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James Mayhew

    1 januari 1964

    James Mayhew is een auteur met een grote passie om kinderen kennis te laten maken met de wonderen van kunst, muziek en opera. Zijn boeken hebben vaak een culturele insteek en verweven boeiende verhalen die jonge lezers uitnodigen in galerieën en culturele ervaringen. Hij staat bekend om het creatief combineren van kinderavonturen met de kunstwereld, waarmee hij een unieke benadering van kinderliteratuur vestigt. Met een productieve output en betrokkenheid bij diverse artistieke projecten, verrijkt hij de kinderlectuur aanzienlijk met diepgaande culturele dimensies.

    Katie's Picture Show
    Shakespeare's Stories
    The National Gallery Learn to Draw with Katie
    Katie and the Bathers
    Katie: Katie and the Waterlily Pond
    Katie Meets the Impressionists
    • A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Princethat proves anyone can have their happily ever after!

      The Frog's Kiss (PB)2023
      4,0
    • Once Upon a Tune

      • 96bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

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

      Once Upon a Tune2021
      4,4
    • Mrs Noah´s Pockets

      • 40bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      "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 Pockets2018
    • Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure.

      Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop2017
      3,9
    • 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 Princess2015
      4,5
    • Katie: Katie's London Christmas

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

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

      Katie: Katie's London Christmas2015
      3,4
    • Katie and the Bathers

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Bathers2015
      4,5
    • Katie: Katie and the Starry Night

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Night2015
      4,4
    • 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 Pond2015
      4,6
    • Starlight Sailor

      • 24bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      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 Sailor2014
      4,2
    • Katie and the Sunflowers

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

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

      Katie and the Sunflowers2014
      4,4
    • Katie in Scotland

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

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

      Katie in Scotland2014
      4,4
    • 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 Christmas2014
      4,4
    • Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

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

      Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs2014
      4,0
    • Katie In London

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 London2014
      4,4
    • Ella Bella captures all the festive sparkle of Christmas with this glorious introduction to The Nutcracker ballet

      Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker2013
      4,2
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

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

      Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake2011
      4,2
    • 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 Cinderella2010
      4,1
    • Katie and the British Artists

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Artists2009
      4,2
    • Shakespeare's Stories

      • 128bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      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 Stories2003
      4,7
    • Katie: Katie and the Mona Lisa

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Lisa1999
      4,1
    • Katie Meets the Impressionists

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Impressionists1998
      4,7
    • Mouse and Mole Have a Party

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Party1995
      4,0
    • Katie's Picture Show

      • 30bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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 Show1991
      4,4