Linnea in Monet's Garden (Linnea Books)

Book Description

Linnea has visited Claude Monet's garden! In Paris, she got to see many of his actual paintings. Now she understands what it means for a painter to be called an Impressionist. This innovative art book for children contains full-color photos of many of Monet's famous paintings.

Customer Reviews:

Been there myself!.......2007-02-16

Fabulous book about places I have visited and loved -- I actually
know Michelle who owns the Hotel Esmerelda (she will autograph my
copy of book), and have spent many happy hours in the bookstore
around the corner (never go to Paris without visiting it), and
of course, Monet's art and home are the pinnacle. A wonderful
and inspirational book for all!

A Trip into the creative capacity and vision of an artist through the eyes of innocent wonder.......2006-09-05

In 1988 I begged my Principal(I was a teacher in the Salinas valley) to purchase a set of this book.I taught in the "middle of nowhere " that now holds a good chunk of my heart. This was the time of teaching through literature sets, wholly in love with language, and inspiring children by creating together environments to make meaning and to find "context" for learning.It was a time to motivate lives. Toni Ungs, my then Principal, turned to me and replied, no, that I would be the "only teacher" on site who would use the set. And so it goes in teaching, yet another opportunity denied by those thinking within their prodigious logic systems.
So... I bought the set out of pocket as I do most everything, a teacher tale for another time I spend thousands each year to do what matters. This book is just a delight for students. A young, girl, Linnea and her elder neighbor embark on a trip together to see Monet's Gardens.They live in Europe and this book offers a glimpse into another world for the children. Both share a love of the actual plants/flowers/gardens Monet painted, the artist, the paintings and after planning their trip together we in turn share their gentle journey as they go see the L'Orangrie/Paris and head to the gardens. Since I've had the pleasure of those places and share the love of Monet...it's a book that I share every spring with my classes. I choose to teach Monet in the spring when "what so soon will wake and grow , utterly unlike the snow" thoughts crowd my imagination. I am fortunate in that we have a TV and I bought a DVD player to share the DVD of this book.(among other things) The DVD's as good if not better than the book. I have a pop out book of his garden and a book from a Monet Retrospective I went to in New York in my teens to supplement the images and students seem as captivated as the rest of us in these experiments in light. The notion of a "series", of the way light, time, weather affect the same image are very fascinating things for my students.Then we paint. Of course I embed this in my talking of Paris, reading Madeline, trying to teach a bit of the French, and our sharing baguettes, cheese, Napoleons and a petit four or two. My first grade enjoys my attempts at cultural contexts and bringing into their lives a notion of great artists. I can confess here on this site, I suppose, that it's heady stuff to bring Monet, Picasso and the world of art to students.First grade allows you the kind of "you heard it here first" honor. I'm all the more brilliant in their eyes for it. Of course it connects them to much larger contexts and from time to time these are revealed in the year when my class screams out "Monet" at an assembly or "Beethoven, "Ode to Joy" "or somehow lets the school collective know we are up to something in room 10. And that something includes learning about a little girl that ventures to a hotel with her neighbor and picnics on the grounds of Monet's gardens and sees for herself the beauty of his creation from the world of nature. Now that's a sweet confession to share with Amazon readers. Choose this book for a child, you'll be glad you did.

Monet's Garden.......2005-06-17

I absolutely LOVED this book when I was younger. So, if you're having doubts about your child liking it, I wouldn't...I had the doll of Linnea and I carried it around with me everywhere...and I also brought the book everywhere I could as well.

B e a u t i f u l.......2003-11-15

Linnea, a young Swedish girl has developed quite a friendship with the elderly Mr. Bloom, her upstairs neighbor. Mr. Bloom is a retired gardener who is the proud owner of a lovely book about the great French artist, Claude Monet. After hours and hours of studying Monet and his life, the pair begin the ultimate adventure: a trip to Paris, and where it all began! Linnea and Mr. Bloom visit the Marmottan museum to observe the many paintings of Monet. They study his artwork and how the genius painted. They learn about other Impressionist artists--many who were great friends of Monet. Eventually the young child and elderly gentleman make the ultimate trek to Giverny, where Monet lived and painted.
This book could almost be a 'fun' textbook. The artwork, both of the author's and of Monet's is absolutely exquisite. Becoming familiar with Monet's life and his paintings become a marvelous art history lesson. As an adult, I not enjoyed reading this lovely book but I learned a lot. In fact, a few days after reading LINNEA in Monet's Garden I was watching a Sex in the City episode where Charlotte was showing a group of people one of Monet's 'lily' murals. Being familiar with that painting because of this book was an exciting moment for me!

Impossible to resist.......2003-10-17

I picked this up at the home of a friend. Her little girl scampered over and, eyeing me with suspicion, said, "That's MY BOOK." Once she gave me permission to look at it if I promised to treat it carefully, I began to wish I really could steal it!
What a treasure. Linnea in Monet's Garden is a way to introduce children (about age 6-10, I'd say) to the appreciation of Impressionist art. The book includes photographs and drawings of Monet's home and family, a story of his life, and full-color reproductions of many of his paintings. Linnea is taken to Giverny by the elderly Mr. Bloom and, as she is entranced by all things Monet, so will you be, too.
Buy two copies: one for yourself and one for a young friend.

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Fun for all Ages
Love this book
More ways for fun painting
A very strongly recommended and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference
FANTASTIC BOOK

Painted Garden Art Anyone Can Do
Lin Wellford
Manufacturer: ArtStone Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Release Date: 2007-04-15

Product Description

Turn ordinary rocks as well as manufactured stepping stones and borders, into colorful and attractive artwork for any yard or garden. Lin Wellford makes it easy with step by step instructions, color photographs and full size patterns. Eleven projects in all, including a "Faux Fish Pond", Flower and Butterfly stepping stones, Stone Planters, Blooming Borders, and much more!

Customer Reviews:

Fun for all Ages.......2007-08-26

This book is another winner for Lin Wellford. I own all of her books and like her previous works she breaks rock painting, or in this case concrete painting, down into a step by step process. Truly anyone can paint with Lin's instructions. This book includes a few more complex projects so is not the one I would recommend for the first time painter, but on the other hand she has included patterns of the projects in the back of the book. This is also the book for those of you who do not have access to a rock pile. Just head down to your local home improvement store and for a few dollars pick up your "canvas".

Love this book.......2007-07-13

What a wonderful book! I bought a home last year from someone who planted nice flowers and bushes, but then edged them in ugly scalloped concrete borders with ugly concrete stepping stones nearby. I moved all of them to the shed & wondered what in the world I'd ever do with so much ugly concrete. Then I found this book. Never would it have occurred to me to paint my edgers & stepping stones the way Lin did. I'm no painter, but decided I had nothing to lose by trying. It worked! Lin's directions are very clear, easy to follow, and so much fun. I actually purchased an edger last week for yet another painting. Her stepping stones are also great. Plus, my sense of success caused me to purchase 2 of Lin's rock painting books, and they are also great. The water-based paint she recommends is formulated for concrete, stone, rocks, etc and saves steps because it has the primer & sealer built in.

Another plus: Lin's projects are very affordable. Among materials used to edge plantings, the concrete edgers shown in this book are the cheapest, slightly over $1 each at Lowe's, and the paint can be purchased at a crafts store in very small quantities for $2. Watch for Michael's 40% discount coupon (good for any item not on sale) every other Sunday in your newspaper. Hobby Lobby's 40% coupon is generally on alternating weeks. Both stores frequently run 50% off on paint brushes.

Plus another plus: Unlike so many craft books, Lin's are filled with clever, not cutesy, ideas. So much fun.

More ways for fun painting.......2007-06-13

This is the 4th of Lin Wellford's books that I have purchased. I use all of them on a regular basis because of the great tips she gives. The instruction steps are easy to follow. I especially like that she gives alternate materials to use, since I live in a rural area and don't have a craft shop easily available. With the tips in this book about presealing rocks with Kilz, I now can use some rocks for garden art that were not usuable for painting animals. My friends and customers appreciate the variety of ideas I have developed, thanks to the great foundation of illustrations and instructions from Lin's books that got me started on a craft business.

A very strongly recommended and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference .......2007-05-13

Truly lovely gardens often require more than simply lovely plants. They also depend on the use of stepping stones, scalloped border pieces, manufactured field stones, natural river rocks, and other such raw materials to create maintenance-free borders, flower beds, and accent pieces. In "Painted Garden Art Anyone Can Do", gardening expert Lin Wellford presents eleven complete projects and patterns that even the most novice gardener can immediately apply to their own gardening and landscaping efforts. There are projects here that will help the gardener or landscaper to make the most out of limited space, compensate for not having time enough to keep annuals from looking their best, deal with otherwise doggedly shady areas and worn spots in the year, using relatively inexpensive and low-maintenance water features. A very strongly recommended and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference for aspiring gardeners, Lin Wellford's "Painted Garden Art Anyone Can Do" is profusely illustrated with more than three hundred color photographs and a welcome addition to community library Gardening & Landscaping reference collections.

FANTASTIC BOOK.......2007-05-12

Outstanding book. Can not wait to get started. Highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to so some special painting for their garden and gifts for friends.

Painted Whimsies: Decorative Accents for the Home and Garden

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Just as it says "Whimisical"
Painted Whimsies
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Painted Whimsies: Decorative Accents for the Home and Garden
Jennifer R. Ferguson , and Judith A. Skinner
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Book Description

Jazz up your mailbox. Add flair to that old filing cabinet. Perk up your plant pots! With a brush, stencils, and a few colorful paints, you can breathe new life into even the most ordinary items.

• Choose from 30 step-by-step projects, including a watering can, bird feeder, serving tray, utensil holder, and lap desk

• Discover creative ways to use common household items, such as turning a flowerpot into a birdbath or transforming a lackluster bucket into a showpiece for storage

• Follow easy how-to instructions for painting on terra-cotta, metal, wood, glass, and tile, plus ideas for giving your projects a personal touch

Pick up a paintbrush and add some pizzazz to your indoor and outdoor spaces!

Customer Reviews:

Just as it says "Whimisical".......2007-02-19

I like this book and give the authors high marks for their thorough explanation at the beginning of supplies and their uses/applications. The projects are very lively and fun. Lots of color and dots. Most use the stencils also designed by the authors but one can duplicate them free hand or pick similar themes at a craftstore. Most of the projects I would do but the last few that had to do with modifying terra cotta plant pots into functional art I could do without. Overall its a good book.

Painted Whimsies.......2006-03-15

It was exactly what I was looking for. I had seen some of it on Carol Duvall Show so I know what I was getting.

Seattle Reader.......2003-04-19

I love, love, love the ideas in this book - all of the projects are very lighthearted and fun. I only wish they had given the measurements of the wood pieces they painted on - there are no specifics for the painted trays, etc. Also, many of the projects need additional purchases such as stencils, which are pretty expensive on the website info they furnish. But, the projects are cheerful and bright - and really cute. They give very detailed directions for painting on metal, wood, clay pots, etc. You'll be motivated..........

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Great Book

Donna Dewberry's Painted Garden
Donna Dewberry
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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ASIN: 1581809492

Book Description

*Author is a well-known and successful TV personality with regular how-to shows on PBS and HSN

*Combines latest craze for large outdoor living spaces with Donna's colorful decorative designs

*Provides perforated "Color Recipe Cards" and storage pocket for ease of color matching

Donna Dewberry's Painted Garden features 20 step-by-step projects painted on outdoor furniture and accessories using tough and durable acrylic paints that resist fading and weathering. From Adirondack chairs and patio tables to planters, window boxes, porch pillows and butterfly houses, there's something here for every taste and budget. Readers will enjoy the beautiful color photos of Donna in the garden as well as sidebars of Donna's favorite gardening and outdoor entertaining tips and hints. A bonus section called "Donna's Color Recipes" presents all the paint colors used in the book on handy recipe-sized cards readers can tear out and take to the store to reference colors.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-08-07

This is a great one stroke book. I refer to it often. It's well worth the money.

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Tole-Painted Garden Furniture
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The furniture in your garden can provide as much color, beauty, and imagination as the flowers they complement. Just tole-paint your tables, chairs, planters, birdbaths, birdhouses, benches, and storage cabinets with 19 different designs accompanied by their own patterns and instructions for applying them to a variety of projects. Choose from morning glories and poppies, berries and autumn leaves, folk-art designs, gilded antiques and chic looks, as well as faux tile and rustic styles.

Paint Ideas & Decorating Techniques (Decorating Ideas)

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A few ideas - not worth the $$
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Paint Ideas & Decorating Techniques (Decorating Ideas)
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Paint is often seen as the magic wand we can wave over rooms to change them into something completely new. To a great extent this is true: with a little bit of practice and a limited investment, just about anyone can manage startling paint-induced room transformations. With exquisite photos and expert advice, Better Homes and Gardens' Paint Ideas & Decorating Techniques explores both the aesthetic considerations behind choosing the right paint treatment and the specific how-tos of achieving them. Dozens of photos showcase a wide array of living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, while extensive captions analyze the paint effects in each one, from bold solids to subtle textures, stripes to plaids. The techniques explained are the usual ones: ragging, combing, sponging, faux leather and suede, checkerboard and diamond patterns.

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Here is the most complete guide to paint

finishes on the market, with expert advice on affordable decorating using today's most stylish, achievable finishes. It's the only book that shows how to combine paint finishes and color choices for room-to-room continuity.

More than 70 step-by-step photos show exactly how to achieve the desired look.

Designer advice on finishes to complement every major decorating style, from country to cottage, from traditional to stylish Oriental influences.

Detailed directions for the most popular decorative painting techniques.

Recommended tools and materials lists for specific finishes along with time and skill level estimates.

Customer Reviews:

A few ideas - not worth the $$.......2000-04-17

There were approximately 10 painiting techniques shown in this book. The content is basically pictures of what other people have done, but I was looking for examples of what to do for my personal situations. For example, if you have, white wood floorboards, or if you have bright sunny rooms. I was also looking for color combinations that they recommended, you will not find that here.

This book lacked in explanation of "what to do if..." I have textured walls, but liked the looks of the stripes that the book exampled. But for my textured walls, straight lines would not be possible. This book lacks explanation of individual situations...

Very Good Paint Ideas.......2000-03-26

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Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint
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Better Homes and Gardens Painted Crafts
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Better Homes and Gardens Painted Crafts
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Decorative Painting Made Easy (Better Homes & Gardens)
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Great ideas and inspiration

I looked at A LOT of Painting books...this is the best

Decorative Painting Made Easy (Better Homes & Gardens)
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Painting techniques including frottage, wood grain, and crackling are presented in real room settings.

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Great ideas and inspiration.......2006-05-19

I am a big fan of decorative painting so I found this book very useful. There are step-by-step instructions as well as pictures to go along with the instructions. Full of great ideas and inspiration. I refer to it often.

I looked at A LOT of Painting books...this is the best.......2004-08-25

I searched for quite some time for an easy-to-understand, easy-to-follow instructional book on Decorative Painting. This is far and away the best book. It educates you on colors (warm vs. cool), teaches you about color schemes (which colors work well with eachother), and then step by step tells you how to execute the techniques (Dragging, Rolling, Frottage, and many more). I used the Double Roll technique and am very pleased with the results. Upshot? Great Book for an Awesome Price.

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