lots of pockets."When Mr Noah builds the ark, he makes two lists - one for all the animals who will come on board and one for those troublesome creatures he will leave behind. Meanwhile, Mrs Noah gets out her sewing machine and makes a coat with very deep pockets. Lots of pockets.

      Mrs Noah´s Pockets